Including 2 case studies on the impact of montane land use on lowland paddy in Vietnam (Howard, C.) and ecosystem services of the forest gardens in Sri Lanka (Sinclair, F. L.; Hitinayake, G.).

Including 3 case studies from other regions: coppices and fuelwood production in Italy (Torta, G.); planting stock quality and establishment in the New Zealand high country (Ledgard, N. J.; Baker, G. C.); and choosing species for planting in the Ecuadorian Andes (Hofstede, R. G. M.; Jongsma, W.;...

The very large area of forest lands within the territory of Russia creates a number of unique problems for the efficient management of the resource. In the eastern part of the country, pollution problems exist around point sources such as Noril'sk and Bratsk, but the low population to the east and...

Air pollution is an increasingly important environmental problem in developing country regions, particularly in parts of Asia. Projections indicate that potentially large increases in emissions may occur during the next 20-50 years if current development patterns persist. This chapter focuses on...

This book examines the importance of air pollution for the forests of rapidly industrializing countries and regions in 12 main chapters contributed by different authors. Its geographical coverage includes South and Central America, Africa and Asia, including Siberia, China and Korea. The problems...

Hydrothermal time (HTT) analysis is an effective method for quantifying germination response to temperature and water potential. Time course curves under any temperature and water potential conditions can be generated from knowledge of the HTT parameters mean base water potential, standard...

Information is given on the increase in pesticide sales and use globally and in individual developing countries during the last two decades. Emphasis is given on pesticide exports from developed countries into markets of Latin America, Asia and Africa.

This chapter focuses on the environmental and health risks associated with pesticide use in developing countries. Accounts of pesticide poisoning of farmers in Latin America, Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe and North America are presented.

Results are presented of case studies on the level of pesticide residues in food samples in Latin America, Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. The risks of consumer exposure and acute pesticide poisoning caused by pesticide residues on food are discussed.