Trees of Hope

Synopsis

Documents the rapid deforestation of Africa and analyses various solutions such as shifting to solar energy and improving traditional stores. Shot in Niger, Mali, Sengal and Nigeria, it shows how people are taught to plant their own trees for firewood and construction material. It illustrates the links between desertification, energy and the environment.

Language

English

Country

Canada

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1985

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Students of development issues, Third-World issues, forestry.

Subjects

Agriculture; Development studies; Environmental science

Keywords

deforestation

Credits

Director

Neil McKee

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

International Development Research Centre

Distributor

Name

Canada House Film & Video Library

Notes

closed down 1993