Alternatives to Deforestation - Steps Toward Sustainable Use of the Amazon Rain Forest

Alternatives to Deforestation explores some of the possible sustainable uses of the world's largest rain forest, the Amazon. The collection by scientists, policymakers, and foundations presents innovative approaches and technologies that will permit simultaneous use and conservation of the rain forest, and will benefit the population of Amazonia as a whole, rather than just a small rural minority. By presenting sustainable land-use alternatives that are both economically viable and ecologically sound, this book represents a valuable contribution in the effort to end the tragic consequences of tropical deforestation.

About the author

A.B. Anderson

Summary

A series of essays which explore some of the possible sustainable uses of the world's largest rain forest, the Amazon. The contributors present approaches and technologies that intend to permit simultaneous use and conservation of the Amazon, while putting an end to tropical deforestation.

Product details

• Authors: Anthony Anderson, Anthony B. Anderson
• Assisted by: Anthony Anderson (Editor), Anthony B. Anderson (Editor), Anderson Anthony (Editor)
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.05.1992
• EAN: 9780231068932
• ISBN: 978-0-231-06893-2
• No. of pages: 281
• Series: Biology and Resource Management Series; Biology and Resource Managemen; Biology and Resource Management Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; NATURE / Natural Resources, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Environmental Management, Conservation of the environment, Deforestation, Forests, rainforests, Forests and woodland, Amazon River, Amazon river and tributaries