Indigenous management of wetlands
Subtitle: experiences in Ethiopia
By: Alan B. Dixon.
Contributors: King's College (University of London); University of London. School of Oriental and African Studies.
Series: King's SOAS studies in development geography
Publisher: Ashgate
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Aldershot
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
Subjects: Wetland management -- Ethiopia -- Illubabor Administrative Region -- Citizen participation; Sustainable agriculture -- Ethiopia -- Illubabor Administrative Region
Description: "There has been increasing recognition around the world that wetlands are fragile ecosystems which require sensitive and sustainable management if they are to continue to provide their range of functions and benefits. These functions and benefits, which include contributions to food security and environmental regulation, play a critical role in sustaining rural livelihoods in many developing countries. Drawing upon recent research carried out in the area, this book identifies and discusses the importance of wetlands to local communities in south-west Ethiopia, and in particular, how indigenous wetland management practices contribute to sustainable wetland use."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references [225]-240 and index.