Farmers' attitudes towards trees
A survey was made of the farmer's perception of an agroforestry development project, and the problems the project sought to alleviate, in the mountainous areas of Acosta and Puriscal, Costa Rica. In sub-areas which were more developed, and which had higher population density, the following changes were noted: less diversity in land-use; lower incidence of trees with crops and pastures; greater preocupation about future fuelwood supplies. Although many farmers approve of laws controlling tree felling, there was a mixed reaction due to the bureaucratic problems which affect the granting of permits. Most of the trees are naturally regenerated, particularly those used for coffee shade and fuelwood, as well as most timber trees. The main motivation for planting trees is for fruit production, followed by timber production. There was no evidence that the farmers believed in a link between deforestation and the small landslides which are common in both areas. It was concluded that the farmerswill be receptive to tree planting programmes provided that their interests are met. In these areas the priorities for an agroforestry programme (tree component) should be: 1) fruit trees; 2) fuelwood trees; 3) fast growing trees that produce poles; 4) timber trees for saw logs. Emphasis should be given to the possibilities of establishing these trees in underutilized fence lines
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KOHA-OAI-BVE:559092022-11-10T12:29:17ZFarmers' attitudes towards treesAdvances in agroforestry. Proceedings 66579 Fassbender, H.W. 77846 Heuveldop, J. eds. 90505 Marmillod, A. 47623 Beer, J. CATIE - Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza Turrialba, Costa Rica autor/a 3977 9270 GTZ, Eschborn (Alemania) Advances in Agroforestry Research Turrialba (Costa Rica) 1-11 Sep 1985 34120 Turrialba (Costa Rica), 1987A survey was made of the farmer's perception of an agroforestry development project, and the problems the project sought to alleviate, in the mountainous areas of Acosta and Puriscal, Costa Rica. In sub-areas which were more developed, and which had higher population density, the following changes were noted: less diversity in land-use; lower incidence of trees with crops and pastures; greater preocupation about future fuelwood supplies. Although many farmers approve of laws controlling tree felling, there was a mixed reaction due to the bureaucratic problems which affect the granting of permits. Most of the trees are naturally regenerated, particularly those used for coffee shade and fuelwood, as well as most timber trees. The main motivation for planting trees is for fruit production, followed by timber production. There was no evidence that the farmers believed in a link between deforestation and the small landslides which are common in both areas. It was concluded that the farmerswill be receptive to tree planting programmes provided that their interests are met. In these areas the priorities for an agroforestry programme (tree component) should be: 1) fruit trees; 2) fuelwood trees; 3) fast growing trees that produce poles; 4) timber trees for saw logs. Emphasis should be given to the possibilities of establishing these trees in underutilized fence linesA survey was made of the farmer's perception of an agroforestry development project, and the problems the project sought to alleviate, in the mountainous areas of Acosta and Puriscal, Costa Rica. In sub-areas which were more developed, and which had higher population density, the following changes were noted: less diversity in land-use; lower incidence of trees with crops and pastures; greater preocupation about future fuelwood supplies. Although many farmers approve of laws controlling tree felling, there was a mixed reaction due to the bureaucratic problems which affect the granting of permits. Most of the trees are naturally regenerated, particularly those used for coffee shade and fuelwood, as well as most timber trees. The main motivation for planting trees is for fruit production, followed by timber production. There was no evidence that the farmers believed in a link between deforestation and the small landslides which are common in both areas. It was concluded that the farmerswill be receptive to tree planting programmes provided that their interests are met. In these areas the priorities for an agroforestry programme (tree component) should be: 1) fruit trees; 2) fuelwood trees; 3) fast growing trees that produce poles; 4) timber trees for saw logs. Emphasis should be given to the possibilities of establishing these trees in underutilized fence linesSOCIOLOGIAUSO DE LA TIERRAPLANES, PROGRAMAS Y PROYECTOSLEÑAMADERAARBOLES DE SOMBRACERCAS VIVASDEFORESTACIONCATIECOSTA RICA |
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SOCIOLOGIA USO DE LA TIERRA PLANES, PROGRAMAS Y PROYECTOS LEÑA MADERA ARBOLES DE SOMBRA CERCAS VIVAS DEFORESTACION CATIE COSTA RICA SOCIOLOGIA USO DE LA TIERRA PLANES, PROGRAMAS Y PROYECTOS LEÑA MADERA ARBOLES DE SOMBRA CERCAS VIVAS DEFORESTACION CATIE COSTA RICA |
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SOCIOLOGIA USO DE LA TIERRA PLANES, PROGRAMAS Y PROYECTOS LEÑA MADERA ARBOLES DE SOMBRA CERCAS VIVAS DEFORESTACION CATIE COSTA RICA SOCIOLOGIA USO DE LA TIERRA PLANES, PROGRAMAS Y PROYECTOS LEÑA MADERA ARBOLES DE SOMBRA CERCAS VIVAS DEFORESTACION CATIE COSTA RICA 66579 Fassbender, H.W. 77846 Heuveldop, J. eds. 90505 Marmillod, A. 47623 Beer, J. CATIE - Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza Turrialba, Costa Rica autor/a 3977 9270 GTZ, Eschborn (Alemania) Advances in Agroforestry Research Turrialba (Costa Rica) 1-11 Sep 1985 34120 Farmers' attitudes towards trees |
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A survey was made of the farmer's perception of an agroforestry development project, and the problems the project sought to alleviate, in the mountainous areas of Acosta and Puriscal, Costa Rica. In sub-areas which were more developed, and which had higher population density, the following changes were noted: less diversity in land-use; lower incidence of trees with crops and pastures; greater preocupation about future fuelwood supplies. Although many farmers approve of laws controlling tree felling, there was a mixed reaction due to the bureaucratic problems which affect the granting of permits. Most of the trees are naturally regenerated, particularly those used for coffee shade and fuelwood, as well as most timber trees. The main motivation for planting trees is for fruit production, followed by timber production. There was no evidence that the farmers believed in a link between deforestation and the small landslides which are common in both areas. It was concluded that the farmerswill be receptive to tree planting programmes provided that their interests are met. In these areas the priorities for an agroforestry programme (tree component) should be: 1) fruit trees; 2) fuelwood trees; 3) fast growing trees that produce poles; 4) timber trees for saw logs. Emphasis should be given to the possibilities of establishing these trees in underutilized fence lines |
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66579 Fassbender, H.W. 77846 Heuveldop, J. eds. 90505 Marmillod, A. 47623 Beer, J. CATIE - Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza Turrialba, Costa Rica autor/a 3977 9270 GTZ, Eschborn (Alemania) Advances in Agroforestry Research Turrialba (Costa Rica) 1-11 Sep 1985 34120 |
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66579 Fassbender, H.W. 77846 Heuveldop, J. eds. 90505 Marmillod, A. 47623 Beer, J. CATIE - Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza Turrialba, Costa Rica autor/a 3977 9270 GTZ, Eschborn (Alemania) Advances in Agroforestry Research Turrialba (Costa Rica) 1-11 Sep 1985 34120 |
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