Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. King's College London.
2. University of London. School of Oriental and African Studies.

Description

1. xiv, 243 p. : ill., maps; 23 cm.

Summary

1. "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.

Series statement

1. King's SOAS studies in development geography

Uniform title

1. King's SOAS studies in development geography.

Subject

1. Sustainable agriculture > Illubabor Administrative Region
2. Wetland management > Illubabor Administrative Region > Citizen participation

Contents

1. The Management of Wetland Resources -- Indigenous Knowledge and Wetland Management -- Wetland Resources in Illubabor -- The Research Approach -- The Study Wetlands -- The Hydrology of Valley Bottom Wetlands -- Indigenous Wetland Management in Illubabor -- Indigenous and Scientific Wetland Knowledge -- Sustainable Hydrological Management of Wetlands.

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-240) and index.

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain