Poverty and biodiversity trade-offs in rural development: A case study for Pujiang county, China
文献类型：SCI/SSCI论文
| 作者 | Hengsdijk H. ; Wang G. H. ; Van Den Berg M. M. ; Wang J. D. ; Wolf J. ; Lu C. H. ; Roetter R. P. ; Van Keulen H. |
| 发表日期 | 2007 |
| 关键词 | diversification intensification environment LP sustainability ecosystem approach costa-rica systems asia sustainability consumption east |
| 英文摘要 | Both, poverty reduction and preservation of biodiversity are high oil the global agenda on sustainable development. The relationships between poverty, biodiversity of agro-ecosystems and agricultural development are complex and poorly understood. In this paper, we present an integrated framework for analysis of agricultural development and natural resource management options at agro-ecosystem level, using Pujiang county, in Zhejiang province, China as a case study area to perform the analysis. A regional linear programming (LP) model is applied, maximizing regional economic surplus, given production and labour market conditions in Pujiang. We use the model to examine the consequences for a set of regional poverty and biodiversity indicators, of four so-called poverty reduction strategies, i.e., (i) intensification of production, (ii) diversification towards livestock production, (iii) land expansion, and (iv) an exit from agriculture. The analysis indicates that diversification is the most promising poverty reduction strategy, but requires efficient use of animal manure ill cropping systems to avoid environmental problems. Improved nutrient management in cropping systems is effective in reducing the regional nitrogen surplus, but less effective in increasing per capita income. The exit strategy is effective in reducing poverty and achieving biodiversity goals, but may have important social consequences that are not addressed in this study. Further reduction in rural poverty is hampered by labour constraints during the harvesting period in high value crops such as vegetables and fruits, which calls for research and development in the field of agricultural mechanization. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| 出处 | Agricultural Systems |
| 卷 | 94 |
| 期 | 3 |
| 页 | 851-861 |
| 收录类别 | SCI |
| 语种 | 英语 |
| ISSN号 | 0308-521X |
| 源URL | [http://ir.igsnrr.ac.cn/handle/311030/23867]  |
| 专题 | 地理科学与资源研究所_历年回溯文献 |
| 推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Hengsdijk H.,Wang G. H.,Van Den Berg M. M.,et al. Poverty and biodiversity trade-offs in rural development: A case study for Pujiang county, China. 2007. |
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