Reforestation in Madre de Dios
an effectiveness study on reforestation strategiesReforestation in Madre de Dios
an effectiveness study on reforestation strategiesSamenvatting
In this research different reforestation techniques are investigated in relation to its effectiveness in restoring the natural forest ecosystem. The location where the research is conducted is the Peruvian region Madre de Dios, which is on the Amazonian foothill of the Andes. There are great deforestation threats because of gold mining. Also illegal farmers and loggers are threatening the resilience of the forest ecosystem. The government developed some policies to combat the unsustainable use of the land in Madre de Dios. This includes the possibility to apply for concession ownership and the control on concession management. Different concession were granted, one of which with as purpose to reforest a degraded area; reforestation concession.
Organisatie | Van Hall Larenstein |
Afdeling | Bos- en Natuurbeheer |
Partner | SPDA |
Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein | |
Jaar | 2017 |
Type | Bachelor |
Taal | Engels |