Book Description
Published in association with The Wildlife Society.
Author : Scott E. Henke
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,77 MB
Release : 2017-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1421423065
Published in association with The Wildlife Society.
Author : Janet Foster
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 21,80 MB
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780802079695
Foster shows how a small band of dedicated civil servants transformed their own goals of preserving endangered animals into active government policy. The definitive history of the beginnings of wildlife conservation in Canada.
Author : Stephanie Grace Schuttler
Publisher :
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 11,24 MB
Release : 2020-09-21
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ISBN :
Are you thinking about a career in wildlife biology? Confused about the steps you need to take? This is the book for you! With nearly two decades of experience, Dr. Stephanie Schuttler shares her journey of becoming a wildlife biologist, what she has learned about this field, and provides advice for how you can become competitive for jobs. Wildlife biology careers have changed tremendously over the few decades. A lot of advice students receive or find on the Internet is outdated and no longer applies. With more and more students graduating, the field is more competitive than ever before. Dr. Schuttler has years of experience working in and applying for jobs in research, education, and science communication. In this book, she shares her personal journey of how she became a wildlife biologist, detailed accounts of working in museums, zoos, in academia, and for the government, what has made her competitive for jobs, and why she didn't get specific jobs despite having all of the qualifications and years of pertinent experience. In addition to her own story, she goes over the types of career opportunities available to wildlife biologists, where wildlife biologists work, what educational requirements are needed, and what else you need to become competitive for jobs in this field. Although tailored for jobs wildlife biology, this book will also help those interested in other natural history fields. Reverse engineer your career by learning from Dr. Schuttler's journey to find your dream job.
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Publisher : Geological Survey (USGS)
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 49,69 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
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Author : Patricia Van Gelder
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 29,55 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Architecture
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Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher :
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 46,3 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Biologists
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Author : Jeremy Purseglove
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 32,65 MB
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1782834966
From cocoa farming in Ghana to the orchards of Kent and the desert badlands of Pakistan, taking a practical approach to sustaining the landscape can mean the difference between prosperity and ruin. Working with Nature is the story of a lifetime of work, often in extreme environments, to harvest nature and protect it - in effect, gardening on a global scale. It is also a memoir of encounters with larger-than-life characters such as William Bunting, the gun-toting saviour of Yorkshire's peatlands and the aristocratic gardener Vita Sackville-West, examining their idiosyncratic approaches to conservation. Jeremy Purseglove explains clearly and convincingly why it's not a good idea to extract as many resources as possible, whether it's the demand for palm oil currently denuding the forests of Borneo, cottonfield irrigation draining the Aral Sea, or monocrops spreading across Britain. The pioneer of engineering projects to preserve nature and landscape, first in Britain and then around the world, he offers fresh insights and solutions at each step.
Author : Emma Carlson Berne
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 23,38 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781786849168
Introduces readers to careers in Wildlife Conservation by exploring and connecting the opportunities to the study of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Gives an overview of various jobs related to Wildlife Conservation and points out how each position relates to STEAM subjects.
Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,76 MB
Release : 2017-04-18
Category :
ISBN : 1616896175
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Author : Julie Scardina
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 34,7 MB
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0762445165
With one-third of known species being threatened with extinction, wildlife conservationists are some of the most important heroes on the planet, and Wildlife Heroes profiles the work of 40 of the leading conservationists and the animals and causes they are committed to saving, such as Belinda Low (zebras), Iain Douglas-Hamilton (elephants), Karen Eckert (sea turtles), S.T. Wong (sun bear), Steve Galster (wildlife trade), and Wangari Maathai (habitat loss). Since we all should have an interest in conservation, there is a chapter providing information on ways people can get involved and make a difference. Chapter introductions are by author Kuki Gallmann, actor Ted Danson, actress Stefanie Powers, Congressman Jay Inslee, and TV personality Jack Hanna.