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Author : Stephen D. Davis,Vernon Hilton Heywood,Alan Charles Hamilton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : LCCN:95152429
Author : Stephen D. Davis,Vernon Hilton Heywood,Alan Charles Hamilton
Publisher : World Conservation Union
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009621439
Volume 2.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Crops
ISBN : 9292550071
The Asia-pacific region holds rich biodiversity in underutilized plant species. It is a centre of diversification and domestication of crop plants. Being culturally, ethnically and ecologically very diverse, several underutilized species are grown here and maintained by native farmers under subsistence agriculture. Four regions of diversity, namely, Chinese-Japanese, Indochinese-Indonesian, Australian/Pacific and Indian region are located in this region. Also, eight out of the 17 mega-biodiversity countries namely Indonesia, Australia, China, India, Malaysia, PNG, the Philippines and Thailandd are in this region.
Author : Shin-ichi Nakano,Tetsukazu Yahara,Tohru Nakashizuka
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431540328
Biological diversity is important for ecosystem function and services, which in turn is essential for human well-being. Under the Convention on Biological Diversity, international efforts have been made to achieve a significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss. The loss continues, however. The Asia-Pacific region includes both developing countries with high biodiversity and developed countries with sophisticated data collection and analyses, but only limited information about the status quo of biodiversity in this region has been available. Many Asia-Pacific countries have rapidly grown their economies and social infrastructures, causing a loss of biodiversity and requiring an urgent mandate to achieve a balance between development and conservation in the region. In December 2009, scientists successfully organized the Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network in the region, to establish a network for research and monitoring of ecosystems and biodiversity and to build a cooperative framework. The present volume is the first collection of information on biodiversity in the Asia-Pacific and represents a quantum step forward in science that optimizes the synergy between development and biodiversity conservation.
Author : Vernon Hilton Heywood,M. E. Dulloo
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9789290436980
Author : Fred Van Dyke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402068904
Fred Van Dyke’s new textbook, Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications, 2nd Edition, represents a major new text for anyone interested in conservation. Drawing on his vast experience, Van Dyke’s organizational clarity and readable style make this book an invaluable resource for students in conservation around the globe. Presenting key information and well-selected examples, this student-friendly volume carefully integrates the science of conservation biology with its implications for ethics, law, policy and economics.
Author : Carsten Hobohm
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400769137
The book is the first comprehensive analysis of the macroecology and geobotany of endemic vascular plants with case-studies and analyses from different regions in the world. Endemism is a pre-extinction phenomenon. Endemics are threatened with extinction. Due to international nature conservation policies and due to the perception of the public the concept’s importance is increasing. Endemism can result from different biological and environmental processes. Depending on the process conservation measures should be adapted. Endemic vascular plant taxa, in the setting of their species composition and vegetation types are important features of landscapes and indicators of the quality of relating habitats. The book is an important basis for biologists, ecologists, geographers, planners and managers of nature reserves and national parks, and people generally interested in nature conservation and biogeography of vascular plants.
Author : Kevin J. Gaston,John I. Spicer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118684917
This concise introductory text provides a complete overview of biodiversity - what it is, how it arose, its distribution, why it is important, human impact upon it, and what should be done to maintain it. Timely overview of the serious attempts made to quantify and describe biodiversity in a scientific way Acts as an easy entry point into the primary literature Provides real-world examples of key issues, including illustrations of major temporal and spatial patterns in biodiversity Designed primarily with undergraduate students and course lecturers in mind, it will also be of interest to anyone who requires an overview of, and entry to, the vast literature on these topics. All the figures included in the book are downloadable from the Blackwell Publishing website
Author : Ian A. Bowles,Glenn T. Prickett
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780195125788
Discusses the technical, environmental, social and legal issues surrounding extraction in tropical forests, and argues for better conservation practices and selective usage.
Author : Dirk Lanzerath,Minou Friele
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135106287
Biodiversity may refer to the diversity of genes, species or ecosystems in general. These varying concepts of biodiversity occasionally lead to conflicts among researchers and policy makers, as each of them require a customized type of protection strategy. This book addresses the questions surrounding the merits of conserving an existing situation, evolutionary development or the intentional substitution of one genome, species or ecosystem for another. Any practical steps towards the protection of biodiversity demand a definition of that which is to be protected and, in turn, the motivations for protecting biodiversity. Is biodiversity a necessary model which is also useful, or does it carry intrinsic value? Debates like this are particularly complex when interested parties address it from different conceptual and moral perspectives. Comprised of three parts, each complemented by a short introductory paragraph, this collection presents a variety of approaches to this challenge. The chapters cover the perspectives of environmental scientists with expertise in evolutionary, environmental biology, systematic zoology and botany, as well as those of researchers with expertise in philosophy, ethics, politics, law and economics. This combination facilitates a truly interdisciplinary debate by highlighting hitherto unacknowledged implications that inform current academic and political debates on biodiversity and its protection. The book should be of interest to students and researchers of environment studies, biodiversity, environmental philosophy, ethics and management.
Author : Tim Caro
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597269599
The vast scope of conservation problems has forced biologists and managers to rely on "surrogate" species to serve as shortcuts to guide their decision making. These species-known by a host of different terms, including indicator, umbrella, and flagship species-act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues, such as the location of biodiversity hotspots or general ecosystem health. Synthesizing an immense body of literature, conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores biological theories that underlie them, considers how surrogate species are chosen, critically examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use. The book clarifies terminology and contrasts how different terms are used in the real world considers the ecological, taxonomic, and political underpinnings of these shortcuts identifies criteria that make for good surrogate species outlines the circumstances where the application of the surrogate species concept shows promise Conservation by Proxy is a benchmark reference that provides clear definitions and common understanding of the evidence and theory behind surrogate species. It is the first book to review and bring together literature on more than fifteen types of surrogate species, enabling us to assess their role in conservation and offering guidelines on how they can be used most effectively.
Author : R. Büttner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 3698 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540410171
With contributions by numerous experts
Author : David L. Hawksworth,Alan T. Bull
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402052088
Drawing on research from biodiversity experts around the world, this book reflects the diversity of forest types and forest issues that concern forest scientists. Coverage ranges from savannah and tropical rainforests to the ancient oak forests of Poland; issues explored include the effects of logging, management practices, forest dynamics and climate change on forest structure and biodiversity. Here is a useful overview of current science, for researchers and educators alike.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 2280 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128135761
Encyclopedia of the Anthropocene presents a currency-based, global synthesis cataloguing the impact of humanity’s global ecological footprint. Covering a multitude of aspects related to Climate Change, Biodiversity, Contaminants, Geological, Energy and Ethics, leading scientists provide foundational essays that enable researchers to define and scrutinize information, ideas, relationships, meanings and ideas within the Anthropocene concept. Questions widely debated among scientists, humanists, conservationists, politicians and others are included, providing discussion on when the Anthropocene began, what to call it, whether it should be considered an official geological epoch, whether it can be contained in time, and how it will affect future generations. Although the idea that humanity has driven the planet into a new geological epoch has been around since the dawn of the 20th century, the term ‘Anthropocene’ was only first used by ecologist Eugene Stoermer in the 1980s, and hence popularized in its current meaning by atmospheric chemist Paul Crutzen in 2000. Presents comprehensive and systematic coverage of topics related to the Anthropocene, with a focus on the Geosciences and Environmental science Includes point-counterpoint articles debating key aspects of the Anthropocene, giving users an even-handed navigation of this complex area Provides historic, seminal papers and essays from leading scientists and philosophers who demonstrate changes in the Anthropocene concept over time
Author : William J. Sutherland
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470999349
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.