Abstract
Climate and vegetation coexist in a dynamic equilibrium. However, lack of vegetation can cause local and regional climate changes. Grown-shade coffee agroecosystem provides resources, environmental services and socio-economic benefits. We found that coffee production has decreased but its economical value has increased; however, the socio-economic indicators decreased. High deforestation rate is causing changes in the precipitation patterns and fog frequency, contributing to an environmental and socio-economical crisis in the region. This work presents an analysis of the influence of local and regional climate on the grown-shade coffee in central Veracruz, and the factors involved in land-use change with the respective consequences for the coffee producers.
| Translated title of the contribution | The climatic-environmental significance, status and socioeconomic perspective of the grown-shade coffee agroecosystems in the central mountain region of Veracruz, Mexico |
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| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-14 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Investigaciones Geograficas |
| Volume | 2017 |
| Issue number | 92 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- agroecosystems
- cherry coffee
- Coffea arabica
- grown-shade coffee
- income and producers welfare
- production units