The Earthscan reader in tropical forestry | Tropical forestry
1993
Rietbergen, Simon
Tropical forests are one of the world's most important resources: they contain the vast majority of its species and play a vital role in the global balance. The unprecedented rate of deforestation over the last fifty years has led to growing concern for the fate of those areas which remain, and for the impact of deforestation on the earth's climate, on biodiversity, and on local people whose livelihoods depend on the forests.
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]This Reader draws together a selection of the most important contributions to the discussion, showing the different diagnoses and the various options available for dealing with the problems. The topics covered include policy and management of the forests, land use and degradation, international trade patterns and the role of the ITTO, forestry development aid, indigenous peoples and the conservation of biological diversity. The editor's comprehensive introduction evaluates the arguments, and places the contributions in context. By setting out the issues involved in a clear, accessible manner, this volume will make an invaluable sourcebook for students and all those concerned with the issues.
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