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Posts in this category are about Rural Areas, which can be defined as agricultural areas or simply less densely populated areas. It is possible to encourage economic opportunities in rural areas while preserving the health of ecosystems by supporting sustainable forms of agriculture, forestry, and tourism. Protecting key areas from development and providing continuity of land ownership will maintain the character of rural areas. Also, establishing beneficial market links with nearby towns and cities will help keep ownership of land resources broad-based and local.

(Adapted from ConservationEconomy.net)

Low rains to hit plantation crops in Kerala - Express India

Source: Climate Change News Digest - Posted: March 18, 2010 14:41
Scorching temperature in the absence of summer rains is likely to impact the production of plantation crops in Kerala. Cardamom could be the worst hit and the absence of rains in Idukki district could lead to permanent damage to the plants.
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VIETNAM: Salinisation, Drought Bring Worries to Mekong Delta

Source: Inter Press Service Environment - Posted: March 18, 2010 08:39
MEKONG DELTA, Vietnam, Mar 18 (IPS) - He has worked this land for half of 64 years and is known among his fellow farmers in Kien Giang province here in the Mekong Delta as 'lao nong', or the old master of rice.
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Gov. Ted Kulongoski declares drought for Klamath and surrounding counties

Source: OregonLive.com Environment - Posted: March 17, 2010 16:43
The order gives farmers and others more flexibility in dealing with a water shortage.
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