Part of the 'People and Plants' series, this book describes plant conservation in the context of livelihoods and development. It also discusses ways of balancing the conservation of plant diversity with the use of plants and the environment for human benefit.

In this, the latest in the People and Plants series, plant conservation is described in the context of livelihoods and development, and ways of balancing the conservation of plant diversity with the use of plants and the environment for human benefit are discussed. A central focus of this book is the idea that local and tribal peoples must be involved if conservation is to be successful and resources are to be used sustainably. Also examined are the identification of priority plant species and localities for conservation projects, the trade in wild plants, and the contributions that are made...