Mountain Fisheries in Developing Countries by T. Petr FAO Consultant Toowoomba, Queensland Australia

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The background photo by T. Petr shows a trout river in Kashmir, India. The inserted small photo by S. Thapa (adapted from J. Shrestha’s book "Fishes, fishing implements and methods of Nepal") shows a fisher using paso, a special method used in the Trishuli River, Nepal. The cover was designed by G. Marmulla and G. Ellis.

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 2003

ISBN 92-5-104931-9

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Preparation of this document

Acknowledgements

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. FAO fisheries activities in mountainous regions

3. Importance of fisheries in mountain countries of the world

3.1 Asia
3.2 Latin America
3.3 Africa south of the Sahara
3.4 The South Pacific

4. Final considerations

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