Livelihood Capitals and Opportunity Cost for Grazing Areas’ Restoration: A Sustainable Intensification Strategy in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Livelihood Capitals and Opportunity Cost for Grazing Areas’ Restoration: A Sustainable Intensification Strategy in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Land use change in pastures is considered one of the leading drivers of tropical deforestation in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region (EAR). To halt and reverse this process, it is necessary to understand, among other factors, the local livelihoods, income from grazing area and the appropriate options to f...

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Main Authors: Bolier Torres, Ítalo Espinoza, Alexandra Torres, Robinson Herrera-Feijoo, Marcelo Luna, Antón García
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
Sumaco Biosphere Reserve
cattle income
land sparing
land sharing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/4/714

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