Rehabilitation of degraded mountain ecosystems in southwestern China: an integrated approach
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The causes of and solutions to deforestation in China's mountain regions are presented. Causes include overgrazing and inappropriate farming techniques brought on by rapid population growth; solutions include the use of appropriate technologies such as agroforestry to encourage mountain ecosystem regeneration and sustainable development.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 1999
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Disharmony between society and environmental carrying capacity: a historical review, with an emphasis on China
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The historical case studies illustrating the ecological crisis in China that arise from disharmony between sustainable consumption and environmental carrying capacity are examined. Improvements in science, technology and social institutions are some the main factors that will help in resolving the ecological crisis.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2007
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China's natural wetlands: past problems, current status and future challenges
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The current status of the natural wetlands in China along with past problems, efforts put in as well as challenges faced in their reclamation and protection is presented.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2007
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