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Description: Philip Hurst uses six case studiesthe Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, and Burmato illustrate the environmental, human, and economic consequences of forest destruction. He explains how its causes are rooted in an exploitation of natural resources for Western markets, as well as a range of other factors, including the land hunger of small farmers, ill-conceived development strategies, and the pressures of foreign debt. Hurst stresses the need to involve local people in the management of the remaining forests. He explores national parks, protection of tribal land rights, and other specific policy measures.
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