Biomass assessment
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Biomass assessment
(Earthscan library collection, . Energy and infrastructure ; v. 6)
Earthscan, 2009, c1989
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Biomass assessment : woody biomass in the SADCC region
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First published in 1989, c1989 by The Technical and Administrative Unit of the SADCC
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Energy is an issue for everyone and nowhere more so than in the SADCC countries. But for sensible policy and planning, clear information about the extent of resources is needed.
This innovative study combines the results of field assessment of biomass with advanced techniques in remote sensing by satellite to give the first comprehensive and detailed picture of biomass distribution throughout the SADCC region.
The authors describe their techniques, classify the kinds of biomass and give its distribution, by that classification, in all nine SADCC countries. Woody biomass resources and supplies are clearly analysed.
This book is essential reading for project officers, planners and all others involved in the collection and analysis of data on biomass resources throughout the world.
Originally published in 1988
Table of Contents
Addresses of Authors
Foreword by J.T. de Carvalho Simoes
Preface by B. Munslow et al.
l. Introduction and Methodology
Remote Sensing
Regional Biomass Assessment
Role of regional Biomass Assessment in the SA DCC Fuelwood Project
Identification and Mapping of Biomass Classes
Data Base for Biomass Estimation
2. Overview of the SADCC Region
Biomass Classes
Biomass Class Distribution
Woody-Biomass Resource Supply Potential
Low Woody Biomass Supply Areas
3. Angola
General Description and Biomass Classes
Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes
Biomass Supply
4. Botswana
General Description and Biomass Classes
Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes
Biomass Supply
5. Lesotho
General Description and Biomass Classes
Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes
Biomass Supply
6. Malawi
General Description and Biomass Classes
Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes
Biomass Supply
7. Mozanbique
General Description and Biomass Classes
Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes
Biomass Supply
8. Swaziland
General Description and Biomass Classes
Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes
Biomass Supply
9. Tanzania
General Description and Biomass Classes
Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes
Biomass Supply
10. Zambia
General Description and Biomass Classes
Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes
Biomass Supply
11. Zimbabwe
General Description and Biomass Classes
Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes
Biomass Supply
Bibliography
Woody Biomass Supply Statistics
Index
by "Nielsen BookData"