Environmental Studies and Forestry
Impact of small farmers' access to improved seeds and deforestation in DR Congo
T. Bernard, S. Lambert, et al.
This study, conducted by Tanguy Bernard, Sylvie Lambert, Karen Macours, and Margaux Vinez, reveals how modern seed varieties for small farmers might not lead to additional deforestation in the Congo Basin, but instead shift land use from secondary to primary forest. It highlights the need for balancing agricultural advancements with soil fertility to protect biodiversity.
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