As the potential global impact of forest destruction and
degradation becomes better understood, the link between poverty and
deforestation in developing countries is of increasing concern. In
this clear, focused book, eminent members of the worldwide forestry
community, under the auspices of the United Nations Development
Programme, explore the biological, social, and economic causes of
tropical deforestation and offer remedies appropriate to the
biology and culture of diverse regions and localities. Modern
forestry techniques, the contributors show, make it possible to
alleviate poverty through sustainable forest management and
conservation. But, this can happen only if we understand and
effectively manage each factor that significantly affects forests
and local populations. The authors look at the relationships
between forests and poverty; examine successes and failures in
agroforestry, the development and maintenance of national parks,
and commercialization; and assess the impact on forests of rural
poor families, land ownership, and property rights. The authors
also describe the importance of cooperation and partnerships at
local, regional, and national levels in the creation of forest
strategies, and they urge nations to use a locally based approach
appropriate to the biology and culture of the specific geographic
location. Contributors to this volume: Charles Benbrook, Joyce K.
Berry, John C. Gordon, Calestous Juma, Ruben Guevara, Tapani
Oksanen, David Pearce, Nancy Peluso, Ralph Schmidt, John Spears
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