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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133708649
Author : V.J. Taylor,N. Dunstone
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1996-08-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0412644207
Human exploitation of other mammals has passed through three histori cal phases, distinct in their ecological significance though overlapping in time. Initially, Homo sapiens was a predator, particularly of herbivores but also of fur-bearing predators. From about 11 000 years ago, goats and sheep were domesticated in the Middle East, rapidly replacing gazelles and other game as the principal source of meat. The principal crops, including wheat and barley, were taken into agriculture at about the same time, and the resulting Neolithic farming culture spread slowly from there over the subsequent 10 500 years. In a few places such as Mexico, Peru and China, this Middle Eastern culture met and merged with agricultural traditions that had made a similar but independent transition. These agricultural traditions provided the essential support for the industrial revolution, and for a third phase of industrial exploita tion of mammals. In this chapter, these themes are drawn out and their ecological signifi cance is investigated. Some of the impacts of humans on other mammals require consideration on a world-wide basis, but the chapter concen trates, parochially, on Great Britain. What have been the ecological consequences of our exploitation of other mammals? 2. 2 HISTORICAL PHASES OF EXPLOITATION 2. 2. 1 Predatory man Our nearest relatives - chimpanzees, orang utans and gorillas - are essentially forest species, deriving most of their diet from the fruits of forest trees and the shoots and leaves of plants.
Author : Lothar Krienitz
Publisher : Springer
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662581636
This book provides insights into the fascinating life of the Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) and describes how this enigmatic bird has adapted to the extreme conditions of tropical soda lakes and can even withstand the caustic effects of brine. However, humans are increasingly disrupting the natural cycles of these wetlands, and for these pink birds characteristic of these salt lakes, it is becoming more and more difficult to find suitable habitats, food and breeding grounds. Their fate is considered a cautionary example of man’s dealings with nature. Will the Lesser Flamingo survive in a man-made world? Flamingos are considered to be an embodiment of the Phoenix, and the author interweaves his personal experiences with and observations of the flamingos’ unusual habitats with the Phoenix motif in order to stimulate reflection on the circle of life. Written in an accessible style that combines science, biological information and the author’s own travels and fieldwork, the book also includes a wealth of captivating images. As such, it offers a unique resource for biologists and nature-loving Africa and Asia enthusiasts alike.
Author : J. J. Blanc,R. F. W. Barnes
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : African elephant
ISBN : 9782831709703
Author : John L. Koprowski,Paul R. Krausman
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421432861
A call for wildlife conservationists to transcend the boundaries of locality, share best practices, and unite with a common voice to influence global policy. Habitat loss, disease management, predator-human conflict, illegal trade—these are among the many conservation challenges faced by wildlife experts around the world. But how wildlife professionals approach these issues has historically been geographically fragmented. By providing a broad perspective on issues faced by wildlife on an international scale, the authors of International Wildlife Management make vital connections, drawing attention to underlying causes and strategies for mitigation that may look surprisingly similar from Montana to Zimbabwe. Bringing together wildlife professionals from around the globe to discuss shared challenges, International Wildlife Management • examines widespread patterns of wildlife loss • covers key conservation strategies, including species reintroduction, community engagement, and wildlife commerce • explores the urgent concerns of climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation, invasive species, and poaching • reviews major organizations involved in wildlife management at an international level, highlighting examples of cooperation among groups and nations in effective wildlife management efforts • features stories of success and struggle from authors across 17 countries on 6 continents This timely and thorough overview thinks big by assessing threats to wildlife on a global scale. Wild creatures don't recognize artificial geographic borders. This useful compendium demonstrates that researchers and scientists should follow their lead.
Author : Simon R. Rüegg,Barbara Häsler,Jakob Zinsstag
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789086868759
One Health addresses health challenges arising from the intertwined spheres of humans, animals and ecosystems. This handbook is the product of an interdisciplinary effort to provide science-based guidance for the evaluation of One Health and other integrated approaches to health. It guides the reader through a systems approach and framework to evaluate such approaches in a standardised way. It provides an overview of concepts and metrics from health and life sciences, social sciences, economics, and ecology that are relevant for the evaluation of the processes involved, as well as the characterisation of expected and unexpected outcomes of One Health initiatives. Finally, the handbook provides guidance and practical protocols to help plan and implement evaluations in order to generate new insights and provide meaningful information about the value of One Health. The handbook is intended for practitioners, researchers, evaluators as well as funders of integrated approaches to health and beyond.
Author : Paul R. Krausman,James W. Cain
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421443966
"The book contains the essential information that wildlife biologists and managers use to manage wildlife populations today, and it gives students the information they need to pursue a profession in wildlife management and conservation"--
Author : Hüseyin Gökçekus,Umut Türker,James W. LaMoreaux
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1468 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540959915
The International Conference on Environment: Survival and Sustainability, held at the Near East University, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus 19-24 February 2007, dealt with environmental threats and proposed solutions at all scales. The 21 themes addressed by the conference fell into four broad categories; Threats to Survival and Sustainability; Technological Advances towards Survival and Sustainability; Activities and Tools for Social Change; Defining Goals for Sustainable Societies. Activities and tools that move the society towards greater sustainability were emphasized at the conference. These included environmental law and ethics, environmental knowledge, technology and information systems, media, environmental awareness, education and lifelong learning, the use of literature for environmental awareness, the green factor in politics, international relations and environmental organizations. The breadth of the issues addressed at the conference made clear the need for greatly increased interdisciplinary and international collaboration the survival and sustainability concept. The exchanges at the conference represent a step in this direction.
Author : Paul R. Krausman,Bruce D. Leopold
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 697 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421408187
Published in association with The Wildlife Society.
Author : Shane P. Mahoney,Valerius Geist
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421432816
The foremost experts on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation come together to discuss its role in the rescue, recovery, and future of our wildlife resources. At the end of the nineteenth century, North America suffered a catastrophic loss of wildlife driven by unbridled resource extraction, market hunting, and unrelenting subsistence killing. This crisis led powerful political forces in the United States and Canada to collaborate in the hopes of reversing the process, not merely halting the extinctions but returning wildlife to abundance. While there was great understanding of how to manage wildlife in Europe, where wildlife management was an old, mature profession, Continental methods depended on social values often unacceptable to North Americans. Even Canada, a loyal colony of England, abandoned wildlife management as practiced in the mother country and joined forces with like-minded Americans to develop a revolutionary system of wildlife conservation. In time, and surviving the close scrutiny and hard ongoing debate of open, democratic societies, this series of conservation practices became known as the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. In this book, editors Shane P. Mahoney and Valerius Geist, both leading authorities on the North American Model, bring together their expert colleagues to provide a comprehensive overview of the origins, achievements, and shortcomings of this highly successful conservation approach. This volume • reviews the emergence of conservation in late nineteenth–early twentieth century North America • provides detailed explorations of the Model's institutions, principles, laws, and policies • places the Model within ecological, cultural, and socioeconomic contexts • describes the many economic, social, and cultural benefits of wildlife restoration and management • addresses the Model's challenges and limitations while pointing to emerging opportunities for increasing inclusivity and optimizing implementation Studying the North American experience offers insight into how institutionalizing policies and laws while incentivizing citizen engagement can result in a resilient framework for conservation. Written for wildlife professionals, researchers, and students, this book explores the factors that helped fashion an enduring conservation system, one that has not only rescued, recovered, and sustainably utilized wildlife for over a century, but that has also advanced a significant economic driver and a greater scientific understanding of wildlife ecology. Contributors: Leonard A. Brennan, Rosie Cooney, James L. Cummins, Kathryn Frens, Valerius Geist, James R. Heffelfinger, David G. Hewitt, Paul R. Krausman, Shane P. Mahoney, John F. Organ, James Peek, William Porter, John Sandlos, James A. Schaefer
Author : International Livestock Centre for Africa
Publisher : ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Stephen Adjare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : NWU:35556019610823
Author : Jens Andersson,Michel de Garine-Wichatitsky,David Cumming,Vupenyu Dzingirai,Ken Giller
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781351376747
The introduction of transfrontier conservation areas (TFCAs) in southern Africa was based on an enchanting promise: simultaneously contributing to global biodiversity conservation initiatives, regional peace and integration, and the sustainable socio-economic development of rural communities. Cross-border collaboration and eco-tourism became seen as the vehicles of this promise, which would enhance regional peace and stability along the way. However, as these highly political projects take shape, conservation and development policymaking progressively shifts from the national to regional and global arenas, and the peoples most affected by TFCA formation tend to disappear from view. This book focuses on the forgotten people displaced by, or living on the edge of, protected wildlife areas. It moves beyond the grand 'enchanting promise' of conservation and development across frontiers, and unfounded notions of TFCAs as integrated social-ecological systems. Peoples' dependency on natural resources – the specific combination of crop cultivation, livestock keeping and natural resource harvesting activities – varies enormously along the conservation frontier, as does their reliance on resources on the other side of the conservation boundary. Hence, the studies in this book move from the dream of eco-tourism-fuelled development supporting nature conservation and people towards the local realities facing marginalized people, living adjacent to protected areas in environments often poorly suited to agriculture.
Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-28
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780744083606
Explore Germany on your next travel adventure! Experience this European country’s best galleries, restaurants, attractions and historical sites. Walk the streets of Germany's medieval towns. Treat your senses to a sublime classical concert, local cuisine and art. Visit Bavaria’s castles. With endless inspiration, stunning photographs and expert advice, this guide will ensure your trip is effortless yet inspired. From North to South, East and West, this pocket travel book covers the best travel advice for your vacation to Germany. Inside, you’ll discover: • Our pick of Germany’s must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems. • The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay. • Detailed maps and walks make navigating the region easy. • Easy-to-follow itineraries. • Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe. • Color-coded chapters to every part of Germany, from Berlin to Munich and Saxony to Hesse. • Our new lightweight format means you can take it with you wherever you go. Plan a trip to remember! Visit the historical Berlin Wall, hike the Bavarian Alps, stand at the Brandenburg Gate or Port of Hamburg, and taste Bavaria’s finest beer at Oktoberfest. Your DK Eyewitness guide will show you the best sites to see in Berlin, things to do in Munich, places to stay in Hamburg and so much more. Germany is synonymous with art and culture for those culturally inclined, bursting with world-class museums, trendy galleries and creative hubs. For nature-lovers, travel away from the towns and cities, and you’ll discover some of Europe's finest lakes, over 16 national parks, and a coastline boasting beautiful beaches and water sports. For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness guides have helped travelers experience the world through their destinations’ history, art, architecture and culture. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent advice, recommendations and reviews. Discover guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe!
Author : Bruce David Leopold,Winifred B. Kessler,James L. Cummins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 194086027X
A definitive treatise on natural resource policy and law in North America is a vital resource for undergraduate curricula and wildlife professions--and Boone and Crockett has delivered. This comprehensive text thoroughly examines the history and foundation of policy, reviews and analyzes major federal, state, and provincial laws and policies important to natural resources management, and most uniquely discusses application and practice of policy to ensure sustainability of wildlife, fish and their habitats.