Trouble in Paradise: Indigenous Populations, Anthropological Policies, and Biodiversity Conservation in Manu National Park, Peru

摘要: Manu National Park was founded in 1973 on a profound contradiction: The “untouchable” core area is, fact, the homeland of large indigenous population, including Matsigenka (Machiguenga). Some view Westernization native communities living protected areas as threat to biodiversity conservation and suggest that such populations should be enticed resettle outside parks. Here, we present an overview Manu, outline history park its anthropological policies, discuss evolving park-Matsigenka conflicts well common interest. Analysis reveals resettlement has no political, legal, or practical viability. Thus, given options available, propose long-term can best achieved through “tenure for defense” trade: receive explicit benefits (e.g., infrastructure service investments, employment opportunities, economic alternatives ecotourism) exchange ...