Y S O S T C E E M M T A N N A G E M E Extractive Industries in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones Environmental Planning and Management Joachim Gratzfeld, Editor The World Conservation Union Ecosystem Management Series No.1 The World Conservation Union Extractive Industries in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones Environmental Planning and Management The World Conservation Union The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of the material, do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of IUCN or UNCCD concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of IUCN or UNCCD. Published by: IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, United Kingdom The World Conservation Union Copyright: © 2003 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for educational or other non-commercial purposes is authorized without prior written permission from the copyright holder provided the source is fully acknowledged. Reproduction of this publication for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written permission of the copyright holder. Citation: Joachim Gratzfeld (Editor). (2003). Extractive Industries in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones: Environmental Planning and Management. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, United Kingdom. viii + 112 pp. ISBN: 2-8317-0741-2 Cover photo: Mantoverde copper mine, Chile. Photo, Anglo American Layout by: Patricia Halladay Graphic Design Printed by: Masterlitho, San José, Costa Rica Available from: IUCN Publications Services Unit 219c Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0DL, United Kingdom Tel: ++ 44 1223 277 894; Fax: ++ 44 1223 277 175 E-mail:
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