Summary
This paper, presented as a conference contribution, explores the complex interplay between campesino livelihoods, pastoral and agro-extractivist practices, and environmental stewardship in Colombia's Boyacá páramos. As suggested by the title and institutional affiliation, the work examines how rural communities navigate tensions between economic necessity and ecosystem conservation in high-altitude farming systems. The analysis contributes to broader discussions on sustainable rural futures in biodiverse but economically marginal regions.
UK applicability
Direct applicability to UK conditions is limited, as the study concerns tropical Andean páramo ecosystems and campesino smallholder systems. However, the conceptual framework addressing livelihood–environment trade-offs and the governance of pastoral commons may inform UK policy discussions on upland farming, agricultural extensification, and conservation incentives.
Key measures
Livelihood strategies, agro-extractivist practices, environmental pressures, pastoral management systems, community perspectives on sustainability
Outcomes reported
The study examined tensions between livelihood strategies and environmental conservation in campesino farming communities of the Boyacá páramos. It analysed how agro-extractivist practices and pastoralism interact with ecosystem health and rural sustainability.
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