ABSTRACT

This book of selected research papers, originally presented at the "Symposium of Fragile Lands of Latin America—The Search for Sustainable Uses," presents some fresh evidence of the viability of a few "non-conventional" strategies for natural resource development and management.

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

part One|49 pages

Fragile Lands and Technology Transfer: Conceptual Frameworks

part Two|148 pages

Strategies for Tropical Rainforest Management

part Three|42 pages

Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture in the Andean Highlands

part Four|21 pages

A Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture on Desert Streambeds