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Restoring Forest Landscapes - An introduction to the art and science of forest landscape restoration

… He has worked on a variety of forest restoration, rural livelihood and natural resource management issues in both … a good understanding of how land-use policies and people’s livelihood needs influence the overall quality and … Khao Kho case study in Box 2.1 was that landless people’s livelihood options would be compromised each time in favour …
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Global Land Outlook

… correct. As an engine of economic growth and a source of livelihood for billions worldwide, we need to step back and … farmers and pastoralists view it as source of food and livelihood; an intergene- rational transfer of wealth, and a … farmers and pastoralists view it as source of food and livelihood; an intergenerational transfer of wealth, and a …
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Value : Counting ecosystems as water infrastructure

… by wetlands, which form an important part of local livelihood systems. Yet, although wetland goods and services … both in absolute terms and relative to other sources of livelihood, for poorer and more vulnerable sectors of the … effects of flood loss have been significant, incurring livelihood costs of almost $50 million over the 20 or so …
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Enhancing regulatory tools to support sustainable and legal trade in timber and non-timber plant products

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Natural Resource Governance. Trainers' Manual

… 80 Log Fishing 81 ƒ Each participant is a ‘fisher’ whose livelihood depends on catching fish ƒ Bowls are ‘oceans’ ƒ … to grow corn, potato, and upland rice as their source of livelihood. There were no restrictions on hunting wild … They are allowed to grow fruit and vegetables for their livelihood and for generating income, only within specific …
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Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda. An overview of the IUCN SSC Network 2009 – 2012

… general biodiversity, sustainable use, economic and livelihood issues. The Species Information Service (SIS) is … and urban areas. Fund raising • Biodiversity and Livelihood development in Land-use gradients in an Era of …
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The Enivronmental Crime Crisis - Threats to Sustainable Development from Illegal Exploitation and Trade in Wildlife and Forest Resources. A UNEP Rapid Assessment

… demand-reduction strategies, and promotion of alternative livelihood opportunities. Fully understanding the phenomenon … consumer- and demand-reduction strategies, and alternative livelihood opportunities. Understanding the phenomenon … forests and on the communities that rely on them for their livelihood. Dense forests can serve as hideouts for insurgent …
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Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments

… adaptation  measures  to  build  ecosystem  and  livelihood  resilience  through  the  application  of  good  …
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Land and water - the rights interface

… land and water is often a key element of both survival and livelihood strategies. What impact does the interface between … eradication of poverty. In rural areas, land is a basic livelihood asset, the principal form of natural capital from …
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A critique of transboundary natural resource management in Southern Africa

… the switch from agriculture to tourism as a source of livelihood makes commu- nities vulnerable to shifts in the … perspective for communities to rely on a source of livelihood that is largely outside of their control. Poor …
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