The Conservation Atlas of Tropical Forests: Asia and the Pacific

by Jeffrey A. Sayer

The first authoritative reference work that gives a comprehensive & reliable overview of the status of tropical forests in Asia & the Pacific. Describes the issues, the impact of human encroachment, government policies, change in agricultural practices, tropical timber trade, the Tropical Forestry Action Plan, & the Protected Areas System. Discusses the effect of deforestation on species diversity, the peoples of the tropical forest, natural forest management, & shifting cultivation. Presents 18 country studies, with detailed color maps of tropical forests & accompanying text that describes the situation in each country. Sums up the debate & looks at the future of tropical forests & strategies for sustaining them.

335 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1991