Forestry in Namibia, 1850-1990
Author: Antti Erkkilä
Publisher:
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13:
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Deforestation and Reforestation in Namibia
Author: Emmanuel Kreike
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2009-10-26
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9047444205
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescriptions of the late 1800s landscape in the Ovambo floodplain in north-central Namibia closely match the area’s late 1900s appearance, suggesting that little change occurred between the pre-colonial baseline and the postcolonial outcome. Yet, paradoxically, colonial conquest, population pressure, biological invasions, new technology, and economic globalization caused both dramatic deforestation and reforestation in less than a century. The paradox stems from the fact that the prevailing global environmental models obscure and homogenize the process of environmental change: different and contradictory interpretations are dismissed as alternative readings or misreadings of the same process. Deforestation and Reforestation, however, argues that the paradox highlights the need to reframe environmental change as plural processes occurring along multiple trajectories that may be dissynchronized and asymmetrical.
Historical Dictionary of Namibia
Author: Victor L. Tonchi
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2012-08-31
Total Pages: 587
ISBN-13: 0810879905
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn March 21, 1990, Sam Nujoma was sworn in as the first president of independent Namibia. This ceremony marked the end of a struggle that lasted more than two decades and a period of colonialism that lasted more than a century. Finally, after decades long wars over grazing in the 19th century, genocidal colonial suppression by Germany at the beginning of the 20th century, repressive apartheid racialism throughout the 20th century, and a prolonged armed liberation struggle, Namibians had the chance to choose their own leaders, develop a democratic political process in a free society, and to bring economic development and greater equity to their country. The Historical Dictionary of Namibia covers the history of Namibia through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has several hundred cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Namibia.
Forestry Policies of Selected Countries in Africa
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 576
ISBN-13: 9789250039251
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProceedings of a Regional Expert Consultation on Forestry Policies in Africa, Accra, Ghana, October 1995. Parallel texts in English & French
Ecology and Biogeography of Pinus
Author: David M. Richardson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2000-07-31
Total Pages: 556
ISBN-13: 9780521789103
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive review essential for all involved in the management of natural and planted pine forests.
Silviculture in the Tropics
Author: Sven Günter
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2011-06-24
Total Pages: 547
ISBN-13: 3642199860
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book integrates the latest global developments in forestry science and practice and their relevance for the sustainable management of tropical forests. The influence of social dimensions on the development of silvicultural concepts is another spotlight. Ecology and silvicultural options form all tropical continents, and forest formations from dry to moist forests and from lowland to mountain forests are covered. Review chapters which guide readers through this complex subject integrate numerous illustrative and quantitative case studies by experts from all over the world. On the basis of a cross-sectional evaluation of the case studies presented, the authors put forward possible silvicultural contributions towards sustainability in a changing world. The book is addressed to a broad readership from forestry and environmental disciplines.
Indigenous Knowledge of Namibia
Author: C. Chinsembu
Publisher: African Books Collective
Published: 2015-12-29
Total Pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9991642064
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIndigenous knowledge is the dynamic information base of a society, facilitating communication and decision-making. It is the cornerstone of many modern-day innovations in science and technology. It is also a ready and valuable resource for sustainable and resilient livelihoods, and attracts increasing public interest due to its applications in bio-technology, health, bioprospecting, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food preparation, mathematics and astronomy. INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE OF NAMIBIA is a fascinating compendium aimed at a wide readership of academics and students, government officials, policy makers, and development partners. The 17 chapters examine the indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants for treating HIV/AIDS, malaria, cancer, and other microbial infections of humans and livestock; indigenous foods; coping and response strategies in dealing with human-wildlife conflicts, floods, gender, climate change and the management of natural resources. A new rationalisation of adolescent customary and initiation ceremonies is recommended in response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic; and a case study of the San people of Namibia speaks to the challenges of harmonising modern education with that of indigenous people.
Site Species Matching and Planting Techniques for Arid Zone Forestry in Namibia
Author: Joachim Krug
Publisher: Cuvillier Verlag
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 3865373216
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Author: John M. Mendelsohn
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEncountering the Past in Nature
Author: Timo Myllyntaus
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 0821413570
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnnotation. Six essays by Finnish scholars (which accounts for some of the notes being in Finnish) discuss the "new" science of environmental history, issues and case studies of change over time in forested Northern Hemisphere zones due to natural and human forces, and Western conceptions of wilderness. The editors are with the U. of Helsinki, whose press first published the book in 1999. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.
