Additionally, a positive linear correlation (r ¼ 0.908) was evident between the
Ecological Footprint and its carbon Footprint component (Fig. 6.2). However, there
is one outlier (SE12) that slightly augments the strength of this relationship (from
r ¼ 0.888).
6.2 Solutions
As part of the outputs from the Footprint Calculator, in addition to examining the
results, there are solutions that need to be considered. These appear related to city,
energy, food, and population themes (Box 6.1) that stem from the results (as an
output), so will be addressed in this chapter. Of these, the most relevant to the
research in the corridor is food. These are rural communities that still function based
on unpaved country roads – although this is changing, as the main road through the
corridor was being widened in preparation for paving at the time of the fieldwork
(Fig. 6.3). This indicates that the corridor is urbanising, as evident through its
connections with the road network, connecting it to other places and encouraging
commuting with nearby cities, such as San Isidro del General. Additionally, farms
are being sold and subdivided into housing lots.
Santa Elena
San Francisco
Santa Marta
San lgnacio
Montecarlo
Quizarra
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
2
4
EF (gha)
10
8
6
cF (gha)
Fig. 6.2 Linear relationship between the Ecological Footprint and carbon Footprint
6.2 Solutions
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