Percepción local acerca de la calidad del agua y la herpetofauna en fincas ganaderas del municipio de Matiguas, Nicaragua
Résumé
Perceptions of livestock producers regarding their welfare, water
quality and herpetofauna diversity were examined using semistructured
interviews with farmers and local institutions. Interviews
was used to develop indicators framed in community capitals and
validated through four workshops. The results indicated that
producers have similar perceptions of the relationships between
water quality and biodiversity. Producers indicated that the amount of water has been declining, although most producers do not
perceive a relationship between water quality, human health or
livestock health. There was a significant absence of: local
institutions, biodiversity conservation projects promotion and
financing, access and water storage. Regarding the herpetofauna,
the’ responses of producers have focused on medicinal, nutritional
functions and biological regulation that these organisms provide.
Most farmers interviewed stated that the incorporation ogf
agroforestry systems on offers benefits including improved water
quality and conservation of agricultural biodiversity. Farmers
demonstrated local knowledge in locating water sources and in the traditional use of herpetofauna.
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Luna Azul. no. 38 enero - junio. 2014.
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