The present article has been prepared based on two field research studies undertaken to identify the vulnerable strata in rural areas of Iran’s Garmsar and Dasht-e Azadegan regions2. As will be demonstrated below, the findings of the two studies show that the development policies implemented during recent decades--policies emphasizing strategies of structural adjustment, liberalization, and pri...

Abstract The monk parakeet ( Myiopsitta monachus ) has been introduced in the last decades to many cities parts of world. For most this time it restricted primarily urban areas, but is starting spread rural habitats. In its native range, considered a pest for agriculture, consuming wide variety crops such as grains, fruits, and vegetables. However, there very little information about potential ...