Title: Deforestation and Water Use on Mount Kilimanjaro
Author: Sara DiNovi
Abstract: The deforestation of Mt. Kilimanjaro has an impact on biodiversity, soil composition, resources, the economy, and culture.  Degradation of the land is being caused by various groups and will remain unchanged until structured policy is put into place.   Until then the underdeveloped region will face rapid environmental change including lower amounts of precipitation, which leads to less moisture overall, and causes resources such as water and wood to be more scarce.

Key References:
FAO. (2004).  FAO Forestry Country Profiles.  Retrieved April 9, 2009 from http://fao.org/forestry/25532/en/tza.

Hemp, A. (2009, March 2). Climate change and its impact on the forests of Kilimanjaro. African Journal of Ecology, 47, 3-10. Retrieved March 12, 2009, doi:10.1111/j.1365-2028.2008.01043.x

Peterson, L., & Sandhovel, A.  (2001).  Forest Policy Reform and the Role of     Incentives in Tanzania.  Forestry Policy and Economics, 2(1), 39-55.

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Date: May 2009
Student: sdinovi@willamette.edu
ENVR 327: Water Resources
Instructor: Dr. Karen Arabas
http://www.willamette.edu/~karabas/courses/envr327w