Understanding Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes in the Context of Cambodia

Ichikawa, Kaoru, (2013). Understanding Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes in the Context of Cambodia. International Journal of Environmental and Rural Development, 4(1), 57-62

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    Author Ichikawa, Kaoru
    Title Understanding Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes in the Context of Cambodia
    Appearing in International Journal of Environmental and Rural Development
    Volume 4
    Issue No. 1
    Publication Date 2013
    Place of Publication Tokyo
    Publisher International Society of Environmental and Rural Development
    Start page 57
    End page 62
    Language eng
    Abstract In Cambodia, a large portion of the population engages in primary sector production such as agriculture, forestry and fishery, and the people’s livelihoods are directly dependent upon the availability of natural resources. The natural environment, however, has been undergoing severe deterioration for several decades. Similar challenges are being faced in many different countries and it is therefore of global importance to explore ways to conserve the environment while allowing people’s livelihoods to develop. In this context, the term socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS) was coined to refer to areas shaped by production activities characterised by harmonious human-nature interactions. The aim of this study is to deepen the understanding of Cambodian production landscapes using three different perspectives drawing on the SEPLS concept: structure, benefits and changes. Based on a literature review, key characteristics of SEPLS were identified including their mosaic structure and the diverse benefits they provide. Further study is needed to understand the significance of SEPLS in Cambodia in terms of the biodiversity and environmental benefits they provide.
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    Keyword Socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS)
    Mosaic Structure
    Ecosystem Services
    Copyright Holder ISERD
    Copyright Year 2013
    Copyright type All rights reserved
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