Abstract:This paper analyzes the agricultural development of La Peñuela, a high-mountain village which is part of Nevado de Toluca National Park. Ethno-history was used as methodological approach which allowed us to identify the historical process of agricultural activities and their influence on other resources such as the forest-related ones. Participatory research tools, such as semi-structured interviews, were employed. The results suggest that changes in the farming systems have influenced the management of timber… Show more
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