Water hyacinth in Africa and the Middle East: a survey of problems and solutions
Navarro,L.|Phiri,G.
Water hyacinth in Africa and the Middle East: a survey of problems and solutions - Ottawa International Development Research Centre(IDRC) 2000 - viii,120p.
States that freshwater infestation by the water hyacinth weed has reached crisis proportions in many areas of Africa and the Middle East. Accumulated environmental, economic, and social damages to date are estimated in the billions of dollars. Most severely affected are riparian communities and those people who depend upon the environmental services or production from affected water bodies. This publication summarizes the findings and recommendations of the water hyacinth control and utilization initiative.
0-88936-933-X
Water|Hyacinth|Data Collection
REF WA 689 .N38 2000
Water hyacinth in Africa and the Middle East: a survey of problems and solutions - Ottawa International Development Research Centre(IDRC) 2000 - viii,120p.
States that freshwater infestation by the water hyacinth weed has reached crisis proportions in many areas of Africa and the Middle East. Accumulated environmental, economic, and social damages to date are estimated in the billions of dollars. Most severely affected are riparian communities and those people who depend upon the environmental services or production from affected water bodies. This publication summarizes the findings and recommendations of the water hyacinth control and utilization initiative.
0-88936-933-X
Water|Hyacinth|Data Collection
REF WA 689 .N38 2000