Publication | 1995
IUCN Sahel studies : Sahel-Sahel a controversial vision
This report analyses the factors which motivate land use by rural populations and provides a context for any policy or strategy which addresses natural resource conservation in the Sahel. The author suggests that production systems in the Sahel have reached or even exceeded their capacity to…
Publication | 1994
An inventory of Brazilian wetlands
Publication | 1994
Publication | 1993
Sharing the land : wildlife, people and development in Africa
This book aims to provide an African perspective to the global debate on the sustainable use of wild species. Examples and contributions from across the continent illustrate the conservation dilemma - pressure on Africa's ecosystems and the reality of wildlife use by numerous communities. A look…
Publication | 1993
Oil and gas exploration and production in mangrove areas : guidelines for environmental protection
This publication, prepared in cooperation with the oil industrys Exploration Production Forum, sets out the oil exploration process, describes the potential environmental consequences of exploration and recommends measures for the prevention or minimization of adverse impacts. The material is…
Publication | 1993
This report reviews the most recent research findings and management issues on the utilization of coastal resources in Senegal, with the view to providing baseline guidelines for future coastal planning initiatives.
Publication | 1993
Publication | 1991
The management of tropical moist forest lands : ecological guidelines
A comprehensive guide to fundamental ecological principles in tropical moist forest lands. This edition has been revised to encompass our increased knowledge and understandings of the complexities of forest management. It addresses the cross-cutting issues: the effects of government policies,…
Publication | 1992
Publication | 1992
A source book for future research and management activities, these 20 papers cover wetland issues in Kenya and underline the need for a national wetland programme.