The types of utilization

Reference Type Book Chapter
Year of Publication
1978
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Book Title
Tropical forest ecosystems: A state-of-knowledge report prepared by UNESCO/UNEP/FAO
Secondary Title
Natural Resources Research no. 14
Pagination
453-487
Date Published
01/1978
Publisher
UNESCO
City
Paris
Language
English
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ISBN
92-3-101507-9
Call Number
QH541.5.F6U54 1978
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Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to examine different types of utilization of the forest ecosystems of the humid tropics, but excluding complete transformation to agro-ecosystems. Improved grassland will be discussed chiefly to demonstrate that it is possible to simplify the forest ecosystem to a certain degree, frequently in connection with tree crops, but without the intention of suggesting a research program. The farming or cropping of large wild mammals will not be discussed but will be mentioned in connection with wildlife management. Harvesting and product transport and the socio-economic aspects of development schemes (though their direct or indirect influence on utilization is considerable) will not be considered except for the necessity of research.
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