Pacific Forest: A History of Resource Control and Contest in Solomon Islands, c. 1800-1997 [9789004119604]

Overview

This book addresses the contending views of the uses of Solomon Island forest. Ranging from an examination of the interaction between the first settlers and their forest, the book goes on to analyse the attitudes of the British administrators, planters, and missionaries. The colonial government sought to protect the resource, but neglected to consider the wishes of the forest’s inhabitants in planning for its future economic use. The independent governments failed to protect the dwindling forest on customary land in the face of accelerating demands from their own people and of Asian-based logging companies, while non-governmental organisations and aid-donors have tried to invoke a more conservative regime of forest use.

The book, Pacific Forest: A History of Resource Control and Contest in Solomon Islands, c. 1800-1997 [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9789004119604 in Leather by Judith Bennett may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.