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| Statistical analysis of the impact of forest property rights reform on environment in China |
| Zhang Ying, Liu Dan, Li Tan, Zhang Yan |
| School of Economics and Management，Beijing Forestry University, 100083，Beijing，China |
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Abstract Forest property rights reform is a fundamental measure to promote the forestry development in China. Is there a certain impact on the environment? Questionnaire survey was carried out in Jiangxi, Fujian, Liaoning, and Beijing during July—August 2011. Results show that: 1) property rights reform had significant impact on forest environment, especially on forest biodiversity, water conservation and forest tourism. 2) The results of assessment on environment were also affected by the attitudes of farmers (forest farmers), family income level, educational level and gender for forest property rights reform. Due to forest property rights reform involved most of farmers, and related to national ecological safety and environmental long-term interests, the study suggested that environmental impact assessment study should be carried out, which will promote local social, economic and environmental coordination, stability and sustainable development in China.
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Received: 12 October 2011
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