Author Bellefontaine et al.

Year of publication 2000

This study identifies decisions and operational instructions based on past experience to foster development, indicate ways of research and action, and rationalize educational decisions. It is a collection of information as possible to better record existing expertise, experience, know-how and trends in dry tropical zone forest management. The first part of the book is about forests in the tropical zones and the issues raised by their management. It is an introductory component which sets out the framework, the limitations and the purpose of the paper. Chapter I emphasizes the urgent need to guarantee the long-term management of the tropical zone forests, and the importance of mobilizing the international community. Chapters II and III describe the forest stands studied, their geographic distribution, and tries to identify the main evolutionary factors in these areas. Lastly, Chapter IV sets out the concepts, principles and technical imperatives involved in sustainable management, which encompasses forestry measures to combat the degradation of forest stands. The study is direct to specialists and practitioners in the field of forest resource management and conservation in the countries concerned.