Author : Diane Lamoureux
Publisher : [Hull, Quebec] : Lands Directorate, Environment Canada
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis The Abandonment of Agricultural Land in Gaspé, Quebec by : Diane Lamoureux
Download or read book The Abandonment of Agricultural Land in Gaspé, Quebec written by Diane Lamoureux and published by [Hull, Quebec] : Lands Directorate, Environment Canada. This book was released on 1985 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report analyzes the issue of farmland abandonment in theGaspe region of Quebec, from 1961 to 1981. Physiographic, socio-economic and political forces have each played an important rolein agricultural land use changes. Since 1976, however, thesituation has been showing signs of slow recovery. A case studyidentifies specifically the areas experiencing changes inagricultural land use and the areas where reforestation is takingplace. Results of the study showed that the majority ofabandoned farmland was unused in 1981. Finally, developmentalternatives are outlined.