Energy is an issue for everyone and nowhere more so than in the SADCC countries. But for sensible policy and planning, clear information about the extent of resources is needed. This innovative study combines the results of field assessment of biomass with advanced techniques in remote sensing by satellite to give the first comprehensive and detailed picture of biomass distribution throughout the SADCC region. The authors describe their techniques, classify the kinds of biomass and give its distribution, by that classification, in all nine SADCC countries. Woody biomass resources and supplies are clearly analysed. This book is essential reading for project officers, planners and all others involved in the collection and analysis of data on biomass resources throughout the world. Originally published in 1988

Addresses of Authors Foreword by J.T. de Carvalho Simoes Preface by B. Munslow et al. l. Introduction and Methodology Remote Sensing Regional Biomass Assessment Role of regional Biomass Assessment in the SA DCC Fuelwood Project Identification and Mapping of Biomass Classes Data Base for Biomass Estimation 2. Overview of the SADCC Region Biomass Classes Biomass Class Distribution Woody-Biomass Resource Supply Potential Low Woody Biomass Supply Areas 3. Angola General Description and Biomass Classes Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes Biomass Supply 4. Botswana General Description and Biomass Classes Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes Biomass Supply 5. Lesotho General Description and Biomass Classes Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes Biomass Supply 6. Malawi General Description and Biomass Classes Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes Biomass Supply 7. Mozanbique General Description and Biomass Classes Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes Biomass Supply 8. Swaziland General Description and Biomass Classes Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes Biomass Supply 9. Tanzania General Description and Biomass Classes Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes Biomass Supply 10. Zambia General Description and Biomass Classes Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes Biomass Supply 11. Zimbabwe General Description and Biomass Classes Descriptions of Individual Biomass Classes Biomass Supply Bibliography Woody Biomass Supply Statistics Index