Looking through the bamboo curtain: an analysis of the changing role of forest and farm income in rural livelihoods in China

• Published in: International Forestry Review
• Main Authors: Ruiz Perez, M, Belcher, B, Fu Maoyi, Yang Xiaosheng
• Format: Publication
• Language: English
• Published: 2004
• Subjects: bamboos; forestry; livelihoods; poverty; rural communities

Forestry and poverty analyses in China show an ambiguous relationship. While the co-occurrence of forest rich areas and poor counties has been noted by some authors, others have stressed the role played by forestry in these areas where it is frequently one of the few options available. This study in...