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This text examines the importance of air pollution for the forests of rapidly industrializing countries and regions. Its geographical coverage includes South and Central America, Africa, and Asia, including Siberia, China and Korea. The problems presented by air pollution are placed within the more general context of sustainable development within these regions and the historical legacy that they are attempting to deal with. Attention is drawn to the very serious problems associated with poor air quality n cities such as Mexico City and Chongqing, China. Air pollution in these areas is amongst the worst in the world. Several chapters examine the importance of forest fires as a source of air pollution, with particular reference being made to Southeast Asia fires in recent years. The available information about the effects of this pollution on the surrounding forests is reviewed, and recommendations are made for a better understanding of the impacts. A final chapter reviews developments in air pollution control policies in the different regions covered by the book.

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Author:   John Innes (University of British Columbia, Canada) ,  Abu Haron (Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia) ,  Abu Haron (Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia) ,  Abu Haron (Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Volume:   No. 5
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.658kg
ISBN:  

9780851994819

ISBN 10:   0851994814
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   27 June 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1: Foreword 2: Air Pollution and Forestry in Rapidly Industrializing Countries: an Introduction 3: General Problems Associated with Air Quality in Developing Countries 4: Air Pollution Problems in the Forested Areas of Mexico and Central America 5: Regional Impacts, Consequences and Policy Options in Relation to Air Pollution in Latin America 6: Forest Problems in Africa 7: Forestry Problems Related to Air Pollution in Central Asia 8: Forestry Problems and Air Pollution in China and Korea 9: Forestry Problems in South-east Asia 10: Research on Air Pollution Impacts on Indian Forests 11: The Importance of Woodfuels as a Source of Pollution in Developing and Rapidly Industrializing Countries 12: Forest Fires and Atmospheric Pollution 13: Development of the Regional Policy Process for Air Pollution in Asia, Africa and Latin America 14: Conclusions

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