Tropical forest management and silvicultural practices by small farmers in the Brazilian Amazon: recent farm-level evidence from Rondônia

Summers, Percy M.; Browder, John O.; Pedlowski, Marcos Antônio

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2003.12.016

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“…The study revealed that, for all the species, tree planting farmers owned larger land areas compared to non-tree planters, a pattern that is consistent with other studies [19,29]. Farmers with limited land resources preferred agriculture or off-farm employment over tree planting, as was also found by other studies [24,39].…”

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confidence: 88%

“…As such, tree planting provides both livelihood value and environmental protection. These findings are confirmed by other studies in Ethiopia [41], the Sahel [12], sub-Saharan Africa [43], Asia [39] and Latin America [19].…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Due to the magnitude of the effects of climate variability and change on food security and the livelihood strategies of smallholder farmers, tree planting has been identified as being especially important in the Sahel and Burkina Faso [12]. In fact, tree planting has been found to provide substantial economic and environmental benefits, whether it is a part of agricultural systems (e.g., agroforestry), tree plantations, or to enrichment secondary growth areas [19,20].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Related studies have shown that smallholder tree planting activity is influenced by socioeconomic characteristics such as access to land with secure land/tree tenure [24][25][26]; suitable management skills, knowledge and labor force; interaction with peer farmers' through either social groups or cooperative organizations [24]; environmental factors [16,19]; and access to markets [27][28][29].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Smallholders’ Tree Planting Activity in the Ziro Province, Southern Burkina Faso: Impacts on Livelihood and Policy Implications

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Climate variability and change significantly affect smallholder farmers' food security and livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa. Tree planting is one of the measures promoted by development programs to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Tree planting is also believed to positively contribute to livelihoods. This paper examines factors influencing smallholders' tree planting activities in four villages in the Ziro province, Southern Burkina Faso. Furthermore, it analyses the challenges encountered and willingness to continue tree planting under current tenure arrangements. The data was obtained through key informants, household interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations. Results indicate that the majority of farmers interviewed planted Mangifera indica (50%), Anacardium occidentale (32%) and Moringa oleifera (30%). In a number of trees planted, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Mangifera indica and Anacardium occidentale dominated. Tree planters were mainly farmers who held large and old farm areas, were literate and relatively wealthy, had favorable attitudes toward tree planting, and with considerable years of participation in a farmers' group. The main reasons for planting trees included income generation from the sale of tree products, access to markets and local support for tree planting. Preference for agriculture, tenure insecurity and lack of sufficient land were the main reasons cited for not planting trees. Farm households that were relatively poor, had OPEN ACCESSForests 2015, 6 2656 smaller workforces and smaller farm sizes were not willing to continue tree planting. To effectively engage farmers in tree planting and to make it more attractive, policies are needed that address tenure insecurity for migrants, enable better access to markets, and support fair pricing structures for wood and other tree resources.

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confidence: 88%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Landholders in Panama and elsewhere also have been reluctant to adopt recommended agroforestry and tree planting practices for a variety of reasons, including socio-political problems between extensionists and farmers, the small size of farms, and insecure land tenure arrangements (Bannister and Nair 2003;Degrande et al 2006;Fischer andVasseur 2000, 2002;Godoy 1992;Salam et al 2000;Simmons et al 2002;Summers et al 2004;Walters et al 1999). Many of Panama's small-scale farmers also are not benefiting from government incentives to promote reforestation practices, since the law is said to favor large landholders and corporate activity (Fischer and Vasseur 2000;Simmons et al 2002).…”

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An evaluation of farmers’ experiences planting native trees in rural Panama: implications for reforestation with native species in agricultural landscapes

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In the Republic of Panama, reforestation with native species is of great interest, but many landholders often do not participate in tree planting projects and little information exists about landholder interest in, or experiences with, native trees. This study evaluates the experiences of farmers participating in a native species reforestation initiative in rural Panama to identify lessons learned that can guide on-going or future tree planting efforts. Based on the results of a questionnaire administered to program participants and non-participants (n = 68), we found that trees are important to farmers for multiple reasons, primary a variety of environmental and economic benefits. No relationship between the size of landholdings or land tenure status and the desire to plant trees was found. All participants in the program considered their experience to be positive, few had problems with their plantations, and most were interested in planting more native trees. The program's frequent and ongoing technical support was an important factor for farmers. These results indicate widespread interest in, and success with, planting native species and underscore the need to systematically examine farmers' interests and perceptions when planning, implementing, and evaluating reforestation initiatives.

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Tropical forest management and silvicultural practices by small farmers in the Brazilian Amazon: recent farm-level evidence from Rondônia

Cited by 41 publications

References 48 publications

Smallholders’ Tree Planting Activity in the Ziro Province, Southern Burkina Faso: Impacts on Livelihood and Policy Implications

Smallholders’ Tree Planting Activity in the Ziro Province, Southern Burkina Faso: Impacts on Livelihood and Policy Implications

An evaluation of farmers’ experiences planting native trees in rural Panama: implications for reforestation with native species in agricultural landscapes

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