Trees of Plenty

Synopsis

In Nepal, the Central American rain forests of Costa Rica and in Nigeria, slash-and-burn farming methods are showing long-term harmful effects. Where trees have been cleared the top soil becomes eroded and starved of essential nutriments. Crops have no shade and animals no fodder. Alternative methods of farming are being developed by the IDRC in conjunction with local institutes. Includes the planting of multi-purpose leguminous trees which provide a rich source of nitrogen, benefitting all food crops.

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

1986

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Students of development, Third World issues, geography, 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