336 Pages
by
Routledge
336 Pages
by
Routledge
336 Pages
by
Routledge
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The depletion of the tropical rain forests has attracted considerable attention in recent times, and the serious consequences for the global biosphere are widely acknowledged. Yet deforestation continues apace, and in some areas (for example, southeast Asia) the very existence of the forests is seriously threatened. Contrary to popular belief, evidence suggests that local economic and living... Read more
Introduction Part 1: Tropical Rainforests and Deforestation 1. Tropical Rainforests 2. Forest Products 3. Topical Forest Management 4. Forestry and Timber Part 2: Land Use and Socio-Economic Developments in Tropical Regions 5. Agriculture in the Humid Tropics 6. Socio-economic Characteristics of the Main Tropical Regions 7. Model Integration Part 3: Scenarios 8. Scenario Analysis and Model Simulations Conclusions
Biography
C. J. Jepma
