Buck and Ventura combined data of human populations, biophysical conditions, infrastructure, land tenure and other landscape factors as layers in a geographic information system. Using simple factor analysis the authors generated a priority areas model to aid in conservation efforts.
Citation:
Buck, M. V. and Ventura, S. J. 2003. Modeling the population-environment interaction: A geo-demographic analysis of north-central Costa Rica to support biological corridor designation, conservation policy and practice. Land Resources Program, Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Conference and Working Papers
Conference Paper
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2003
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