Download or read book Land use Dynamics of Kerala s Agroforestry Systems written by Thomas Fox and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Kerala's homegardens are ancient agroforestry systems celebrated for their ecological sustainability, their subsistence potential, and their high diversity of cultivated species. While homegardens have occupied Kerala's landscapes for thousands of years, some are worried that these systems are under threat from comparatively profitable plantations of rubber and other monoculture-based tree crops. Thus, the aim of this thesis is to examine the land-use dynamics in Kerala's agroforestry systems between 2001 and 2013. In Chapter 2, I analyze high resolution satellite imagery in order to broadly characterize agricultural and non-agricultural land-use changes in three panchayats (counties) of Kerala. The results indicate that: 1) wetlands (mostly paddy rice) are decreasing in all study regions; 2) built surfaces are increasing dramatically in all regions; and 3) agroforestry exists in a dynamic equilibrium with other land covers. In Chapter 3, I use a combination of quantitative surveys and semi-structured interviews to identify land-use changes and their drivers at the homegarden scale for 115 homegardens in 8 panchayats. Results indicate that almost all commercial and food crops, as well as livestock, are decreasing in production on homegardens, and that no crops are increasing. Nearly every farmer interviewed perceived a decline in agriculture in their region, and offered numerous interrelated explanations for why this might be so. Overall, Kerala's landscapes are undergoing a dynamic, multi-scale transition away from both homegarden- and plantation-based agriculture." --
Download or read book Dynamics of Agricultural Land Use and Physiological Diversification written by SHIJITHA M and published by Archers & Elevators Publishing House. This book was released on with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Land Use Dynamics in Kerala An Economic Analysis written by SREEJA MOHAN and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Growing Populations Changing Landscapes written by National Academy of Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-06-12 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the world's population exceeds an incredible 6 billion people, governmentsâ€"and scientistsâ€"everywhere are concerned about the prospects for sustainable development. The science academies of the three most populous countries have joined forces in an unprecedented effort to understand the linkage between population growth and land-use change, and its implications for the future. By examining six sites ranging from agricultural to intensely urban to areas in transition, the multinational study panel asks how population growth and consumption directly cause land-use change, and explore the general nature of the forces driving the transformations. Growing Populations, Changing Landscapes explains how disparate government policies with unintended consequences and globalization effects that link local land-use changes to consumption patterns and labor policies in distant countries can be far more influential than simple numerical population increases. Recognizing the importance of these linkages can be a significant step toward more effective environmental management.
Download or read book Land Use Dynamics in Kerala written by Urs Geiser and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Against the Grain written by N. C. Narayanan and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the environmental, economic, social and political dimensions of rice farming in Kuttanad, Kerala. Focuses on environmental degradation issues and ways to overcome the economic crisis in that area.
Download or read book There are No Encroachments Here written by Urs Geiser and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Land Settlement and Degradation written by Sanathanan Velluva and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study carried out in Attappady area of Kerala.
Download or read book Land Use Dynamics in a Developing Economy written by Shahab Fazal and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-10-11 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, India still remains a rural agricultural country although the share of urban population has also increased but these figures do not tell the whole story. There are evidences that urban growth is dispersed and urban sprawl promotes the spread of urban land use into the rural-urban fringe. Here the attempt is to investigate the land transformation and the driving forces which were influencing the land transformation. The present study was done on peri urban interface of Aligarh city, a relatively small city, but as other north Indian cities, it is also expanding rapidly. Moreover, it too is surrounded by a populous rural area with productive and rich agricultural hinterland. Such conditions give rise to many conflicts and mutually beneficial complementarities in the rural and urban spheres. The result shows that the demand for land is high which results in informal urban development fulfilling the requirements of many of the city’s residents. Every piece of land is a tradable commodity, and the pursuit of short-term profits is the predominant ethic. The actors in PUI are strong because it is characterized by intermixing of rural and urban activities and interests as well as the number of actors are greater than in any other area. .
Download or read book Agricultural Land Conversion And Food Security written by Dr. Govindaprasad.P.K and published by OrangeBooks Publication. This book was released on 2024-09-20 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book delves into the critical issue of agricultural land conversion to non-agricultural purposes, a trend that has significant implications for global economic development, food security, and sustainable land use. Focusing on the case study of three villages in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu—Kallikkampatti, Chettiyapatti, and Pillayar Natham—the book meticulously examines the extent, causes, and consequences of this conversion. The primary objectives are to analyze land use dynamics at various levels, investigate the determinants of land conversion, and estimate the resultant loss in food production and its impact on food security. The study offers a comprehensive analysis of the socio-economic factors driving farmers to convert their agricultural land, highlighting the challenges posed by high population density, economic growth, industrialization, and urbanization. By integrating primary data with triangulated secondary sources, the book provides nuanced insights into the motivations and pressures faced by the agricultural community. This work is significant as it not only identifies the major causes and impacts of land conversion but also suggests policy measures to protect agricultural land and promote sustainable development. Readers will benefit from a detailed understanding of the factors influencing land use decisions and their broader implications for food security and rural livelihoods, offering valuable perspectives for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders in the field of sustainable development.
Download or read book Population and Land Use in Developing Countries written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1993-02-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This valuable book summarizes recent research by experts from both the natural and social sciences on the effects of population growth on land use. It is a useful introduction to a field in which little quantitative research has been conducted and in which there is a great deal of public controversy. The book includes case studies of African, Asian, and Latin American countries that demonstrate the varied effects of population growth on land use. Several general chapters address the following timely questions: What is meant by land use change? Why are ecological research and population studies so different? What are the implications for sustainable growth in agricultural production? Although much work remains to be done in quantifying the causal connections between demographic and land use changes, this book provides important insights into those connections, and it should stimulate more work in this area.
Download or read book From Forest to Agroforest written by Marcus Henry Moench and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Land Use and Land Cover Change written by Eric F. Lambin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-08 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents recent estimates on the rate of change of major land classes. Aggregated globally, multiple impacts of local land changes are shown to significantly affect central aspects of Earth System functioning. The book offers innovative developments and applications in the fields of modeling and scenario construction. Conclusions are also drawn about the most pressing implications for the design of appropriate intervention policies.
Download or read book There are No Encroachments Here Land Use Dynamics and Land Use Discourses Along the Western Ghats in South Kerala written by Urs Geiser and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Impact of Climate Change Land Use and Land Cover and Socio economic Dynamics on Landslides written by Raju Sarkar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-03 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the impact of climate change, land use and land cover, and socio-economic dynamics on landslides in Asian countries. Scholars recently have brought about a shift in their focus regarding triggering factors for landslides, from rainfall or earthquake to claiming rapid urbanization, extreme population pressure, improper land use planning, illegal hill cutting for settlements and indiscriminate deforestation. This suggests that the occurrence or probabilities of landslides are shaped by both climate-related and non-climate-related anthropogenic factors. Among these issues, land use and land cover change or improper land use planning is one of the key factors. Further climate change shapes the rainfall pattern and intensity in different parts of the world, and consequently rainfall-triggered landslides have increased. These changes cause socio-economic changes. Conversely, socio-economic and lifestyle changes enhance inappropriate land use and climate change. All these changes in land use, climate and socio-economic aspects are dynamics in nature and shape landslide risks in Asian countries, where they are given serious attention by governments, disaster management professionals, researchers and academicians. This book comprises 21 chapters divided into three major sections highlighting the effect of climate change on landslide incidence with the influence on vegetation and socio-economic aspects. The sections address how climate change and extreme events have triggered landslides. The advances in geospatial techniques with the focus on land use and land cover change along with the effect on socio-economic aspects are also explored.
Download or read book Land Use Under Homestead in Kerala written by Sister Sheeba Andrews and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Western Ghats From Ecology To Economics written by Shanavas P H and published by Educreation Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-23 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hill chain of Western Ghats, a treasure trove of biodiversity and the water tower of peninsular India has been engrossed the attention of various stakeholders all over the world. This region is identified as one among the eight hottest hotspots of biodiversity and hence attracted worldwide attention. This book is a compilation of various research articles related to Western Ghats, its ecology, environment, geography, biodiversity, etc. The editors have taken utmost care to include articles related to various issues such as, the debates over WGEEP and HLWG reports, studies on mining and quarrying activities, agriculture and allied activities, issues related to sustainable agricultural practices, agrarian distress, impact of migration, changing land use pattern, other economic activities and its impact on the environment and ecology, etc. The book offers an insight into the concerns of the farmers and offers policy solutions wherever possible.
