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The future is an ancient lake : traditional knowledge, biodiversity and genetic resources for food and agriculture in Lake Chad Basin ecosystems
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The future is an ancient lake : traditional knowledge, biodiversity and genetic resources for food and agriculture in Lake Chad Basin ecosystems / Caterina Batello, Marzio Marzot, Adamou Harouna Touré ; [editor, Caterina Batello ; photographs, Marzio Marzot].
ISBN
9251050643
Published
Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, c2004.
Physical Description
xii, 307 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 30 cm.
Notes
Foreword by Peter Kenmore; preface by Mahmoud Solh.
"FAO Inter-Departmental Working Group on Biological Diversity for Food and Agriculture"--Cover.
"TC/M/Y5118E/1/05.04/2500"--P. [4] of cover.
Summary
This art book contains over 350 color photographs by Mario Marzot, documented information on traditional food production systems, scientific details and notes from a journey through the Lake Chad Basin in Africa. It provides an insight into the life and customs of the local farmers, fishermen and pastoralists who foster, maintain and utilize biodiversity in their traditional agricultural systems, thereby deploying the knowledge and techniques that they have accumulated over many centuries.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 24, 2004
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
The lake and its ecosystems
Grasslands
Livestock breeds
Kreb
Farming systems
Water and land
Fisheries
Wildlife
Atroun and dihé
The ecosystem approach and the Lake Chad Basin.
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