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Policy and practice in the management of tropical watersheds / H. C. Pereira - 1 - 1517 páginas : ilustraciones ; 23 cm. - Winrock development-oriented literature series . - Winrock development-oriented literature series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-228) and index.

1. Introduction.-- 2. Natural hazards in watershed development.-- 3. The impact of human occupation.-- 4. The scientific basis for management of tropical watersheds.-- 5. The role of forests in watershed management.-- 6. Meeting the urgent fuel wood shortage in tropical developig countries.-- 7. The use of trees in tropical agriculture.-- 8. The role of livestock in watershade management.-- 9. Watershade techniques for rainfed crops.-- 10. Management problems of alluvial lowlands.-- 11. Policies of land use for flood abatement.-- 12. Responsibilities of governments and aid agencies in watershed rehabilitation.-- 13. Sources of information and recommended reading.

ISBN: 1852930896

Subjects--Topical Terms:
AGRICULTURA
GESTIÓN DE CUENCAS HIDROGRÁFICAS
REGIONES TROPICALES

Dewey Class. No.: 333.9115 / P4361p