Miranda et al (2016) Flashcards
Miranda et al
2016
2016
Miranda et al
Area focus
Peruvian Amazon
Deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon figure
Protected areas interviewer the Peruvian Amazon cut deforestation by 8% in the early 2000s
Argument of paper
Mixed protected areas are more effective in reducing deforestation but not in cutting poverty
What is the aim of protecting areas
To conserve forests and the ecological benefits that they provide, such as carbon sequestration, biodiversity and hydrological services
These hope to be achieved without causing negative impacts for local communities
Economic negative impacts of protected areas
Can cause economic costs by limiting community use of forests for agriculture, logging and hunting
Economic positive impacts of protected areas
they can also provide economic benefits by spurring tourism, attracting infrastructure investments, and ensuring the continued provision of valuable forest ecosystem services
(Ferraro, 2008, Ferraro and Hanauer, 2011, Robalino, 2007)
What is there a need for in research
The effects of protected areas on forest cover change and socioeconomic outcomes
However to do so is challenging
Andam et al (2010)
Protected areas reduce poverty by 1.27% points in Costa Rica, and 7.9% points in Thailand
Who states that ‘Protected areas reduce poverty by 1.27% points in Costa Rica, and 7.9% points in Thailand’
Andam et al (2010)
Who earns the higher wages due to protected areas
People living near tourist entrances
Clements et al (2014)
Looks at the impacts of 2 protected areas in Cambodia. Found that households were worse off because had less access to markets and social services.
Who did a study on the impacts of 2 protected areas in Cambodia
Clements et al (2014)
How many people in Peru live in poverty
Half the population
How much land in the Amazon region is protected
27%
What are protected areas the main method of in Peru
Biodiversity conservation
What are the main methods of biodiversity conservation in Peru
protected areas
How many protected areas does Peru have
In 2012, Peru had 111 national protected areas
Impacts on poverty
Worsened extreme poverty
When do people experience positive economic impacts
When communities engage in sectors that serve tourists
When do people experience negative economic impacts
When restrictions are placed on local communities’ access to natural resources
How many of the studied areas are known to have ecotourism potential
4 out of 10
Why is there a lack of ecotourism potential in the studied areas
There is. lack of infrastructure, tourists therefore find it difficult to reach the areas
How can tourists travel to the protected areas
Travelling from Lima, it would require a 90 min flight, 60 min drive, or 120 min boat ride
