Author : Daniel J. Zarin
Release : 2004-12-29
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 032/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Working Forests in the Neotropics by : Daniel J. Zarin
Download or read book Working Forests in the Neotropics written by Daniel J. Zarin. This book was released on 2004-12-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neotropical forests sustain a wealth of biodiversity, provide a wide range of ecosystem services and products, and support the livelihoods of millions of people. But is forest management a viable conservation strategy in the tropics? Supporters of sustainable forest management have promoted it as a solution to problems of both biodiversity protection and economic stagnation. Detractors insist that any conservation strategy short of fully protected status is a waste of resources and that forest management actually hastens deforestation. By focusing on a set of critical issues and case studies, this book explores the territory between these positions, highlighting the major factors that contribute to or detract from the chances of achieving forest conservation through sustainable management.