Land titling policy and soil conservation in the uplands of Northern Vietnam

摘要: In Vietnam, a quasi private property regime has been established in 1993 with the issuance of exchangeable and mortgageable long term land use right certificates. Using primary qualitative quantitative data collected mountainous district Northern this paper investigates role policy adoption soil conservation technologies by farmers. This issue is crucial importance region where population growth growing market demands have induced farmers to intensify agricultural production. While poverty reduced, environmental problems such as erosion, landslides, declining fertility become more severe over past years. Among abundant literature on impact rights formal titles developing countries, only few studies focused technologies: an important element sustainable development strategies fragile agro-ecological areas confronted increasing densities. Our findings suggest that are perceived being economically unattractive; therefore, most upland continue practice prevailing erosion-prone cultivation system. Focusing agroforestry one major option, we estimate household plot level econometric models empirically assess determinants adoption. We find possession title influences adoption, but threat re-allocations villages discourages creating uncertainty tenure insecurity. We conclude efforts needed from decision-makers promote support practices clarify objectives order secure foster areas.