Alternatives to Deforestation

Alternatives to Deforestation
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Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 023106893X
ISBN-13 : 9780231068932
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Book Synopsis Alternatives to Deforestation by : Anthony Bennett Anderson

Download or read book Alternatives to Deforestation written by Anthony Bennett Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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