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  1. Library Resource
    The vegetation of Singapore

    an updated map

    Peer-reviewed publication
    January, 2011
    Singapore

    The primeval vegetation of Singapore was largely lowland dipterocarp forest, with mangrove forest lining much of the coast and freshwater swamp forest found further inland adjacent to the streams and rivers. After colonization by the British in 1819, almost all the primeval vegetation was cleared for agriculture and other land uses. The most comprehensive vegetation map of Singapore was made in the 1970s and has not been updated since. Here we present an updated vegetation map of Singapore using information from satellite images, published works, and extensive ground-truthing.

  2. Library Resource
    National Policies
    January, 2011
    Togo

    L’objectif global du Programme National d’Investissements pour l’Environnement et les Ressources Naturelles au Togo (PNIERN) est de gérer durablement l’environnement et les ressources naturelles en vue de contribuer à l’amélioration de la sécurité alimentaire et à la croissance économique du pays et à la réduction de la pauvreté.

  3. Library Resource
    Regulations
    January, 2012
    Zimbabwe

    These By-laws, approved by the Minister in terms of section 90 of the Rural District Councils Act, shall apply to communal and resettlement land within the Makonde Rural District Council. They allow the Makonde Rural District Council to prepare a plan for- (a) all communal or resettlement land within the Council area; or (b) any ward or combination of wards in communal and resettlement land within the Council area; or (c) any part of award or wards in communal and resettlement land within the Council area. The By-laws set out the procedure for preparation and adoption of the Plan.

  4. Library Resource
    Regulations
    January, 2012
    Tanzania

    These Regulations make provision for the declaration, administration and management of wildlife management areas and the establishment of Community Based Organizations for such administration and management. They also provide for non-consumptive and consumptive utilisation of resources of wildlife management areas, the resolution of disputes and management of conflicts in such areas and define offences.Any village intending to designate an area as a Wildlife Management Area shall first establish a Community Based Organization in the manner prescribed under the Trustees’ Incorporation Act.

  5. Library Resource
    National Policies
    January, 2011
    Côte d'Ivoire

    Face aux contraintes qui entravent la gestion rationnelle des ressources naturelles et de l’environnement, la Cote d’Ivoire a élaboré la Politique Nationale de l’Environnement dont l’objectif est d’assurer un environnement sain et durable et de préserver les ressources naturelles.

  6. Library Resource
    The Rio Conventions: Action on Forests cover image
    Reports & Research
    January, 2012
    Global

    The importance of forests in climate change, biodiversity and desertification/land degradation


    Forests cover approximately 30 per cent of the Earth’s land surface and provide important ecosystem goods and services, including food, fodder, water, shelter, nutrient cycling, air purification, and cultural and recreational amenities. Forests also store carbon, provide habitat for a wide range of species and help alleviate land degradation and desertification.


  7. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    June, 2011
    Global

    L’importance des forêts pour atténuer le changement climatique et favoriser la conservation des espèces, comme moyen de stockage de l’eau, de production d’oxygène, de protection du sol et comme source d’humus, est bien connue. Toutefois, plus de 13 millions d’hectares de forêt disparaissent chaque année, surtout dans les zones tropicales.

  8. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    June, 2011
    Global

    Chaque année, 13 millions d’hectares de forêts sont perdus
    dans le monde, ce qui représente la superficie globale de
    l’Autriche et de la Suisse réunies. Cette déforestation touche
    à raison de 90 pour cent des forêts tropicales. La perte de
    forêts a des effets dévastateurs sur le climat et est la source
    de 15 % à 20 pour cent des émissions mondiales de gaz à
    effet de serre. Si l’on veut maintenir le réchauffement de la
    planète en-dessous du seuil critique de 2 °C, les pertes de
    forêts et la dégradation doivent être enrayées sans délai. En

  9. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    June, 2011
    Global

    Les populations vivant aux alentours d’aires protégées doivent développer de nouveaux moyens de subsistance pour assurer leur survie. Les populations riveraines des forêts dépendent souvent de l’utilisation des produits et services que leur offrent les ressources naturelles. L’exploitation de ces produits jadis «gratuits» est aujourd’hui réglementée et limitée, notamment pour des raisons environnementales.

  10. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    March, 2011
    Global

    The importance of forests for climate change mitigation and species conservation, as water stores and oxygen producers, soil protectors and humus providers, is well known. However, over 13 million hectares of forest are lost each year, mainly in the tropics.

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