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Road improvement and deforestation in the Congo Basin countries (English)

Road construction has often been viewed as the precursor to deforestation, especially in tropical forests. Traditional responses to such threats have been reactive, with attempts to mitigate impacts through physical measures, or the establishment of protected areas. These approaches often have not been entirely successful, especially in areas where economic potential is significant. This paper seeks to mitigate such conflicts by proposing a proactive...
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Damania,Richard; Wheeler,David J..

Road improvement and deforestation in the Congo Basin countries (English). Impact Evaluation series|Policy Research working paper|no. WPS 7274 Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/762671467986281150

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