Air pollution & the forests of developing & rapidly industrialising countries (IUFRO research series 4)

This book examines the importance of air pollution for the forests of rapidly industrialising countries and regions. Its geographical coverage includes South and Central America, Africa, and Asia, including Siberia, China and Korea. The problems presented by air pollution are placed within the more general context of sustainable development within these regions and the historical legacy that they are attempting to deal with.

General problems associated with air quality in developing countries. Air pollution problems in the forested areas of Mexico and Central America. Regional impacts, consequences and policy options in Latin America. Forest problems in Africa. Forestry and air pollution in Central Asia , in China and Korea. Forestry problems in South-East Asia. Air pollution impacts on Indian forests. Woodfuels as a source of pollution. Forest fires and atmospheric pollution. Development of the regional policy process for air pollution in Asia, Africa and Latin America.