Using photomaps to support participatory processes of community forestry in the Middle Hills of Nepal

Auteur :
MATHER, R.

Description :
Aerial photographs and participatory photomapping (tracing maps over air photos) are evaluated in order to support participatory processes of community forestry in Parbat District of the Middle Hill Region. A. finds that most people, regardless of their education, accurately interpreted forest conditions and profiles of community use from photographs. Development of a service for low-cost printing of high resolution and geographically correct photomaps is described. - (SLD)


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Mountain research and development, issn : 0276-4741, 2000, vol. 20, n°. 2, p. 154-161, nombre de pages : 8, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 24 ref.

Date :
2000

Editeur :
Pays édition : Japon, Tokyo, United Nations University