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Environmental Effects of Watershed Modifications
David, Wilfredo P. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 1984
Watershed management is more effective when there is a relief from the population to exploit the land. Undoubtedly … components of watershed ecosystems This paper defines the basic concepts and assumptions in the discussion of watershed … management with the objective of providing sound physical bases for land use policies for rural and forest watershed. Related …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005787275
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The Private Costs of Commercial Forestry, Reforestation and Social Forestry
Angeles, Marian S. delos; Cruz, Cerenilla; Corpuz, … - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 1988
This article is prepared for the Upland Policy Conference on March 14, 1988. It analyzes the private perspective of upland resource management mechanisms by drawing from the salient findings of studies on commercial forestry, reforestation and communal tree farming conducted under PIDS/IDRC...
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Mercury Pollution Due to Small-Scale Gold Mining in the Philippines: An Economic Analysis
Orbeta, Aniceto C.; Israel, Danilo C.; Asirot, Jasminda - 2000
The study reviews small-scale gold mining in the Philippines and economically assesses mercury pollution and other development problems in the industry. The end purpose is to suggest measures to address the problems and promote better environmental and overall management of small-scale mining....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429607
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Research Program Planning for Natural Resource Management: A Background Analysis
Rola, Agnes C. - 2000
should take active part in the management of the watershed as a significant source of surface water for irrigation. But we … treated from the watershed scale; and take into account the broad range of stakeholders that will be affected and the role of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429610
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Mercury Pollution Due to Small-Scale Gold Mining in the Philippines: An Economic Analysis
Orbeta, Aniceto Jr. C.; Israel, Danilo C.; Asirot, Jasminda - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2000
The study reviews small-scale gold mining in the Philippines and economically assesses mercury pollution and other development problems in the industry. The end purpose is to suggest measures to address the problems and promote better environmental and overall management of small-scale mining....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005785179
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Research on Forest Policies for Philippine Development Planning: A Survey
Angeles, Marian S. delos - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 1981
Central to this study is the question of how benefits and costs from using a potentially renewable resource such as forests could be optimized for Philippine economic growth. This issue is better understood through a study of policies affecting forest management and their impact on physical...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005787252
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Research on Minerals for Philippine Development Planning: A Survey
Santos, Teodoro M. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 1981
Studies on the mineral industry, specifically on metallic minerals, have dealt with the generation of geologic information, considered a vital input in the various stages of the mineral industry. This paper notes, however, that there is uneven distribution of research on the mineral industry...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005787270
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Policy Issues on Commercial Forest Management
Angeles, Marian S. delos; Cruz, Cerenilla - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 1984
This paper focuses on issues surrounding the management of Philippine commercial forests as it deals with forest destruction and renewal problems. Likewise, the economics of commercial forest management for both natural forests and tree plantations is highlighted. Policy implications are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005490118
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The Impact of Government Policies on Forest Resources Utilization
Nelson, Gerald C. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 1984
The impact of government policies on forest resource utilization is analyzed using two conceptual frameworks. The first focuses on determinants of resource depletion and the rate at which the resource is extracted by economic activity while the second focuses on the impact of government policies...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005490134
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Mercury Pollution Due to Small-Scale Gold Mining in the Philippines: An Economic Analysis
Israel, Danilo C.; Asirot, Jasminda - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2002
The study reviews small-scale gold mining in the Philippines and assesses economically mercury pollution and other development problems of the industry. The end purpose is to suggest measures to address the problems and promote better environmental and overall management of small-scale mining....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005092611