Ecological research for development

Uganda is rich in aquatic ecosystems. Commercial fishing involves an off‐take that may not be ultimately sustainable. Aquatic ecosystems, like the forests, are under pressure. Forests, for many years to come, will remain the main source of energy for the people. They also continue to be cleared to m...

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Published in:African journal of ecology 2004-08, Vol.42 (s1), p.2-5
Main Author: Kayanja, F. I. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
charcoal
ecosystems
electricity
firewood
fish
forests
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Summary:Uganda is rich in aquatic ecosystems. Commercial fishing involves an off‐take that may not be ultimately sustainable. Aquatic ecosystems, like the forests, are under pressure. Forests, for many years to come, will remain the main source of energy for the people. They also continue to be cleared to make way for agricultural use of the land. Research for development must address problems of this kind as they are at the heart of the development process.
ISSN:0141-6707
1365-2028
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2028.2004.00453.x