Learning on ScreenFate of the Forests
- Synopsis
- Assesses the causes and effects of destroying tropical rainforests. Rural families of the Third World need firewood for fuel and timber is a valuable currency earner. Describes the efforts being made particularly in Malaysia, Brazil, Nepal and Kenya to balance the needs of the economy and the need to preserve forests. Concludes that such a balance can only be reached when land is used more productively and energy can be provided cheaply from alternative sources.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of production
- 1983
- Availability
- Out of distribution
- Uses
- Ages 13 and up.
- Subjects
- Development studies; Environmental science
- Keywords
- developing countries; economic issues; ecosystems; rain forests; tropical rain forest ecosystems
Credits
- Director
- Alan Pendry
- Producer
- Douglas Gordon
- Writer
- Douglas Gordon
- Contributor
- Gus Coma; Peter Musgrave; Ralph Sheldon
Production Company
- Name
Shell UK
- Notes
- Films deposited with the BFI National Film & Video Archive
Distributor
- Name
Shell Film Services
- Contact
- Jane Poynor
- Filmservices@Shell.com
- Web
- http://www.shell.com/ External site opens in new window
- Address
- Shell International
Creative Solutions
Shell Centre
London
SE1 7NA - Notes
- The Shell Film Unit collection has been deposited in the BFI’s National Film & Video Archive
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