Deforestation: Social Dynamics in Watersheds and Mountain Ecosystems (Routledge Library Editions: Ecology #5)

By: J. Ives and D. C. Pitt

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Synopsis: Originally published in 1988 Deforestation examines deforestation as a major environmental and development problem. It examines the issues of forests being cut in tropical and mountain areas, and how acid rain, pollution and disease wreak havoc in temperate zones. Some of the worst effects of deforestation have been changes in the world’s climate system, erosion and flooding, desertification, wood short-ages and the disappearance of some floral and fauna species. This book challenges the belief that deforestation is due to entirely rapid population growth and agricultural expansion and emphasises the effects of commercial exploitation and poor planning and management. In concludes with a programme for reforestation using agro-forestry, appropriate cottage industries, improved international programmes, local land reforms and community participation.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781000704907
Related ISBNs:: 9780429330094, 9780367352202, 9780367352202, 9780367352172, 9780367352172
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 07/30/20
Copyrighted By:: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Technology, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: J. Ives
Edited by:: D.C. Pitt