ix, 48 p. : maps. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. / This thesis examines the roots of deforestation in Malawi and how it has been
problematized and turned into an accepted discourse of an impending crisis. I argue that
deforestation in Malawi has been prioritized in order to suit the needs of Malawi's
powerful elite and does not reflect the real and urgent problems of Malawi's small farmers.
Deforestation has been explained by narratives which suggest that the farmers are to blame
either because they have over-consumed fuelwood without replanting or have cut too many
trees for expanding agriculture. These narratives not only mask the ultimate cause of
deforestation, which is unequal access to land, but also deflect attention from more
immediate problems. In recent surveys, however, Malawi's farmers have been clear about
their priorities. Deforestation is a concern, but poverty and lack of food security are their
chief problems. / Committee in charge: Peter Walker, Chairperson; Dennis Galvan, Member
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:uoregon.edu/oai:scholarsbank.uoregon.edu:1794/11047 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Mason, Thomas E., 1971- |
| Publisher | University of Oregon |
| Source Sets | University of Oregon |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Relation | University of Oregon theses, Environmental Studies Program, M.S., 2010; |
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