Forest Resources of Liberia
Author : Karl Rodney Mayer
Publisher :
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 32,29 MB
Release : 1951
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN :
Author : Karl Rodney Mayer
Publisher :
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 32,29 MB
Release : 1951
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN :
Author : Torkel Holsoe
Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 46,79 MB
Release : 1954
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN :
Author : World Resources Institute
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 19,11 MB
Release : 1988-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521335744
Six contributors explore the role of governments in accelerating the rate of forest destruction by providing direct and indirect subsidies to support what would otherwise be non-commercial logging operations. Without these financial incentives, most timber operations in the tropics would cease. In a series of country-by-country investigations, including examples from the developed and developing worlds, this book documents the government policies that are leading to the misuse of forest resources. Each is written by an authority on the county, and each contains descriptive, analytical and empirical material on key policies and their effects. The final country analysis focuses on the United States, where the consequences of the subsidized timber sales by the US Forest Service from most of the national forests are discussed. The book concludes with an overview of the impact of forest policies and the role of bilateral and multilateral agencies in their formulation. By directing attention toward the political dimension involved in forest clearance, this book will provide a clearer insight into the basic reasons why forests continue to be destroyed despite the outcry raised by conservationists.
Author : United States. International Cooperation Administration
Publisher :
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 30,92 MB
Release : 1961
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN :
Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 48,74 MB
Release :
Category : History
ISBN : 3550340222
Liberia is a small country located on the western coast of Africa. The country was founded in 1847 by freed slaves from the United States, and it was the first African nation to gain its independence in the 20th century. The country is rich in natural resources such as timber, diamonds, and iron ore, but it has suffered from political instability and civil war. The official language of Liberia is English, which is a result of the country's ties to the United States. The religion is predominantly Christian, with around 85% of the population practicing Christianity. Liberia has a unique and diverse culture, with strong emphasis on traditional beliefs and practices. The country is known for its vibrant music scene, which includes genres such as Afro-pop and Gospel. Despite its troubled past, Liberia has made significant strides towards political stability and economic growth in recent years.
Author : Raphael Zon
Publisher :
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 31,77 MB
Release : 1923
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN :
Author : Nancy V. Rawls
Publisher :
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 30,63 MB
Release : 1966
Category : New business enterprises
ISBN :
Author : Cifor
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 48,28 MB
Release : 2005-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9792446176
Author : William Nikolakis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 47,4 MB
Release : 2020-07-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1108471404
Provides a global analysis of policies to address deforestation, an important driver of climate change.
Author : Päivi Lujala
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 20,18 MB
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 1136536698
For most post-conflict countries, the transition to peace is daunting. In countries with high-value natural resources – including oil, gas, diamonds, other minerals, and timber –the stakes are unusually high and peacebuilding is especially challenging. Resource-rich post-conflict countries face both unique problems and opportunities. They enter peacebuilding with an advantage that distinguishes them from other war-torn societies: access to natural resources that can yield substantial revenues for alleviating poverty, compensating victims, creating jobs, and rebuilding the country and the economy. Evidence shows, however, that this opportunity is often wasted. Resource-rich countries do not have a better record in sustaining peace. In fact, resource-related conflicts are more likely to relapse. Focusing on the relationship between high-value natural resources and peacebuilding in post-conflict settings, this book identifies opportunities and strategies for converting resource revenues to a peaceful future. Its thirty chapters draw on the experiences of forty-one researchers and practitioners – as well as the broader literature – and cover a range of key issues, including resource extraction, revenue sharing and allocation, and institution building. The book provides a concise theoretical and practical framework that policy makers, researchers, practitioners, and students can use to understand and address the complex interplay between the management of high-value resources and peace. High-Value Natural Resources and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding is part of a global initiative led by the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the University of Tokyo, and McGill University to identify and analyze lessons in natural resource management and post-conflict peacebuilding. The project has generated six edited books of case studies and analyses, with contributions from practitioners, policy makers, and researchers. Other books in the series address land; water; livelihoods; assessing and restoring natural resources; and governance.