| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 288 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
The Earthscan forest library |
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Earthscan forest library.
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| Contents |
Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 1 Dry Forests and Woodlands in Sub-Saharan Africa: Context and Challenges; Chapter 2 Distribution and Characteristics of African Dry Forests and Woodlands; Chapter 3 Biodiversity of Plants; Chapter 4 Contribution of Non-wood Forest Products to Livelihoods and Poverty Alleviation; Chapter 5 Non-wood Forest Products: Description, Use and Management; Chapter 6 Timber and Wood Products; Chapter 7 Woodfuel; Chapter 8 Livestock and Wildlife |
| Summary |
The dry forests and woodlands of Sub-Saharan Africa are major ecosystems, with a broad range of strong economic and cultural incentives for keeping them intact. However, few people are aware of their importance, compared to tropical rainforests, despite them being home to more than half of the continent's population. This unique book brings together scientific knowledge on this topic from East, West, and Southern Africa and describes the relationships between forests, woodlands, people and their livelihoods. Dry forest is defined as vegetation dominated by woody plants, primarily trees, the ca |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Forest management -- Africa, Sub-Saharan
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Forest products -- Africa, Sub-Saharan
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Forests and forestry -- Africa, Sub-Saharan
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- Forestry.
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Forest management
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Forest products
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Forests and forestry
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Sub-Saharan Africa
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Chidumayo, E. N
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Gumbo, D. J
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| ISBN |
9781849776547 |
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1849776547 |
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9781849711319 |
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1849711313 |
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1136531386 |
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9781136531385 |
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1282789902 |
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9781282789906 |
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9786612789908 |
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6612789905 |
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