The Fragile Tropics of Latin America. Sustainable Management of Changing Environments (UNU, 1995, 335 p.): Part 4 : The semi-arid north-east: Characteristics and utilization of tree species in the semi-arid woodland of north-east Brazil: References

The Fragile Tropics of Latin America. Sustainable Management of Changing Environments (UNU, 1995, 335 p.)

Part 4 : The semi-arid north-east

Characteristics and utilization of tree species in the semi-arid woodland of north-east Brazil

		(introduction...)
		1 Introduction
		2 Bioclimatic divisions of north-east Brazil and the floristic composition of the caatinga stand
		3 Response and stress tolerance of caatinga trees to various water conditions
		4 Utilization of the caatinga trees
		5 Deforestation associated with increased firewood consumption and charcoal production
		6 Conclusions and a proposal
		Acknowledgements
		Appendix
		References

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