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List of contents

Summary -- Introduction -- Natural hazards in watershed development -- The impact of human occupation -- The scientific basis for management of tropical watersheds -- The role of forests in watershed management -- Meeting the urgent fuelwood shortage in tropical developing countries -- The use of trees in tropical agriculture -- The role of livestock in watershed management -- Watershed techniques for rainfed crops -- Management problems of alluvial lowlands -- Policies of land use for flood abatement -- Responsibilities of governments and aid agencies in watershed rehabilitation -- Sources of information and recommended reading

About the author

Sir H Charles Pereira

Summary

Using a combination of theory and practice, the author examines the issues of agriculture, animal husbandry, water for both domestic and industrial use, and fuelwood in the context of tropical watersheds.

Product details

• Authors: H. C. Pereira, H.c. Pereira, Pereira H.C.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9780367283179
• ISBN: 978-0-367-28317-9
• No. of pages: 237
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Politics & government, Politics and government