« Wildlands » conservation in Central America during the 1980s : a geographical perspective

Benchmark 1990

Auteur :
HERLIHY, P. H.

Description :
More than 240 wild areas that total more than 70 000 km2 now receive protection in Central America. Most of these are tropical rain forest and incorporate indigenous populations. This article inventories protected areas for each country and offers research priorities that will ensure preservation of their natural and cultural diversity.―(DWG)


Type de document :
Article de monographie

Source :
Yearbook, Conference of Latin Americanist Geographers, 1992, vol. 17-18, p. 31-43, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 61 réf.

Date :
1992

Editeur :
Pays édition : Etats-Unis