The destruction of the tropical forest is one of the major problems of our time. Vast areas are rapidly becoming wastelands which support only a few tough weeds, perhaps some cattle, and the farms allowed to the poor. This book provides a vision of hope: in Latin America. Africa. And South East Asia, growing numbers of people are developing techniques specifically designed to promote the wise use and preservation of remaining forest lands. However, these grassroots strategies are often ignored in favour of grandiose schemes which inevitably fail. This pattern must be broken now or the tropical forests will be lost forever. Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution. Preface by Michael Robinson, Director, National Zoological Park. Smithsonian Institution Originally published in 1988
BEYOND DESTRUCTION, SUCCESS by Michael H. Robinson At times it seems
as though everyone is aware of the imminent threat to biodiversity and the
destruction of the great tropical rainforests. These are issues that have captured
the imagination of citizens in many countries, and this interest is being translated
into concern. Conferences, workshops, seminars and protests on rainforest
destruction and related environmental/biological problems have mushroomed.
Even museums ...
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Book claims that heavy metal poisoning is the cause of many neurological disorders, and is passed on from one generation to the next through epigenetics.
thought and good memory, and for increasing pleasure and lessening pain.5
Other neurotransmitters, such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine
are also affected by heavy metals; but serotonin and dopamine will be the ...
Indonesian-Arabic contemporary dictionary.
Indonesian-Arabic contemporary dictionary.
