1997 Layou-Carholm disaster: its environment and socio-economic impacts
By: James, Arlington
Publisher: Forestry & Wildlife Division ; Roseau ; 31 December, 1998Description: ii, 26 p; ill., tblsSubject(s): NATURAL DISASTERS | DISASTERS | ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS | ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS | ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | DOMINICA | LAYOU RIVEROnline resources: 1997 Layou-Carholm disaster: its environment and socio-economic impacts Summary: The report seeks to document some of the environmental and socio-economic impacts of the landslides and floods of 18th and 25th November 1997 which occurred in the Carholm area. The landslides and floods had appreciable socio-economic impact on the lives of Dominicans within the Layou River Valley and beyond. The Ministry of Agriculture sees the event as a cause for serious concern and will continue with close monitoring, particularly during the hurricane season. The Layou Matthieu-Carholm Disaster is not to be treated casually.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Grey Literature | National Documentation Centre Dominican Collection | 01035-DM (Browse shelf) | Available | 3664 |
The report seeks to document some of the environmental and socio-economic impacts of the landslides and floods of 18th and 25th November 1997 which occurred in the Carholm area. The landslides and floods had appreciable socio-economic impact on the lives of Dominicans within the Layou River Valley and beyond. The Ministry of Agriculture sees the event as a cause for serious concern and will continue with close monitoring, particularly during the hurricane season. The Layou Matthieu-Carholm Disaster is not to be treated casually.
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