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Synopsis
The Alternatives to Slash and Burn (ASB) consortium was formed in 1992 by a group of concerned national and international research institutions to address the global and local issues associated with this form of agriculture. With contributions from scientists, economists, ecologists, and anthropologists, this book synthesizes the first decade of ASB's work. It assesses the environmental, economic, and social impact of deforestation and the needs of small-scale farmers who rely on slash-and-burn agriculture for their livelihood.
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About the Author
Cheryl A. Palm is senior research scientist, the Earth Institute at Columbia University; Stephen A. Vosti is associate director, Center for Natural Resources Policy Analysis, University of California-Davis; Pedro A. Sanchez is director of Tropical Agriculture, the Earth Institute at Columbia University; Polly J. Ericksen is a science officer fellow with the Global Environmental Change and Food Systems.
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This book... offers a detailed analysis of the many dimensions of deforestation. (New Agriculturist)
The book is rich in conceptual tools, empirical analyses, and alternatives... I highly recommend it. (Raymond P. Poincelot Journal of Sustainable Agriculture)
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An important synthesis of research arising from the 1992 creation of the Alternatives to Slash and Burn (ASB) consortium. (Gary S. Hartshorn Bioscience)
The book is worth reading. It is a cornucopia of facts, hypotheses, research approaches, thoughts and examples exciting for scientists. (Manfred Denich Environmental Conservation)
Forest scientists of all disciplines... would benefit by reading this book. (John Klock Economic Botany)
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- PublisherColumbia University Press
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0231134517
- ISBN 13 9780231134514
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages480
- EditorPalm Cheryl, Vosti Stephen, Sanchez Pedro, Ericksen Polly
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