Coffee, Conservation, and Livelihood Strategies: A Case Study from Northern Nicaragua

Authors

  • Drew E. Bennett University of Texas
  • Matthew J. Taylor University of Denver

Keywords:

coffee, conservation, livelihoods, Nicaragua

Abstract

Certain shade coffee production systems support high levels of biodiversity

Author Biography

  • Matthew J. Taylor, University of Denver

    Department of Geography & the Environment

    University of Denver

    Denver, CO 80208-0710

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2006-01-01

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