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Management of natural forests in dry-tropical zones

Year of publication 1997

Pages 250

Author R. Bellefontaine, A. Gaston and Y. Petrucci;Forest management Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 9251039704

Series title FAO Conservation Guide

Series number 0259-2452

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The management of natural forests in tropical dry zones is the topic addressed by this publication. The document has been long expected by many technicians involved in the management, conservation, and sustainable development of forests, on which depend many people of Africa, Asia and Latin America. In its first part, the document reviews relevant issues, nature and diversity of these forest formations and the biological, socio-economic and human factors that affect their present evolution. I t introduces afterwards the concept of management, and fundamentals and principles under pinning it. An assessment of the tools available is made in the second part, which ends with considerations on prospects, indications and guidelines that would help establish best practices. The document also features case studies exploring promising breakthrough.

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