Hurdles to Forest Friendly Farming: Sustainability Lessons from Southeastern Mexico

Despite the global push for sustainable agriculture that balances forest conservation and livelihood enhancement, intensive farming in Calakmul Municipality, Mexico, fails to curb deforestation. This study identifies multifaceted biophysical and socioeconomic hurdles that compel farmers to expand land use intensively, undermining forest-friendly practices. Analyzing tropical agricultural challenges, the research highlights how these factors interact to perpetuate deforestation, offering critical lessons for sustainable development in similar regions.

Keys, E. (2010). Hurdles to Forest Friendly Farming: Sustainability Lessons from Southeastern Mexico. Sustainability, 2(9), 3129–3141. https://doi.org/10.3390/su2093129