The impact of human endeavours on the environment in the struggle to eke out a living through crop and animal agriculture is examined in a holistic context. Analyses focus on all the sources of pressure that modify the vegetation cover of rural Africa, including the effects of fires and burning of biomass, fuel wood extraction and deforestation and land clearing.
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Library ResourceConference Papers & ReportsDecember, 1995
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2014
There is renewed interest in the use of native tree species in ecosystem restoration for their biodiversity benefits. Growing native tree species in production systems (e.g. plantation forests and subsistence agriculture) can also ensure landscape functionality and support for human livelihoods. Achieving these full benefits requires consideration of genetic aspects that are often neglected, such as suitability of germplasm to the site, quality and quantity of the genetic pool used and regeneration potential.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1952
Revue internationale des forêts et des industries forestières
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1952
Revista internacional de silvicultura e industrias forestales
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