
Southern Appalachian assessment. Summary report, Report 1 of 5
Publication year - 1996
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/567545
Subject(s) - biosphere , environmental resource management , natural resource , government (linguistics) , sustainable development , nature reserve , environmental planning , business , resource (disambiguation) , geography , political science , ecology , economics , archaeology , computer network , linguistics , philosophy , computer science , law , biology
This final report for the Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere Program is comprised of two documents: (1) a brief summary of programs and projects, and (2) a more extensive summary report included as an attachment. The purpose of the program is to promote a sustainable balance between the conservation of biological diversity, compatible economic uses, and cultural values across the Southern Appalachians. Program and project areas addressing regional issues include environmental monitoring and assessment, sustainable development/sustainable technologies, conservation biology, ecosystem management, environmental education and training, cultural and historical resources, and public information and education. The attached summary report is one of five that documents the results of the Southern Appalachian Assessment; it includes atmospheric, social/cultural/economic, terrestrial, and aquatic reports