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Towards food security and improved nutrition: increasing the contribution of forests and trees

Year of publication 2013

Pages 16 p.

Author Office of Assistant Director-General (Forestry Department)

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The livelihoods of many rural poor are based on secure and equitable access to and control over land and forest resources. These resources are crucial for food security and nutrition and are important in a range of social, cultural and religious practices.

Language English

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