An Ecosystem Approach to Restoring West African Drylands and Improving Rural Livelihoods through Agroforestry-based Land Management Interventions

Authors:
United Nations Environment Programme

Publication Date:
2004

Abstract/Summary:
The project aims to promote an ecosystems approach for sustainable management of the Parkland ecosystems (integrated crop-tree-livestock systems) of the semi-arid lowlands of West Africa. The project will build regional and local capacity in environmental policy development for restoring the West African Parklands with the ultimate aim of improving human well-being and alleviating poverty.

Resource Type:
Technical Document

Source:
UNEP

Link:
http://www.worldagroforestry.org/wadrylands/resources/West%20African%20Drylands%20Project.pdf