Increased incentives help to improve management of small river valleys

Journal Article · Fri Oct 28 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Lanzhou Gansu Ribao; (United States)

OSTI ID:6017407

He, Li

This article shows how small river valley management in a Chinese province can benefit from a contract responsibility system. An attempt was made to remedy the soil and water erosion of 704 small river valleys. The annual control task was surpassed 3 months ahead of time, as 507 square km of eroded land (or 127% of the annual task of 400 square km) were brought under control. It is concluded that the implementation of various forms of the responsibility system, joining responsibilities, rights, and benefits, has accelerated the pace of management. Of the total area under contract, 22% is under single or multihousehold contract; 12% is under specialized brigade, team, or household contract; 31% is under unified collective management; and 35% is under other forms of contract.

• OSTI ID: 6017407
• Journal Information: Lanzhou Gansu Ribao; (United States), Journal Name: Lanzhou Gansu Ribao; (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
CHINA
RIVER DELTAS
SOIL CONSERVATION
WATER POLICY
EROSION
CONTRACTS
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
HOUSEHOLDS
IMPLEMENTATION
MANAGEMENT
ASIA
COASTAL REGIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
290400* - Energy Planning & Policy- Energy Resources