Essays about: "forest for livelihood"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 39 essays containing the words forest for livelihood.

  1. 21. Assessment on Social Vulnerabilities to Climate Change – a Study on South-Western Coastal Region of Bangladesh

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Fariya Laila; [2013]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; climate change; social vulnerability assessment; Bangladesh coastal areas;

    Abstract : According to the Global Climate Risk Index, Bangladesh with its densely populated coastal areas is considered as one of the most vulnerable countries affected by climate change in the world. In this context, the goal of this research is to assess the social vulnerability of the south-western coastal communities of the country,which is becoming more vulnerable, trying to understand the underlying social conditions of coastal people who are dependent on limited natural resources. READ MORE

  3. 22. Effects of forest plantations on soil carbon sequestration and farmers’ livelihoods : a case study in Ethiopia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Anatoli Poultouchidou; [2012]
    Keywords : plantations; soil organic carbon; farmers; livelihood;

    Abstract : The establishment of monoculture forest plantations with exotic, fast-growing species is common in tropical countries. This study was conducted to determine both (1) the long-term effects of plantations on soil organic carbon (SOC) and (2) the social impact of the plantation on farmers’ livelihoods in Ethiopia. READ MORE

  4. 23. Collaborative management of the ‘protected’ forests of Bangladesh : space for participation of the people

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Obaidul Hoque; [2012]
    Keywords : co-management of forests; community forest management; forest devolution; participation; governance; natural resource management; CBNRM;

    Abstract : Participation in Bangladesh’s ‘protected’ forest management has been sought as a corrective to state’s failure to manage, conserve the country’s limited forest resources. ‘Participation’ is sought to achieve goals of conservation and livelihood. READ MORE

  5. 24. ASSESSING THE LIVELIHOOD GAINS OF FOREST HOST COMMUNITIES AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BOBIRI FOREST RESERVE (BFR) IN GHANA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Seth Opoku Mensah; [2012]
    Keywords : Bobiri Forest Reserve; Co-Management; Ecosystem Services; Stakeholders; Sustainable Livelihoods; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Study assesses the livelihood gains of forest host communities and management of the Bobiri Forest Reserve in Ghana. The communal/admitted rights of the people of Kubease to the Reserve allow the locals to collect certain quantities of specific NTFPs for personal use without any payment. READ MORE

  6. 25. Climate change and farmers' adaptation : a case study of mixed farming systems in the coastal areas in Trieu Van commune, Trieu Phong district, Quang Tri province, Vietnam

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Thi Hong Phuong Le; [2011]
    Keywords : climate change; drought; agriculture; impact; adaptation;

    Abstract : The objectives of this research are (1) to describe and analyze science and local perceptions on long-term changes in temperature, precipitation and drought, (2) to assess impact of drought on mixed farming system, various farm-level adaptation measures and capacity of community to drought adaptation. The study was conducted in a coastal commune, named Trieu Van commune in Trieu Phong district, Quang Tri province. READ MORE