Forestry as a possible solution to the environmental and energy difficulties facing semi-arid Africa. The case of Upper Volta

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Appl. Geog. Dev.; ()

OSTI ID:6268470

Weinstabel, P E; Zech, W

The total annual demand for wood in Upper Volta is about 4.2 million cubic m solid wood, 94% of the population depends on wood for energy (compared with 84% in the Sahel states as a whole), and more than 30% of income in urban areas is spent on acquiring wood. Any policy aimed at securing adequate food supplies for the population must therefore be accompanied by a programme for safeguarding energy supplies. Measures which should be included in an integrated energy programme are presented and details are given of Upper Volta's forestry programme. 21 references.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Bayreuth, Germany
• OSTI ID: 6268470
• Journal Information: Appl. Geog. Dev.; (), Vol. 20
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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