Stakeholder preferences towards conservation versus development for a wetland in Sri Lanka
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The importance of criteria in the management of wetland in Sri Lanka, with regards to whether they should be conserved for environmental benefits or for developmental activities is discussed. It is concluded that environmental activities are considerably more important than providing for development in the area as most of the stakeholders depend on the environment for their livelihood.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 2005
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Environmental and economic analysis of switchgrass production for water quality improvement in northeast Kansas
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The production of switch grass for improving water quality in Delaware river basin of Kansas region and environmental along with economic aspects of these cultivation are analyzed.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 2006
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