Humid Tropical Environments
Humid Tropical Environments

Author: Alison Reading

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1995-10-30

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 0631191747

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The humid tropics contain some of the world's richest, most diverse, most important and most threatened environments. This book draws on recent work by geographers, biologists, ecologists, geologists and climatologists to present a complete and integrated appraisal of the natural environment of all the humid tropical regions of the world. The most complete textbook on this key subject. Fully illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams. Informative case studies and examples. Considers the physical environment as a whole and stresses the link between the elements.

Environmental Guidelines for Resettlement Projects in the Humid Tropics
Environmental Guidelines for Resettlement Projects in the Humid Tropics

Author: Peter R. Burbridge

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9789251027547

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This report is the first result of an ongoing effort to provide practical advice and guidance to the specialists who formulate resettlement and other development projects, and to the environmental specialist who review these projects. In the first part an overview of the impact of resettlement in the humid Tropics is given. In the second part principles and checklists for the formulation and assessment of resettlement are presented

Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics
Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1993-02-01

Total Pages: 721

ISBN-13: 0309047498

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Rainforests are rapidly being cleared in the humid tropics to keep pace with food demands, economic needs, and population growth. Without proper management, these forests and other natural resources will be seriously depleted within the next 50 years. Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics provides critically needed direction for developing strategies that both mitigate land degradation, deforestation, and biological resource losses and help the economic status of tropical countries through promotion of sustainable agricultural practices. The book includes: A practical discussion of 12 major land use options for boosting food production and enhancing local economies while protecting the natural resource base. Recommendations for developing technologies needed for sustainable agriculture. A strategy for changing policies that discourage conserving and managing natural resources and biodiversity. Detailed reports on agriculture and deforestation in seven tropical countries.

Soils in the Humid Tropics and Monsoon Region of Indonesia
Soils in the Humid Tropics and Monsoon Region of Indonesia

Author: Kim H. Tan

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-05-28

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 1420069101

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Highlighting the vast differences in tropical climate, from hot and humid to cool and arctic, Soils in the Humid Tropics and Monsoon Region of Indonesia explores the climate, soil zones, and altitudinal variation in soil formation. The author explores the changes in geomorphology, especially in climate and vegetation above sea level, that ha

Properties and Management of Soils in the Tropics
Properties and Management of Soils in the Tropics

Author: Pedro A. Sanchez

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-01-10

Total Pages: 685

ISBN-13: 1107176050

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Long-awaited second edition of classic textbook, brought completely up to date, for courses on tropical soils, and reference for scientists and professionals.

Study Week on a Modern Approach to the Protection of the Environment
Study Week on a Modern Approach to the Protection of the Environment

Author: G. B. Marini-Bettòlo

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2017-01-31

Total Pages: 632

ISBN-13: 1483287556

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These Proceedings consider all aspects of the environmental problems facing the world today - scientific, social, economic, philosophical and historical. Many of the discussions which followed paper presentations are included in the text. Along with scientific discussions of solutions to particular problems, the book argues for a new approach to thought and action in the use of natural resources. If a constructive global strategy towards the protection of the environment is to be socially compatible and economically sound, then it must be developed through an interdisciplinary approach which will avoid the impractical solutions which might be suggested by theoretical or unilateral considerations. Ecological, economic, social and cultural research must be accompanied by the development of a new mentality of respect for the environment which will inculcate a reasonable and moderate use of natural resources.