Wildlife and Food Security in Africa
Wildlife and Food Security in Africa

Author: Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9789251041031

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One path to solving the food security problem in Africa is to broaden the spectrum of crops cultivated and animals husbanded on the continent to include non-traditional species such as wildlife, and to develop new and innovative production systems to complement the conventional systems. In looking at the role of wildlife in food security in Africa, this publication is concerned not only with the direct contribution of wildlife as a food resource, but also with the influence of wildlife on access to food through employment and income generation, its influence on physical, spiritual and cultural well-being of people. as well as its positive and negative influences on food production capabilities.--Introduction.

Environmental Impact of Forestry
Environmental Impact of Forestry

Author: Robert C. Zimmermann

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9789251012963

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Screening of projects, preliminary assessment of environmental impact and other regulatory options. Detailed assessment of environmental impact. Review of environmental impact reports.

Agroforestry Parklands in Sub-Saharan Africa
Agroforestry Parklands in Sub-Saharan Africa

Author: Jean-Marc Boffa

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9789251043769

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This document attempts to present the current state of knowledge on agroforestry parkland systems. These systems, which for many local populations are very important for food security, income generation and environmental protection, are found primarily in the semi-arid and sub-humid zones of West Africa. The document first provides a thorough description of their distribution and diversity and discusses different ways of classifying them. It also presents data on current trends in parkland development and assesses determining factors. The document then provides an in-depth analysis of biophysical tree-soil-crop interactions and the factors regulating them, and describes various improved parkland management techniques. It goes on to examine the strength and limitations of institutional arrangements as well as the constraints imposed by Sahelian forest policies on the sustainable management of parklands. The production, use and marketing of parkland products is reviewed with an emphasis on their contribution to food security, local and national income as well as social values. Overall costs and benefits of the practice of parkland agroforestry are evaluated. In conclusion, the document identifies crucial research needs and promising avenues for promoting sustainable management of parkland systems.