Building on the contributions of Mather and others, this paper offers an approach for
developing a more comprehensive theory of the forest transition. We argue that long-run …

This paper presents a framework for analyzing tropical deforestation and reforestation using
the von Thunen model as its starting point: land is allocated to the use which yields the …

This paper presents two applications of a spatially explicit model of land use change at two
spatial scales: a nation-wide application for the Philippines at relatively coarse resolution …

Green transformation offers the promise of attaining increased productivity, higher incomes
and wealth creation through structural change while simultaneously reducing …

“Sustainability” is an inherently dynamic, indefinite and contested concept.“Sustainable
development” must, therefore, be seen as an unending process—defined not by fixed goals …

Deforestation and forest degradation are the most important land use change processes in
the Philippines. These processes are an important threat to the highly rated biodiversity of …

Swat is part of the high mountain Hindu-Kush Himalayan region of Pakistan, with diverse
biophysical and socio-economic characteristics. The region is endowed with many fragile …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to measure the effect of land degradation and the
environmental changes on agricultural productivity in Somalia, as well as the other factors …

This paper examines ways in which development policies interact and influence incentives
for agricultural expansion in frontier areas. We develop a model of household response to …

Much research has focused on deforestation in the Amazon, particularly with proximity to
roads and population centers as proximate causes. This research presents the analysis of …