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Forests and water : a thematic study prepared in the framework of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005
- Title
- Forests and water : a thematic study prepared in the framework of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005 / L.S. Hamilton with contributions from N. Dudley ... [et al.].
- Author
- Hamilton, Lawrence S., 1925-2016.
- Publication
- Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2008.
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- Additional Authors
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- Description
- xi, 78 p. : ill.; 25 cm.
- Summary
- This study explains the role of forests in the hydrological cycle, with a particular focus on critical, "red flag" forest situations such as mountainous or steep terrain, river and coastal areas and swamp ecosystems, as well as the special case of mountainous small islands. It addresses the protection of municipal water supplies and emerging systems of payment for watershed services.--Publisher's description.
- Series Statement
- FAO forestry paper, 0258-6150 ; 155
- Uniform Title
- FAO forestry paper ; 155.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Additional Formats (note)
- Also available online.
- Contents
- Introduction -- Forests and water quantity -- Forests and water quality -- "Red flag" forest situations -- The special case of mountainous small islands -- Payments for environmental services -- Recommendations.
- ISBN
- 9789251060902 (pbk.)
- 9251060908 (pbk.)
- LCCN
- 2008487092
- OCLC
- ocn280379995
- SCSB-1498093
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library