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Socio-economic dynamics, local development and desertification in western Lesvos, Greece.
- Source :
- Local Environment; Oct2005, Vol. 10 Issue 5, p487-499, 13p
- Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- The basic aim of this article is to briefly explore the links between socio-economic dynamics and desertification in western Lesvos, Greece. The area is characterised by certain socio-economic and development disadvantages, dependence on few productive sectors (mainly on livestock breeding) and by severe problems of land degradation and desertification. The linkages between socio-economic profile, characteristics and development trajectory with the state of environment in the area are identified through a series of in-depth qualitative interviews with local producers (livestock breeders). Research findings reveal the major socio-economic driving forces towards unsustainable productive practices, which contribute to the persistence of the problems of land degradation and desertification. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- DESERTIFICATION
ENVIRONMENTAL degradation
SOCIOECONOMIC factors
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13549839
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Local Environment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17980565
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13549830500203162