The Social Dynamics of Deforestation in the Philippines

The Social Dynamics of Deforestation in the Philippines
Author: Gerhard van den Top
Publisher: NIAS Press
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9788791114144

This work offers a detailed case study on the dynamics of forest use, degradation, and loss in Northeast Luzon, Philippines. Following an interdisciplinary approach, the study charts the degradation and loss of forest in this area between 1950 and 1990, as it relates to the social and political context of logging, forest migration, and changes in upland agriculture. Based on ten years of research, the author introduces us to the actions, livelihood options, and motives of all the principal group of actors.

Report of the Philippine Commission to the Secretary of War

Report of the Philippine Commission to the Secretary of War
Author: United States. Philippine Commission (1899-1900)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 844
Release: 1907
Genre: Philippines
ISBN:

Includes information by the Commission and various public officials and agencies on the economic, social, geographic and local governmental development of the Philippines.