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The Social Dynamics of Deforestation in the Philippines

Actions, Options and Motivations. NIAS Man and Nature in Asia Series 6

By (author) Gerhard van den Top
Genres: Deforestation
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: NIAS Press, Copenhagen, Denmark
Published: 21st Oct 2010
Dimensions: w 150mm h 150mm d 20mm
Weight: 605g
ISBN-10: 8791114535
ISBN-13: 9788791114533
Barcode No: 9788791114533
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This major work offers a detailed case study into the dynamics of forest use, degradation and loss in Northeast Luzon, Philippines. Following an interdisciplinary approach, the study charts the degradation and loss of forest cover in this area between 1950 and 1990 and relates it to the social and political context of logging, forest migration and changes in upland agriculture. This represents a major contribution to knowledge both in the field of Philippine studies and in relation to deforestation, environmental change, political ecology and development. Based on 10 years of research, five of which in the Sierra Madre region, the author introduces us to the actions, livelihood options and motives of all the principal groups of actors. Using a stimulating and fascinating balance between systematic survey data and the qualitative reporting of conversations with these key actors, this book offers a compelling insight into the long history of national, regional and local outsiders gaining access to the natural resources and lands of this last large forest frontier in the Philippines. This title falls in the category of Environmental Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Politics, and Philippines. It is suitable for academic researchers and post-graduate students.

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"'This is an excellent book, marvellously detailed and closely argued, supported with a wealth of evidence. It demonstrates in all its complexities what happens when natural resource exploitation is driven by short-term, profit-obsessed motives rather than by policies and practices which address the longer term public interest.' (Victor T. King, University of Leeds)"