Rainforestation farming: option for rural development and biodiversity conservation in the humid tropics of Southeast Asia

Autor*innen

• Andreas Schulte

Parameter

• Biologie
• Naturwissenschaften

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Tropical Southeast Asia's archipelago is renowned for its rich biodiversity, but this unique ecosystem faces severe threats from unsustainable land use, including harmful logging, monoculture expansion, and population-driven land demands. Traditional agricultural areas are degrading into "green deserts," losing their ecological function. Rural poverty and neglect of ecological principles have further diminished once-thriving rainforest regions. To combat this, there is a pressing need to reforest or enrich degraded primary forest areas across Southeast Asia. A sustainable farming system, “Rainforestation Farming,” has been developed, aiming to align agricultural practices with the local rainforest ecosystem. This approach enhances local farmers' incomes while rehabilitating biodiversity. Central to this system is the cultivation of local tree species, which are crucial for creating a balanced ecosystem. The book compiles essential knowledge on key trees for Rainforestation Farming, including hardwoods, fruit trees, and fast-growing pioneer species that provide necessary shade for hardwoods typically found in Dipterocarpaceae-dominated rainforests. These valuable timber trees can offer a sustainable income when grown alongside pioneer and fruit trees. The author, a respected tropical forest ecologist, has created a vital resource that will aid rehabilitation efforts not just in the Visayas but throughout regions where former tr

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002