Forest conversation practices in Papua New Guinea
Title | Forest conversation practices in Papua New Guinea |
Publication Type | Conference Paper |
Year of Publication | 1980 |
Authors | De'A th, C |
Editor | Morauta, L, Pernetta, J, Heaney, W |
Secondary Title | Traditional conservation in Papua New Guinea: Implications for today. Proceedings of a Conference Organized by the Office of Environment and Conservation and the Institute of Applied Social and Economic Research in Port Moresby [Papua New Guinea], 27-31 October, 1980 |
Series Title | Monograph no. 16 |
Pagination | 203-216 |
Date Published | Oct. 27-31, 1980 |
Publisher | Institute of Applied Social and Economic Research |
Conference Location | Boroko, Papua New Guinea |
Language | English |
Keywords | aquatic resources; forest conservation; Papua New Guinea |
Abstract | This document looks at the forest conservation practices of native Papua New Guineans. It describes past practices of forest product harvesting (including: timber, wildlife, fish, other food products, and assorted other resources) and swidden agriculture and compares them to current practices. It discusses the implications of these past practices on today's system of resource management. |
URL | https://www.worldcat.org/title/10090361 |
Short Title | Traditional conservation in Papua New Guinea |