Oct. 28

1. According to Byron and Arnold (1999) why is it difficult to count the number of people who are dependent on tropical forests?
2. Describe the different ways people use tropical forests and their reliance on the forests.
3. How does the forest serve as a vital 'safety net' for many poor people? Does the forest commonly help people to escape from poverty?
4. (From lecture) The 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development defined sustainable development as: "Any activity that seeks to meet the needs and aspirations of the present without compromising the ability to meet those of the future". What three strategies did they advocate to promote sustainable development?