Wetland benefits : the potential for wetlands to support and maintain development
Claridge, Gordon
Wildlife trade in Laos : the end of the game
A comprehensive account of the wildlife trade in Laos, this book is the result of two years' work by the authors, with assistance from two local field researchers and input from a wide range of Lao and foreigners (including Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai informants) with first-hand knowledge of the situation. The authors embarked on the work because they recognised that the wildlife trade is likely to remove many of the key species in Laos while conservation efforts are focussing on forest conservation and management.
An inventory of wetlands of the Lao P.D.R.
Wetlands play a very important role in the lives of the people of Lao PDR. The majority of the population of 4.1 million live in the wetland rich Mekong basin and are dependent on wetlands for subsistence and income generation. In addition to freshwater fish - the principal source of animal protein in the country - a wide range of other wetland products are utilised. The waters of the Mekong and its tributaries are also significant for hydro-power generation and irrigation capacity. This publication is a compilation of up-to-date information on each wetland in the country.