Vanishing Treasures of the Philippine Rain Forest


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An illustrated study of the flora and fauna of the Philippine rain forest which explains its origins as well as the reasons that its imminent destruction threatens the economic and social well-being of the Philippine nation.




The Social Dynamics of Deforestation in the Philippines


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This work offers a detailed case study on the dynamics of forest use, degradation, and loss in Northeast Luzon, Philippines. Following an interdisciplinary approach, the study charts the degradation and loss of forest in this area between 1950 and 1990, as it relates to the social and political context of logging, forest migration, and changes in upland agriculture. Based on ten years of research, the author introduces us to the actions, livelihood options, and motives of all the principal group of actors.










Deforestation in the Postwar Philippines


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The only quantitative deforestation study to focus on one country, this case analysis of the Philippines since 1946 yields more concrete data than previous cross-national studies. David Kummer's close examination of the interactions among political, economic, and cultural factors and their environmental consequences sheds light on similar situations in other countries.













The Forests of the Philippines


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Depletion of the Forest Resources in the Philippines


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Deforestation in the Philippines is examined here by focusing on shifting cultivation as an aspect of forest depletion.