The Social and Environmental Effects of Large Dams: A review of the literature |
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... loss of wildlife habitat will be a " substantial amount " of reduction in predator control . The study states ... loss of traditional values and social cohesion within small , kinship - based villages . " The study does not address the ...
... loss of wildlife habitat will be a " substantial amount " of reduction in predator control . The study states ... loss of traditional values and social cohesion within small , kinship - based villages . " The study does not address the ...
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... loss of savanna , savanna forest and riverine forest as a living and production area for ca. 16,000 people due to inundation of the reser- voir site , loss of corresponding fauna , water quality problems and negative impact on fisheries ...
... loss of savanna , savanna forest and riverine forest as a living and production area for ca. 16,000 people due to inundation of the reser- voir site , loss of corresponding fauna , water quality problems and negative impact on fisheries ...
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... loss of 360,000 ha of floodplains after the construction of the Manantali dam is likely to lead to a reduction of 21,600 metric tons of fishing potential and put 12,800 fishermen out of work . Many of these fishermen are part - time ...
... loss of 360,000 ha of floodplains after the construction of the Manantali dam is likely to lead to a reduction of 21,600 metric tons of fishing potential and put 12,800 fishermen out of work . Many of these fishermen are part - time ...
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