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Environmental Conservation through the People's Movements in India.

Authors :
Asopa, Sheel K.
Source :
International Journal of Environmental Education and Information. Oct-Dec 1993 12(4):297-306.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Describes three popular environmental campaigns against deforestation in India. Discusses the folk dimension, mass mobilization, and geographic extent of the Chipko Movement; the movement against a government program to plant eucalyptus trees; and the movement to save villages in government-labeled "wastelands." (MDH)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0144-9281
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Journal of Environmental Education and Information
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ480103
Document Type :
Reports - Descriptive<br />Journal Articles