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Volume 1 - Europe, Africa, South West Asia and the Middle East. Volume 2 - Asia, Australasia and the Pacific. Volume 3 - The Americas.
Author : SD Davis (Ed)
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Page : pages
File Size : 25,51 MB
Release : 1994
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Volume 1 - Europe, Africa, South West Asia and the Middle East. Volume 2 - Asia, Australasia and the Pacific. Volume 3 - The Americas.
Author : SD Davis (Ed)
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 34,71 MB
Release : 1997
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Volume 1 - Europe, Africa, South West Asia and the Middle.
Author : R. M. Cowling
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 26,46 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521548014
Comprehensive illustrated guide to plant science and ecology of southern African vegetation.
Author : Ian A. Bowles
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 20,19 MB
Release : 2001-02-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0198029063
Tropical forests have seen a tremendous growth in logging, mining, and oil and gas development over the past decades. These industries and their infrastructure, including roads and power lines, have a tremendous impact on the environment and often conflict with the growing concern for conservation, particularly the conservation of tropical biodiversity. However, development in the tropics is extremely important economically, both for developing and industrialized nations, and Footprints in the Jungle is an invaluable reference in this important and highly politicized debate. This volume looks at new approaches that lessen the impact of development. It collects numerous case studies by project managers, advocates, and researchers from major international companies, development agencies, universities, and non-governmental organizations. It also examines the environmental and social impact of resource development, proposes a rigorous "best practices" approach, and analyzes a number of challenging technical, environmental, social, and legal issues.
Author : William J. Sutherland
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 29,96 MB
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0470999349
Textbooks on the principles of conservation biology abound. Yet, how does one put this theoretical knowledge into practice? The aim of The Conservation Handbook is to provide clear guidance on the implementation of conservation techniques. The wide range of methods described include those for ecological research, monitoring, planning, education, habitat management and combining conservation with development. Nineteen case studies illustrate how the methods have been applied. The book will be of interest to conservation biology students and practicing conservationists worldwide. For each copy of the book sold, another copy will be sent free to a practicing conservationist outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Foreword by E. O. Wilson. Concise, practical guide packed full of ideas, methods and advice. Provides solutions for the main conservation problems most commonly encountered. 18 global case studies illustrate the application of techniques. The Conservation Handbook Donations Project this book is being sent free to those practising conservationists outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan who are otherwise unlikely to obtain a copy. These copies are provided at cost price by Blackwell Science, the publisher, and paid for with the author''s royalties. Each book sold means another one will be donated.
Author : Ib Friis
Publisher : Kgl. Danske Videnskabernes Selskab
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 43,93 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Biocomplexity
ISBN : 9788773043042
Author : R. Büttner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 3698 pages
File Size : 12,1 MB
Release : 2001-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540410171
With contributions by numerous experts
Author : Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1141 pages
File Size : 16,9 MB
Release : 2014-04-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1118460588
Novel Plant Bioresources: Applications in Food, Medicine and Cosmetics serves as the definitive source of information on under-utilized plant species, and fills a key niche in our understanding of the relationship of human beings with under-utilized plants. By covering applications in food, medicine and cosmetics, the book has a broad appeal. In a climate of growing awareness about the perils of biodiversity loss, the world is witnessing an unprecedented interest in novel plants, which are increasingly prized for their potential use in aromas, dyes, foods, medicines and cosmetics. This book highlights these plants and their uses. After an introductory section which sets the scene with an overview of the historical and legislative importance of under-utilized plants, the main four parts of the book are dedicated to the diverse potential application of novel plant bioresources in Food, Medicine, Ethnoveterinary Medicine and Cosmetics. Examples and contributors are drawn from Africa, Europe, the USA and Asia. The economic, social, and cultural aspects of under-utilized plant species are addressed, and the book provides a much needed boost to the on-going effort to focus attention on under-utilized plant species and conservation initiatives. By focusing on novel plants and the agenda for sustainable utilization, Novel Plant Bioresources highlights key issues relevant to under-utilized plant genetic resources, and brings together international scholars on this important topic.
Author : Martin F. Price
Publisher : CABI
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 16,85 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9780851999340
Written by leading international authors, this book presents a comprehensive review of forests in mountain regions, and their sustainable development. Based on a report prepared by the IUFRO Task Force in Sustainable Mountain Development, for the IUFRO Congress to be held in August 2000. The book addresses current issues and initiatives, and defines research needs. Key global issues and addressed is in general articles, while specific regional topics are described and highlighted within each chapter in shorter case studies. Case studies are drawn from all continents, examples including Mexico, Central Europe, Cameroon, Tanzania, Chile, Korea, New Zealand and many others. Contributions have been included from nearly 100 world experts, making this volume the definitive, state-of the art review of its subject.
Author : Debby Potts
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 12,72 MB
Release : 2016-02-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 1317904915
A unique and comprehensive introduction to contemporary development issues in East and Southern Africa, and represents a significant departure from the often descriptive approach adopted by existing regional and development texts on African regions. Each contribution is carefully chosen to highlight the theoretical basis to development issues, and the practical problems of implementing development plans, in this vital subregion. Overall this produces comprehensive and balanced coverage of historical, economic, political and social issues. The twin issues of globalisation and modernisation give the book a clear focus.