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DOI	10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2018.04.013
	Examining aspiration's imprint on the landscape: Lessons from Mozambique's Limpopo National Park
	Silva J.A.; Loboda T.; Strong M.
发表日期	2018
ISSN	0959-3780
卷号	51
英文摘要	This paper explores the role of aspirational capacity, one cognitive dimension of well-being, as a driver of deforestation among rural smallholders living in or near Mozambique's portion of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. Integrating analyses of remote sensing, socio-economic, and semi-structured interview data within a theoretical framework drawn from Amartya Sen's capability approach, we examine land use decisions in the context of the available options people have to choose from as well as the factors influencing their ultimate choice. Land change detection analysis indicates that more forest conversion occurs within the park, but rates show considerable variation at the community level. We find no association between economic deprivation and deforestation rates. Limited aspirational capacity, manifested in expressions of helplessness and despair, a lack of perceived choices, and fewer agentive pursuits, is one dimension of poverty that does contribute to cropland expansion. Qualitative findings indicate that a more limited capacity to set, pursue, and achieve aspirational goals perpetuates agricultural land use traps and, consequentially, higher deforestation rates. Higher levels of aspirational capacity also contribute to negative conservation outcomes as people adopt the risky but profitable activity of illegal rhino hunting as a means to obtain other valued capabilities. © 2018 The Authors
英文关键词	Aspirations; Conservation; Deforestation; Land cover land use change; Mozambique; Multidimensional poverty
学科领域	agricultural land; conservation management; decision making; deforestation; land cover; land use; land use change; local participation; poverty; questionnaire survey; rural area; smallholder; Gaza; Limpopo National Park; Mozambique
语种	英语
scopus关键词	agricultural land; conservation management; decision making; deforestation; land cover; land use; land use change; local participation; poverty; questionnaire survey; rural area; smallholder; Gaza; Limpopo National Park; Mozambique
来源期刊	Global Environmental Change
文献类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/117125
作者单位	University of Maryland College Park, 7251 Preinkart Dr., College Park, MD 20742, United States; Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Ave., Glendale, AZ 85302, United States
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Silva J.A.,Loboda T.,Strong M.. Examining aspiration's imprint on the landscape: Lessons from Mozambique's Limpopo National Park[J],2018,51.
APA	Silva J.A.,Loboda T.,&Strong M..(2018).Examining aspiration's imprint on the landscape: Lessons from Mozambique's Limpopo National Park.Global Environmental Change,51.
MLA	Silva J.A.,et al."Examining aspiration's imprint on the landscape: Lessons from Mozambique's Limpopo National Park".Global Environmental Change 51(2018).