Population Growth and Future of Rural Commons Field Evidence From Fragile Resource Zones

Abstract

From Page 1: "This paper deals with some relatively unrecognised consequences of demographic changes and equally unrecognised processes behind these changes. Our thematic focus is on rural common property resources or common pool resources (CPRs) and their changing situation following the demographic changes in the dry tropical regions of India. Despite the decline in their area and physical productivity, CPRs constitute an important component of community assets in India as in other developing countries, and significantly contribute towards the people's sustenance. Hence, a need for looking at their changing status, the factors causing their decline and possible remedial measures."