Cattle Ranching and Deforestation Decisions in the Peruvian Amazon

133 pages of research investigate the socioeconomic and biophysical factors driving cattle ranching expansion in the Peruvian Amazon. The study, published in 2003, is based on in-depth interviews with land managers conducted by an interdisciplinary team from SCIOPS. It analyzes the decision-making processes behind investing in cattle, selecting pasture technologies, and deforestation strategies.

Use Cases

• Analyze interview transcripts to identify key socioeconomic factors influencing landholders' decisions to invest in cattle.
• Model the relationship between biophysical factors described in the case study and the choice of pasture management technologies.
• Extract policy recommendations from the conclusion chapter for informing regional land-use and conservation strategies.
• Study the decision-making framework presented to understand triggers for deforestation of primary versus secondary growth forests.

Strengths

• 133-page regional case study providing detailed qualitative analysis.
• Research based on in-depth interviews capturing land manager perspectives.
• Interdisciplinary approach combining socioeconomic and biophysical factors.

Limitations

• Data is from 2003 and may not reflect current dynamics in the region.
• Qualitative interview data may not be readily quantifiable for statistical modeling.
• Focus is on a single regional case study (Alto Huallaga, Peru), limiting generalizability.

Provenance

Source

SCIOPS, published via NASA Earthdata.

Collection Method

In-depth interviews performed with land managers by an interdisciplinary research team.

Time Range

Study published in 2003.

Freshness

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Geography

Alto Huallaga region in the Peruvian Amazon.