Fuelwood of Teknaf Forests: Marketing, Distribution, and Concomitant People

Ullah, S. M. Asik; Tsuchiya, Jun

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“…The dependency of the Teknaf community on agriculture and natural resources is profound. Despite the designation of the region as an ecologically critical area in 1999 32,36) and the protective status afforded to local forests, community reliance on these resources persists with few alternative means of livelihood 28,37) . The pressures on natural resources have been accentuated by the refugee presence 33,34) , with water sources for both domestic use and irrigation being notably over-exploited to accommodate the needs of the Rohingya settlements.…”

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A Study on the Impact of Refugee Influx on the Agricultural Service, Systems and Products;

ULLAH,

RAHMAN,

RIYADH

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The Teknaf region in Bangladesh experienced a massive Rohingya refugee influx from Myanmar in 2017, where more than a million refugees fled to Bangladesh. This influx exerted considerable pressure on the local socioeconomic structures, livelihood activities, and environmental resources. This study evaluates the refugees' impact on the agricultural dynamics in Teknaf where farming is the major livelihood means for the local community. Based on primary data from interviews with a representative sample of 98 farming households, the study elucidates shifts in agricultural practice post-influx. It was observed that while the acreage of crop cultivation contracted, enhanced agricultural methods and the introduction of modern crop varieties facilitated a rise in production. Consequently, there was a modest 4% increase in annual household income from agriculture. The cropping pattern shifted from rice dominant to vegetable based. The shift was facilitated by the available of lower waged (450-500 BDT vs 350-400 BDT daily wage) refugee laborers compared to local laborers. The employment of Rohingya laborers at wages below the local standard was prevalent, yet approximately 44% of farmers reported dissatisfaction with the laborers' productivity. The agriculture sector faced notable adversities, including diminished arable land, environmental resource depletion, inflated input costs, and a scarcity of irrigation resources, which collectively compound the challenges faced by the farming community. Addressing the challenges identified, the study advocates for the creation of targeted agricultural support programs to enhance the value addition within host communities. Additionally, fostering small-scale farming projects for the refugees and host community could be instrumental in promoting sustainable livelihoods and engendering economic resilience at the local level.

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A Study on the Impact of Refugee Influx on the Agricultural Service, Systems and Products;

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RAHMAN,

RIYADH

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“…A number of studies (see, e.g., Ahmed, 2010; Banerjee, 2019; Braun et al, 2019; Hassan et al, 2018; Imtiaz, 2018; Moslehuddin et al, 2018; Rahman et al, 2018; Uddin, 2020; Uddin & Khan, 2007; Ullah & Tsuchiya, 2018) have reported the critical analysis of Rohingya refugee issues from a more structural perspective. These studies, however, did not go far enough in terms of addressing the socio-environmental challenges that the local environment and local community are now facing in the context of Rohingya influx.…”

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“…Considering this fact, a good number of studies and reports on the environmental crisis and the local conflicts were reviewed to encompass matters for the socio-economic development of both local and Rohingya communities. According to Ullah and Tsuchiya (2018), some findings narrated that excessive firewood collection deeply links to the ‘severe deforestation’ (e.g., Pang et al, 2013; Singh et al, 2010). Uddin and Khan (2007, pp.…”

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“…149–175) stated that ‘the rate of fuelwood consumption of a family is 6 kg per day’. On the other hand, a few studies (Shrestha et al, 2013; Ullah & Tsuchiya, 2018) delineated that forest wood is meeting consumption demands of local communities. When the regenartion of plants and the proportion of wood collection matches, the forest restoration appears to be naturally balanced.…”

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Rohingya Influx and Socio-environmental Crisis in Southeastern Bangladesh

Sajib

Islam

Sohad

2022

The International Journal of Community and Social Development

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This article discusses the impact of Rohingya refugee settlements on the local environment and increasing social tensions between the refugees and local residents. Drawing on the qualitative field data from Rohingyas, local residents and various government and non-government organisations, it focuses on the root causes of the environmental loss. It also portrays the viewpoints of both Rohingyas and locals on the socio-environmental crisis. The study found that the massive Rohingya influx created a severe pressure on the local environment in Cox’s Bazar while most of the cultivable lands, hills and forestlands were occupied for their settlements. They have put the local wildlife and the entire ecosystem at risk, and disrupted the ecological habitations. Apart from endangering environment and biodiversity, the Rohingyas’ frequent access to natural resources has fuelled socio-economic tensions between the locals and the Rohingyas. However, there is a growing tendency of generalization in blaming the Rohingyas for socio-environmental crisis in all sphere due to their visible interactions with the environmental resources. The study argues that as the blaming approach does not help; the root causes should be redressed through the socio-economic and environment-friendly plans and policies to find a sustainable solution to the crisis.

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Fuelwood of Teknaf Forests: Marketing, Distribution, and Concomitant People

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A Study on the Impact of Refugee Influx on the Agricultural Service, Systems and Products;

A Study on the Impact of Refugee Influx on the Agricultural Service, Systems and Products;

Rohingya Influx and Socio-environmental Crisis in Southeastern Bangladesh

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