El Salvador perfil ambiental
El Salvador's natural resources are the most overexploited in Central America, a problem exacerbated by the fact that the country is resource-poor and ecologically fragile to begin with. This interdisciplinary study examines the quantity and quality of El Salvador's natural resources, their utilization, state of degradation, capacity of regeneration, and problems related to their management. The first part assesses water, soil, forest, coastal, marine, mineral, and energy resources. The second part discusses "ecodevelopment" in relation to El Salvador's economic, social, and cultural characteristics, including land use, demography, education, and health. Next, the institutional, legal, and political aspects of environmental issues and natural resource conservation efforts are analyzed, highlighting: the need for social action; the role of government planning, programs, and projects; and the limitations of such actions. In the final part, recommendations are made for overcoming ecological degradation, including suggestions to increase public awareness; strengthen the roles of environmental scientists, nongovernmental organizations, and the national park system; and promote higher education in environmental sciences. Appended are an 894-item bibliography (1854-1984) and lists of endangered species.
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| Format: | biblioteca |
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San Salvador (El Salvador)
1985
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| Subjects: | AREAS SILVESTRES, CONSERVACION DE LOS RECURSOS, EL SALVADOR, |
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