Is natural forest management a viable land use option in a colonisation zone in Bolivia?

From:: Department for International Development
Published: 1 January 2000

Country:: Bolivia
Document Type:: Research Paper
Theme:: Climate and Environment
Authors:: Davies, J., Magarinos, E., Osinaga, E., Bojanic, A.

Abstract

This study assesses the comparative advantage of land use options faced by small farmers in a colonisation zone, including the managment of small forest blocks by community and farmer groups, and develops a methodology that enables such groups to calculate their log production costs and negotiate better log prices with the local forest industry.

Citation

Davies, J.; Magarinos, E.; Osinaga, E.; Bojanic, A. Is natural forest management a viable land use option in a colonisation zone in Bolivia? (2000) 71 pp.