Interaction with the Titicaca National Reserve and perception of the environmental problem
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Date
2026-03-12
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Economía Agraria y Recursos Naturales
Abstract
This study investigates the differences in the interaction and perception of the environmental problems in the Titicaca National Reserve between households in the rural and urban areas of its buffer-zone. We conducted semi-structured interviews and surveys and a test of difference. Results show significant differences in the socioeconomic profile of the households. Rural interaction is associated with the use of the resources as a source of food and livestock, while in the urban area it is associated to recreation. The pollution of the lake was the main environmental problem identified. However, rural households perceive the overexploitation of natural resources.
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Andes, Economía campesina, Interacción con el medio ambiente, Problemática ambiental, Ruralidad
