| English | This CD-ROM contains the findings of the first case study of the series Traditional Use and Availability of Aquatic Biodiversity in Rice-based Ecosystems. It describes teh Great Lake, Tonle Sap, ecosystem and ricefield fisheries in Cambodia, explains the scope and limitations of the study, describes the methods used in teh study and examines the results obtained. More than 100 aquatic species (fishes, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, mulluscs, insects, and plants) collected in rice fields and used daily by rural households are presented; teh species descriptions and photos are linked to information on collection tools and methods, uses and traditional knowledge. In conclusion, the authors caution against measures threatening aquatic organisms such as pesticide use, clearing of flooded forests and destructive fishing tools, and outline promising approaches for the sustainable management and use of this rich aquatic biodiversity. |
