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FOREST FIRE CONTROL AND BEDOUIN PASTORALISM IN ISRAEL'S AFFORESTED DRYLANDS: A COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS.

Authors :
Rueff, Henri
Kressel, Gideon
Schwartz, Moshe
Source :
Nomadic Peoples. 2004, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p113-136. 24p. 2 Diagrams, 6 Charts, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Presents information on a study about forest fire control and Bedouin pastoralism in afforested drylands in Israel. Background on the use of afforestation; Reason behind the higher risk of fires in ungrazed or under-grazed forests; Concern on pasture scarcity in Negev; Advantages of using grazing for fire control.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08227942
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nomadic Peoples
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16236347
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3167/082279404782066096