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Descrizione fisica: xi, 78 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Note generali: Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction -- Forests and water quantity -- Forests and water quality -- "Red flag" forest situations -- The special case of mountainous small islands -- Payments for environmental services -- Recommendations.
This study explains the role of forests in the hydrological cycle, with a particular focus on critical, "red flag" forest situations such as mountainous or steep terrain, river and coastal areas and swamp ecosystems, as well as the special case of mountainous small islands. It addresses the protection of municipal water supplies and emerging systems of payment for watershed services.--Publisher's description.
Also freely available online.

ISBN: 9251060908

Serie: FAO forestry paper, ; 155

Altri nomi: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Soggetti: Forest hydrology
Forest influences
Forest management
Watershed management
Watersheds

Classificazione: 333.75