Fast-wood Forestry: Myths and Realities
Download or Read eBook Fast-wood Forestry: Myths and Realities PDF written by Christian Cossalter and published by CIFOR. This book was released on 2003-08-26 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Christian Cossalter |
| Publisher | : CIFOR |
| Total Pages | : 66 |
| Release | : 2003-08-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789793361635 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9793361638 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fast-wood Forestry: Myths and Realities by : Christian Cossalter
Book excerpt: A brief history of plantations. Environmental issues. Plantations and biodiversity. Water matters. Plantations and the soil. Pests: plantations' achilles' heel? Genetically modified trees: opportunity or treath? Plantations and global warming. Social issues. Employement: a contested balance sheet. Land tenure and conflict. Economic issues. Spiralling demand. Incentives and subsidies. Economies of scale. Costing the earth.
