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Catastrophic shifts in ecosystems
Wageningen University, Netherlands, 2001Evidence suggests that major ecosystems can shift to alternative and contrasting stable states depending on environmental conditions. The authors propose a theoretical model for these shifts.DocumentLand, people and forests in Eastern and Southern Africa: a study of the impact of land relations upon community involvement in forest future
Land Rights in Africa, Oxfam, 2000Examines the relationship of people’s rights in land to the manner in which they may be involved in the management of forests in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Lesotho and to a lesser degree Botswana and Swaziland.Includes examination of property relations, state power, land reform, recognition of customary rights, the changing nature oDocumentEquity and efficiency in contract farming schemes: the experience of agricultural tree crops
Overseas Development Institute, 2000This paper reviews the experience of contract farming and outgrower schemes for five agricultural tree crops: cocoa, rubber, palm oil, coffee and tea. The primary objective of the paper is to draw lessons from this experience to inform similar schemes with tree crops. The paper asks two main questions: how does contract farming work and who benefits?DocumentFruit and tree nuts report
Economics, Statistics and Market Information System, USDA Economics and Statistics System, 1999This full-text report provides current intelligence and historical data, and forecasts the effects of changing conditions on US fruit and tree nuts sector; covers production, consumption, shipments, prices received, etc.DocumentIndustrial uses of agricultural materials report
Economics, Statistics and Market Information System, USDA Economics and Statistics System, 1999This full-text report examines how agricultural materials are used by industry. Supplies relevant economic intelligence to people involved in research, development, production, processing, marketing and policy aspects of taking agricultural materials from farm to industrial marketplace.DocumentConcepts of sustainable agriculture and rural development: IISD bibliography
International Institute for Sustainable Development, Winnipeg, 1999DocumentWomen, environment and development: IISD bibliography
International Institute for Sustainable Development, Winnipeg, 1999