Fragile Lands Of Latin America - 9780367162818

Taylor & Francis

This book of selected research papers, originally presented at the \""Symposium of Fragile Lands of Latin America\u2014The Search for Sustainable Uses,\"" presents some fresh evidence of the viability of a few \""non-conventional\"" strategies for natural resource development and management. > This book of selected research papers, originally presented at the \""Symposium of Fragile Lands of Latin America\u2014The Search for Sustainable Uses,\"" presents some fresh evidence of the viability of a few \""non-conventional\"" strategies for natural resource development and management. > Foreword -- Introduction -- Fragile Lands and Technology Transfer: Conceptual Frameworks -- The Geography of Fragile Lands in Latin America -- Development of Fragile Lands: An Integrated Approach Reconsidered -- Transferring Traditional Technology: A Bottom-Up Approach for Fragile Lands -- Strategies for Tropical Rainforest Management -- Economic Prospects from Tropical Rainforest Ethnobotany -- Agriculturaa