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A microeconometric analysis of household extraction of forest biomass goods in Ranthambhore National Park, India

Vikram Dayal, vikday@yahoo.com
 
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Vikram Dayal (2006), "A microeconometric analysis of household extraction of forest biomass goods in Ranthambhore National Park, India", Journal of Forest Economics: Vol. 12: No. 2, pp 145-163. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfe.2006.05.001

Publication Date: 28 Jun 2006
© 0 2006 Vikram Dayal
 
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JEL Codes:Q210Q230Q560
ForestFuelwoodGrazingFodderHouseholdDevelopment
 

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Introduction 
Analytical framework 
Study area and survey 
Econometric analysis 
Conclusions 

Abstract

In a developing country such as India, the extraction of forest biomass by village households is a key management concern. A microeconomic model of the decisions regarding levels and sources of extraction of forest biomass is developed. Biomass extraction behaviour in a sample of 227 households living in, and close to, Ranthambhore National Park, India, is empirically examined. An empirical measure of spatial aspects of extraction is investigated. Village location, ownership of biogas, and caste are found to be key explanatory variables of forest biomass extraction.

DOI:10.1016/j.jfe.2006.05.001