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Altamira Survey Data

Key

Title to Land

Yes = The settler has a clear and legally recognized title to the land that would be upheld in a court of law.
No = The settler has no claim to the land (squatter), or his/her claim is uncertain. (For example, the settler holds a signed receipt from a previous owner, or a provisional title that he has not yet officially registered.)

Hect cleared

The number of hectares the farmer has cleared. Cleared land can be used to grow crops or as pasture for cattle.

Permanent crops

Usually tree crops such as bananas, coffee, and cocoa that require several years' growth to bear a crop. In the long run, they are more valuable than annual (yearly) crops that must be planted each year.

Pasture added

Removing trees, stumps, and rocks and/or seeding land to create suitable grazing for cattle.

Meters fenced

Farmers may maintain livestock for their own use without much fencing. Raising cattle for market requires fencing.