| Politics and Economics of Tropical High Forest Management: A Case Study of Ghana Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Treue, Thorsten (Author) |
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ISBN: 9401038309 ISBN-13: 9789401038300 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Natural Resources - Business & Economics | Economics - General - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
| Dewey: 333.750 |
| Series: Forestry Sciences |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.76 lbs) 216 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For the last two decades the loss of, in particular, tropical rainforest has alarmed the public in the developed parts of the world. The debate has been characterised by a lack of understand- ing of the causes and effects of the process, leading to the prevailing reaction being unquali- fied condemnation. Such attitude has even been observed among scientists, claiming suprem- acy to biodiversity conservation. Many scientific analyses are available, but the basis for so- ber debates and appropriate actions is still highly insufficient. Two recent international initia- tives will hopefully lead to improved knowledge of deforestation and forest degradation as they recognise the need for studies to critically investigate those issues. This book will pro- vide useful input to the initiatives. In my opinion, the scientific analyses have not sufficiently promoted the understanding that the fate of tropical forests is first and foremost a concern of the governments of the countries in which the forests are situated. Tropical forests may be important to the global environment and their rich biodiversity may be a human heritage. But their main importance is their poten- tial contribution to improving livelihood in the countries in question. |