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Indigenous Forests and Woodlands in South Africa: Policy, People and Practice
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Description for Indigenous Forests and Woodlands in South Africa: Policy, People and Practice
Hardcover. Represents a defining synthesis of the use and socio-economic value of timber and non-timber resources from indigenous forests and woodlands in South Africa. This book provides a review of the research and thinking on policies and practices affecting these two biomes. It aims to be useful to researchers, and students in southern Africa. Editor(s): Lawes, Michael; Eeley, Harriet; Shackleton, Charlie; Geach, Bev. Num Pages: 856 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: 1HFMS; RGBL; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 170. .
This book represents a defining synthesis of the use and socio-economic value of timber and non-timber resources from indigenous forests and woodlands in South Africa. It provides an up-to-date review of current research and thinking on policies and practices affecting these two biomes. Since 1994 there has been a paradigm shift in the approach to the management of forest and woodland resources, with a move away from former 'preservationist' policies and an increased emphasis on the sustainable extractive use of natural resources, particularly by rural communities. A growing recognition of the potential value that these resources hold for local economies ... Read more
This book represents a defining synthesis of the use and socio-economic value of timber and non-timber resources from indigenous forests and woodlands in South Africa. It provides an up-to-date review of current research and thinking on policies and practices affecting these two biomes. Since 1994 there has been a paradigm shift in the approach to the management of forest and woodland resources, with a move away from former 'preservationist' policies and an increased emphasis on the sustainable extractive use of natural resources, particularly by rural communities. A growing recognition of the potential value that these resources hold for local economies ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University Of KwaZulu-Natal Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
856
Place of Publication
Scottsville, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
ISBN
9781869140502
SKU
V9781869140502
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