Understanding Sand Mining on the Maha Oya: The Conflict Between Economic and Environmental Survival

Understanding Sand Mining on the Maha Oya: The Conflict Between Economic and Environmental Survival

River sand mining from the Maha Oya is the main source of income and a force that drives economic activity for residents along the river. This study takes place in Sri Lanka, there are three villages included in this project: Jambugaswatte, Janituspuraya and Thoppuwa. In Sri Lanka, sand serves as th...

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Main Author: Talbert, Meredith Corea
Format: Others
Published: PDXScholar 2012
Subjects:
Sand and gravel mines and mining > Environmental aspects > Sri Lanka
Sand and gravel mines and mining > Economic aspects > Sri Lanka
Rivers > Sri Lanka > Eastern Province
Environmental sociology > Sri Lanka
Natural Resource Economics
Place and Environment
Regional Sociology
Online Access:https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/522
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1521&context=open_access_etds

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https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1521&context=open_access_etds

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