This paper discusses the evolution of the roles of Brazilian women within one of the most prominent organizations of the Amazonian social movement, the National Council of Extractivist Populations (CNS). Between 1990 and 2009, Brazil’s Federal government created 89 extractive and sustainable deve...
Shanley, P.
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Silva, F.C. da
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MacDonald, T.
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[Brazil’s social movement, women and forests: A case study from the National Council of Rubber Tappers]
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Brazil’s social movement, women and forests: A case study from the National Council of Rubber Tappers
It is widely accepted that there is a considerable gap between the science of conservation biology and the design and execution of biodiversity conservation projects in the field and science is failing to inform the practice of conservation. There are many reasons why this implementation gap exis...
Sunderland, T.C.H.
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Sunderland-Groves, J.
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Shanley, P.
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Campbell, Bruce M.
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[Bridging the gap: how can information access and exchange between conservation biologists and field practitioners be improved for better conservation outcomes?]
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Bridging the gap: how can information access and exchange between conservation biologists and field practitioners be improved for better conservation outcomes?
The People and plants handbook is a source of information on applying ethnobotany to conservation and community development. It is designed for people who work in the field, including park managers, foresters, students, researchers, cultural promoters, and members of non-governmental, governmenta...
This practice of community based conservation is discussed, specially social issues which are firmly embedded in the management of forest resources by communities, but too often overlooked. Good management requires not only technical expertise, but include wide social acceptance. Useful analytica...
The Brazilian Amazon is a significant source of timber as well as a rich source of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) such as medicinal barks, oils and fruits. Lack of quantity, quality, uniformity and price as well as a lack understanding of NTFPs socioeconomic, cultural or spiritual value and f...
Shanley, P.
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Serra Silva, M.
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Melo, T.
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Carmenta, R.
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Nasi, Robert
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[From conflict of use to multiple use: forest management innovations by small holders in Amazonian logging frontiers]
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From conflict of use to multiple use: forest management innovations by small holders in Amazonian logging frontiers