The Domesticated Landscapes of the Bolivian Amazon
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Socio-ecological costs of Amazon nut and timber production at community household forests in the Bolivian Amazon
The Bolivian Amazon holds a complex configuration of people and forested landscapes in which communities hold secure tenure rights over a rich ecosystem offering a range of livelihood income opportunities. A large share of this income is derived from Amazon nut (Bertholletia excelsa). Many communities also have long-standing experience with community timber management plans. However, livelihood...
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