What Drives Intensification of Land Use at Agricultural Frontiers in the Brazilian Amazon? Evidence from a Decision Game

Land-use change results from the decisions of diverse actors in response to economic and political contexts. Identification of underlying decision-making processes is key to understanding land-use patterns, anticipating trends, and designing effective environmental governance mechanisms. Here, we us...

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Main Authors: Nathália Nascimento, Thales A. P. West, Jan Börner, Jean Ometto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/10/6/464