Politics and Economics of Tropical High Forest Management

A case study of Ghana

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Environmental, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
Cover of the book Politics and Economics of Tropical High Forest Management by Thorsten Treue, Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thorsten Treue ISBN: 9789401007061
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Thorsten Treue
ISBN: 9789401007061
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

For the last two decades the loss of, in particular, tropical rainforest has alarmed the public in the developed parts of the world. The debate has been characterised by a lack of understand­ ing of the causes and effects of the process, leading to the prevailing reaction being unquali­ fied condemnation. Such attitude has even been observed among scientists, claiming suprem­ acy to biodiversity conservation. Many scientific analyses are available, but the basis for so­ ber debates and appropriate actions is still highly insufficient. Two recent international initia­ tives! will hopefully lead to improved knowledge of deforestation and forest degradation as they recognise the need for studies to critically investigate those issues. This book will pro­ vide useful input to the initiatives. In my opinion, the scientific analyses have not sufficiently promoted the understanding that the fate of tropical forests is first and foremost a concern of the governments of the countries in which the forests are situated. Tropical forests may be important to the global environment and their rich biodiversity may be a human heritage. But their main importance is their poten­ tial contribution to improving livelihood in the countries in question.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

For the last two decades the loss of, in particular, tropical rainforest has alarmed the public in the developed parts of the world. The debate has been characterised by a lack of understand­ ing of the causes and effects of the process, leading to the prevailing reaction being unquali­ fied condemnation. Such attitude has even been observed among scientists, claiming suprem­ acy to biodiversity conservation. Many scientific analyses are available, but the basis for so­ ber debates and appropriate actions is still highly insufficient. Two recent international initia­ tives! will hopefully lead to improved knowledge of deforestation and forest degradation as they recognise the need for studies to critically investigate those issues. This book will pro­ vide useful input to the initiatives. In my opinion, the scientific analyses have not sufficiently promoted the understanding that the fate of tropical forests is first and foremost a concern of the governments of the countries in which the forests are situated. Tropical forests may be important to the global environment and their rich biodiversity may be a human heritage. But their main importance is their poten­ tial contribution to improving livelihood in the countries in question.

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Immunology and Liver by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book Microsystems Dynamics by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book Cytochrome Complexes: Evolution, Structures, Energy Transduction, and Signaling by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book The Indirect Estimation of Migration by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book Human Assessment: Cognition and Motivation by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book Drugs Affecting Lipid Metabolism by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book The Transorbital Intracranial Penetrating Injury by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book An Integrated Assessment of China’s Ecological Restoration Programs by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book Aphid Biodiversity under Environmental Change by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book Bioethics with Liberty and Justice by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book Challenges and Opportunities for the World's Forests in the 21st Century by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book Peirce and Biosemiotics by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book Art's Teachings, Teaching's Art by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book Jacobi Dynamics by Thorsten Treue
Cover of the book The Geography of Wine by Thorsten Treue
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy