Trade, Tenure, and Tradition: Influence of Sociocultural Factors on Resource Use in Melanesia

Article Abstract:

The depletion of live branching coral in Melanesia's Manus Province is linked to the production of lime powder used in betel nut consumption. Sustainable production under current common-property regimes is vulnerable to a lapse in supply; management interventions that incorporate resource conservation and regional economic needs are required.

Government domestic functions, Science & research, Research, Sustainable development, Coral reef conservation, Domestic policy, Melanesia, Industries, Primitive, Traditional industries

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New Tools for Marine Conservation: the Leasing and Ownership of Submerged Lands

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Submerged lands leasing and ownership offers key benefits to conservation efforts, including opportunities for restoring economically and ecologically important species, partnering with local communities and fishers, and developing sustainable harvest policies.

Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Methods, Contracts, Contract agreement, Submerged lands, Marine resources conservation

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Economics and Land-Use Change in Prioritizing Private Land Conservation

Article Abstract:

A case is made for addressing land cost issues and land-use changes together, in order to improve the efficacy of land conservation policy and management.

Economic aspects, Land use, Landscape protection

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