Author: Peter GristPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Private and Social Benefits from the Use of Clonal Rubber
Author: Peter GristSmallholder Tree Growing for Rural Development and Environmental Services
Author: Denyse J. SnelderPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402082614
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Recent history reveals that both the large-scale reforestation projects of the 20th century have often been less successful than anticipated, and that tree growing by smallholders – as an alternative means to combat deforestation and promote sustainable land use – has received relatively little attention from the scientific and development communities. Taking a first step to addressing that balance, this collection of peer-reviewed papers adopts a comparative approach to explore the potential role that tree growing by farmers can play in sustainable forest management. The goal of this approach is to identify common threads and to start to develop a framework for future research and practice. Presenting case studies from the Philippines and comparative data from a number of Asian countries the book reveals that farmer tree growing has the potential to play a significant role in sustainable forest management, and discusses the surrounding issues which must be addressed in order to realise this potential. The book is primarily aimed at research scientists and graduate students interested in relevant aspects of forestry, agroforestry, agricultural diversity, natural resource management and conservation in agricultural landscapes, as well as those involved in sustainable development and international development studies. It will also provide a valuable reference for professionals, managers, consultants, policy makers and planners dealing with issues in sustainable development, natural resource management, land use change issues and participatory approaches to resource management.
World Resource Review
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental policy
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
What Motivates Farmers?
Author: Canesio D. PredoPublisher: Singapore : Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia
ISBN:
Category : Agroforestry
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Fire Management, Fire Tolerance and Biodiversity Enhancement of Grassland Ecosystem
Author: Leonardo M. FlorenceThe Philippine Journal of Crop Science
Author: Domesticating Forests
Author: Geneviève MichonPublisher:
ISBN: 9789793198224
Category : Agroforestry
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Agriculture in Crisis
Author: Francoise GerardPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136853626
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Indonesia's monetary and political crisis is examined here in relation to its impact on Indonesia's agricultural sector. The twelve essays that comprise this volume take a micro-economic approach and analysis relies on observed facts and first-hand data collected both before and after the country's crisis. This is a lively, well illustrated and instructive book.
Palms of controversies
Author: Alain RivalPublisher: CIFOR
ISBN: 6021504410
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
The rapid development of oil palm cultivation feeds many social issues such as biodiversity, deforestation, food habits or ethical investments. How can this palm be viewed as a miracle plant by both the agro-food industry in the North and farmers in the tropical zone, but a serious ecological threat by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) campaigning for the environment or rights of local indigenous peoples? In the present book the authors – a biologist and an agricultural economist- describe a global and complex tropical sector, for which the interests of the many different stakeholders are often antagonistic. Oil palm has become emblematic of recent changes in North-South relationship in agricultural development. Indeed, palm oil is produced and consumed in the South; its trade is driven by emerging countries, although the major part of its transformations is made in the North that still hosts the largest multinational agro industries. It is also in the North that the sector is challenged on ethical and environmental issues. Public controversy over palm oil is often opinionated and it is fed by definitive and sometimes exaggerated statements. Researchers are conveying a more nuanced speech, which is supported by scientific data and a shared field experience. Their work helps in building a more balanced view, moving attention to the South, the region of exclusive production and major consumption of palm oil.
The Natural Rubber Industry, Its Development, Technology, and Economy in Malaysia
Author: Colin BarlowPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
The early years. Growth amidst difficulty. The technologies of production. The technologies of processing. The structure of the industry. The economics of production. The rubber market. The economics of institutional arrangement. The international context.