Does rural fuelwood use and more generally rural biomass use cause forest degradation? This question has been debated in scientific and policy circles. The author presents a framework for defining degradation and sustainable use of forests that might help clarify some of the confusion.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/sustainable-use-biomass-resources-note-definitions-criteria-and-practical
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/sharachchandra-lele
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/energy-sustainable-development
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/biomass
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/energy
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/rural-energy
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forests
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/firewood
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/uttar-kannad
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/trees