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Forests and landslides: the role of trees and forests in the prevention of landslides and rehabilitation of landslides-affected areas in Asia
Year of publication 2012
Understanding the role that trees and forests can play in preventing landslides is increasingly important as sloping areas in Asia are further developed and the impacts of climate change affect the region.
The roles of trees and forests in rehabilitating landslides-affected areas are also important because of the impacts of landslides on water resources and water quality. Against this background climate change adaptation in the region is receiving considerable attention.
The aim of this publication is to increase awareness and understanding of the role of trees and forests in the prevention of landslides and rehabilitation of affected areas. Of course the content should be used in conjunction with economic, social and environmental information so to make possible a real improvement of forest on sloping, both in Asia and elsewhere in the world.
Type of Tool
Guidelines manual kits for trainers
Guidelines manual kits for trainers
Scale of Application
Forest Management Unit
Forest Management Unit
Region
Global, Asia Pacific
Global, Asia Pacific
Biome
Tropical
Tropical
Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)
All forest types (natural and planted)
Primary Designated Function
Protection of soil and water
Protection of soil and water
Management Responsibility
All
All