ABSTRACT
Thus far we have looked at the fuelwood trap and explored ways of avoiding it by developing a new approach to the problem and new methods of dealing with it. Now we turn to examine ways of locating the problem areas. A study by the FA0 published in 1983 tried to produce a map of relative fuelwood scarcity for all developing countries.' Data for the supply estimates was compiled from the natural growth rates of vegetation and the accessible sustainable supply. Consumption estimates were based upon the available data. By comparing the two sets of figures, the extent of fuelwood scarcity was assessed. Twenty-year projections were then made, based on estimates of population growth.
