Animal production is an essential factor for the development of the rural environment as it contributes to the diversification of the rural landscape by promoting rural tourism and population settlement in rural areas. This is a compilation of the papers presented at the International Symposium on Animal Production and Rural Tourism in Mediterranean Regions organized by EAAP, FAO, CIHAEM and SNFEZ-EZN. The aim of this symposium was to stress the importance of animal production in the development of rural areas. The subject was discussed in specific sessions: animals; management systems and types of animal production; management systems; environment and landscape; animal contribution to leisure; fairs; handicrafts and iconography; organization and evaluation of resources; case studies. The book should be useful for researchers and students engaged in animal prodcution in relation to rural tourism.
- ISBN13 9789074134316
- Publish Date 31 December 1995
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country NL
- Imprint Wageningen Academic Publishers
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 302
- Language English