An ethnogeomorphic case study of conservation practices in Southeast Brazil

Controversy and conflict surround the design implementation of protected areas in tropical forests Brazil. This case study applies an ethnogeomorphic perspective to relate local understandings landscape conservation goals a area Rio de Janeiro State. Externally imposed environmental protection fail incorporate farmer practices that shaped notionally being protected. Rather, focus on reafforestation technocentric farming techniques ignores flexible adaptive land use managing area. Findings show research generates multiple readings landscapes could support more inclusive, locally informed programmes.