The Importance of Forest Extractive Resources for Income Generation and Subsistence among Caboclos and Colonists in the Brazilian Amazon

Camilotti, Vagner Luis; Pinho, Patrícia; Brondízio, Eduardo S.; Escada, Maria Isabel Sobral

doi:10.1007/s10745-020-00127-7

Cited by 8 publications

(12 citation statements)

References 61 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…This presents a conundrum for development planners who wish to base income enhancement policies on NTFPs. Specifically, our results suggest that infrastructure (e.g., roads) by improving accessibility may very well incentivize traditional extractivists and smallholder farmers to abandon NTFPs for agricultural specialization and livestock [42][43][44]. This is potentially problematic for bioeconomy advocates since the Amazonian Nations are two decades into IIRSA's massive effort to integrate roads, rail, rivers into a multimodal transportation network connected to global markets [2].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…The concern remains that the most valuable resources, such as rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) and Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) are no longer relevant to the regional economy, and the opportunity costs presented by cattle ranching and wage labor is too great of an enticement for peasant farmers [38][39][40][41]. Possibly of greatest concern today is that both traditional extractivists and recent settlers perceive low value of NTFPs to their livelihoods, especially in comparison to specialized agriculture and livestock [42][43][44].…”

Section: Ntfps and Ccps For Improving Rural Livelihoodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In doing so, CCP arrangements improve household food security and total income [27,48]. While some studies acknowledge lower than ideal returns from NTFPs in comparison to total income, they argue the problem is that further investments are needed to support these activities, and the right mix of financial and technical input will result in sustainable forest management with benefits accruing to increased social welfare and environmental conservation [44].…”

Section: Ntfps and Ccps For Improving Rural Livelihoodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Non-Timber Forest Products and the Cosmetic Industry: An Econometric Assessment of Contributions to Income in the Brazilian Amazon

Antunes

Simmons

Veiga

2021

Land

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study explores Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) production and company–community partnerships with the multinational cosmetic industry. The objectives are to critically assess: (1) how income generated from market-oriented NTFPs extraction impacts small farmers’ livelihoods; and (2) whether membership in cooperatives linked to such partnerships is a factor in improved livelihood. Household-level data from 282 surveys conducted in remote communities in four municipalities in the Northeast region of the State of Pará provide empirical insight into NTFPs extraction and processing activities by smallholder farmers in the Brazilian Amazon. We employ a spatial econometric approach to assess if engagement in NTFPs extraction and membership in cooperatives result in statistically significant increases in the overall household income. A series of spatial regression models are used, including Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), Spatial Autoregressive Regression (SAR), Spatial Error Model (SEM), Spatial Durbin Model (SDM) and their corresponding alternative Bayesian models. Our study finds that NTFP extraction and membership in cooperatives tied to company–community partnerships are statistically significant and result in increases in total income at the household level. Findings also show that distance to transportation modes and markets are statistically significant with more distant households earning greater income. This finding presents challenges for the long-term sustainability of green alternatives to development that rely on remote, inaccessible environments for the commodities of interest. This is especially pronounced given the commitment of the Amazonian Nations, and the massive national and international investments, in the Initiative for the Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America (IIRSA), which has as its goal the creation of a multimodal transportation hub to integrate the continent with global markets and make accessible far reaches of the Amazon.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 94%

Section: Ntfps and Ccps For Improving Rural Livelihoodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ntfps and Ccps For Improving Rural Livelihoodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Non-Timber Forest Products and the Cosmetic Industry: An Econometric Assessment of Contributions to Income in the Brazilian Amazon

Antunes

Simmons

Veiga

2021

Land

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…When traditional communities lose their traditional livelihood options, they prioritize economic benefits as a subsistence condition (Ribeiro et al, 2020). These new relationships with the forest impact natural and environmental resources, generating significant deforestation annually (Camilotti et al, 2020).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Extractive Latifundio and the Low Income of the Extractive Reserve Rio Ouro Preto, Western Amazon

Freitas

Homma

Filho

et al. 2021

IJSSS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In an attempt to mitigate the environmental impacts caused by large farmers, extractive reserves (RESEXs) were founded with the objectives of conserving biological diversity and meeting traditional communities’ vital needs. This study aimed to evaluate whether the objectives of human needs satisfaction and environmental conservation were achieved based on institutional investments in a RESEX in the Brazilian Amazon. The study was developed through the association method, and we confirmed interference due to the dependence relationship that occurred between the variables of the economic and social groups with the institutional one. Here, we conclude that low investments in social (education and health) and productive policies (roads, transport, and technical assistance) prevent social development and consequently motivate deforestation when families seek to ensure subsistence.

show abstract

“…The state of Pará (Eastern Amazon) suffers with the highest deforestation rate in the Brazilian Amazon (Brasil, INPE 2019 ), being infrastructure, power, mining, pasture, and agriculture among its main drivers. Historically, the state’s economy has been considered to be based on the extraction of natural goods (extractivism activities, i.e., timber, minerals, seeds, and fruits) (Camilotti et al 2020 , Iorio & Monni 2020 ) and, although expanding, crop production is considered a marginal aspect of the local economy.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Value of Crop Production and Pollination Services in the Eastern Amazon

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Nature safeguards living organisms and the ecosystem functions and services delivered by them. Animal pollination is an important Ecosystem Service since it plays a key role for achieving the sustainable development goals by safeguarding worldwide food production. Thus, conservation of pollination services is a major priority for guaranteeing global food security in the long term. Here we evaluate the crop pollination services in Pará state (Eastern Amazon, Brazil) focusing on two questions: (1) What is the economic value of crop production and pollination service in Pará? (2) Which municipalities are most dependent on pollination services considering local economies? We found 36 crops produced in the state; 20 (55%) crops are dependent on animal pollinators. In 2016, crop production value

show abstract

The Importance of Forest Extractive Resources for Income Generation and Subsistence among Caboclos and Colonists in the Brazilian Amazon

Cited by 8 publications

References 61 publications

Non-Timber Forest Products and the Cosmetic Industry: An Econometric Assessment of Contributions to Income in the Brazilian Amazon

Non-Timber Forest Products and the Cosmetic Industry: An Econometric Assessment of Contributions to Income in the Brazilian Amazon

Extractive Latifundio and the Low Income of the Extractive Reserve Rio Ouro Preto, Western Amazon

The Value of Crop Production and Pollination Services in the Eastern Amazon

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About