Using geomorphologic mapping to strengthen natural resource management in developing countries. The case of rural indigenous communities in Michoacan, Mexico |
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Authors: | Gerardo Bocco, Alejandro Vel zquez,Christina Siebe |
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Affiliation: | aCentro de Investigación en Ecosistemas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México/ Instituto Nacional de Ecología, SEMARNAT, Mexico;bInstituto de Geografía, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico;cInstituto de Geología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico |
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Abstract: | This paper describes the use of geomorphologic knowledge for resource management in rural areas of less developed countries. Specifically, we discuss the contribution of geomorphologic mapping (coupled with landscape knowledge) to natural resource management using geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing techniques. We describe a case study conducted at Nuevo San Juan Parangaricutiro, an indigenous forest community in the Paricutin area, in Michoacan, Mexico.The analysis described in this paper was used to improve the mapping of forest quality units, and to explore the relationships between land suitability and land utilisation requirements for potential diversification of economic activities in the indigenous community. The approach proved useful for the management of natural resources and was made operational by the actual managers of the resources. The community of Nuevo San Juan was granted the green certification (Smart Wood) by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and produced a fully automated resource management plan. |
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Keywords: | Geomorphologic surveying and mapping Soil surveying and mapping Geographic information systems Natural resource management Indigenous communities Developing countries Mexico |
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