Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10251436 Journal of Rural Studies 2012 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► An exploration of the social benefits of agri-environment schemes (AES), identifying potential social impact measures. ► Mixed methods approach adopted using a telephone survey and face-to-face interviews with land managers. ► Identifies the impact of AES on on-farm employment and income security and on human and social capital development. ► Results show that the level of social benefit is differentiated by scheme and farm type.
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