CHAPTER 1: The concept of development

INTRODUCTION Characteristics of underdevelopment The human development index (HDI) Classification of nation in terms of development levels Indicators of less industrialized countries The cycle of poverty Causes of absolute poverty Economic activities

CHAPTER 2 : Agriculture

Importance of agriculture Farming as a system Types of farming Method of intensive subsistence Importance of the activity Factors affecting livestock ranching in the grassland The Von Thunen Agricultural land use model Green Revolution Some problems of tropical agriculture in Cameroon

CHAPTER 3 : Resource and exploitation

Resources World forest distribution Location Factors affecting timber exploitation in tropical rainforest Factors affecting timber exploitation in the temperate forest Environmental consequences of deforestation Forest conservation and management Methods of conservation and management Management of forest resources in Cameroon Methods of exploitation Stages in exploitation Importance of timber exploitation