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Forest degradation as a result of logging, shifting cultivation, agriculture and urban development is a major issue throughout the tropics. It leads to loss in soil fertility, water resources and biodiversity, as well as contributes to climate change. Efforts are therefore required to try to minimize further degradation and restore tropical forests in a sustainable way. This is the first research-based book to examine this problem in East Africa. The specific focus is on the forests of Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda, but the lessons learned are shown to be applicable to neighbouring countries and others in the tropics. A wide range of forest types are covered, from dry Miombo forest and afromontane forests, to forest-savannah mosaics and wet forest types. Current management practices are assessed and examples of good practice presented. The role of local people is also emphasized. The authors describe improved management and restoration through silviculture, plantation forestry and agroforestry, leading to improvements in timber production, biodiversity conservation and the livelihoods of local people.
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Genre |
: Nature |
Author |
: Frans Bongers |
Publisher |
: Earthscan |
Release |
: 2010-09-23 |
File |
: 385 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781849776400 |
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The purpose of this concept is to establish the guidelines and suggest options to enable reaching the FAO/GEF project “Sustainable management of forests in mountain and valley areas of Uzbekistan” objectives in Component 2, related to carbon sequestration, restoring protective functions of forests, reducing soil, wind and water erosion, with the active engagement of farmers and communities. The restoration/regeneration activities focus on pistachio orchards/agroforestry, mountain juniper-based forests, shelterbelts, small firewood plantations, and reducing degradation rates in mixed forests.
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Genre |
: Technology & Engineering |
Author |
: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
Publisher |
: Food & Agriculture Org. |
Release |
: 2021-07-27 |
File |
: 94 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789251344996 |
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Essay from the year 2009 in the subject Forestry / Forestry Economics, grade: 8, Wageningen University, language: English, abstract: Deforestation and degradation of forests continue at alarmingly high rate, particularly in the tropics. Kenya's annual deforestation rate is estimated at 0.5%, putting at stake the survival of the timber industry and livelihood of forest dependent communities. The Mau forest is one of few remaining indigenous forests in Kenya with high deforestation rate. The forest supports the livelihood of the indigenous and surrounding communities and is major water catchment for the Eastern Africa region. This paper discusses the importance of the Mau forest and impacts of its degradation on the indigenous, national and regional communities, and proposes possible strategies to curb degradation of the forest. It is shown that degradation of the forest stems from activities of the surrounding communities, overpopulation and weaknesses in national laws and their enforcement. Several strategies are suggested; including involvement of the indigenous community in forest management, population control and the implementation of far reaching reforms in the forest and land sectors. It is recommended that since the benefits of the Mau forest are international, a debt‐for‐nature swap or similar schemes should be introduced to free national income for development and reduce the reliance on forest resources.
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Genre |
: Technology & Engineering |
Author |
: Robert Ochieng |
Publisher |
: GRIN Verlag |
Release |
: 2010-11 |
File |
: 25 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9783640737598 |
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Genre |
: Ecology |
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 2001 |
File |
: 126 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: STANFORD:36105113647619 |
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Genre |
: Forest policy |
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 2005 |
File |
: 120 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: STANFORD:36105122190783 |
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Genre |
: Biodiversity |
Author |
: East Africa Natural History Society |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1997 |
File |
: 712 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: UOM:39015081477922 |
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Genre |
: Biodiversity |
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 2000 |
File |
: 670 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: CORNELL:31924097819464 |
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Genre |
: Forests and forestry |
Author |
: Forestry Outlook Study for Africa |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 2003 |
File |
: 74 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: MINN:31951D02181079C |
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Genre |
: Soils |
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 2009 |
File |
: 334 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: UCBK:C083231391 |
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Genre |
: Ecology |
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 2004 |
File |
: 50 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: UOM:39015060994129 |