| Sumario: | This book by Plinio Sist addresses the sustainable exploitation of tropical forests, emphasizing their crucial role in biodiversity, climate regulation, and resource provision. It discusses the alarming rate of deforestation and degradation caused by agricultural expansion, logging, and climate change, and highlights the importance of sustainable forestry practices for conservation. The author, with over thirty years of experience in tropical forest ecology, presents a comprehensive analysis of selective logging, its impacts, and proposes strategies for sustainable management that benefit both the environment and local populations. The book is intended for researchers, policymakers, and those interested in environmental conservation.
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