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Forest Conservation Policy
ABC-CLIO 2003; US$ 45.00An introduction to the major issues and controversies dominating the debate over US forest policy. There are subject-indexed descriptions of the major issues and a reference of government and non-government forestry organizations at both national and regional levels. more...
Biodiversity and Conservation
Taylor and Francis 2005; US$ 51.95This revised second edition provides an introductory guide through the maze of interdisciplinary themes that comprise 'biodiversity.' It combines biological sciences with insights into the origins, variety and distribution of biodiversity, analysis of the social and political context, and the threats to, and opportunities for, the survival of natural... more...
Seeding Solutions - Volume 2
International Development Research Centre 2002; US$ 35.00Volume 2 discusses legal mechanisms to address three key issues: (1) the need to conserve and exchange germplasm for the benefit of present and future generations; (2) the need to encourage innovation in the conservation and enhancement of germplasm; and (3) new options for securing and strengthening the rights and interests of indigenous and rural... more...
Philosophy and Biodiversity
Cambridge University Press 2004; US$ 51.00This important collection focuses on the nature and importance of biodiversity. The concept is clarified and its intrinsic and instrumental value is discussed. The book will be of interest to philosophers of science and biologists, but also to anyone interested in conservation and the environment. more...
Soil Erosion in Europe
Wiley 2007; US$ 355.00Provides a unique and comprehensive assessment of soil erosion throughout Europe, an important aspect to control and manage if landscapes are to be sustained for the future. Written in two parts, Soil Erosion in Europe primarily focuses on current issues, area specific soil erosion rates, on and off-site impacts, government responses, soil conservation... more...
Transfrontier Conservation in Africa At the Confluence of Capital, Politics and Nature
CABI 2007; US$ 70.00Transfrontier conservation is a global concept, which encompasses the protection of biodiversity spanning the borders of two or more countries in ways that support local economic development, international relations and peace. Nowhere is this more relevant but highly debatable than in Africa,. which is home to a third of the world's terrestrial biodiversity,... more...
Sustainable Forestry
CABI 2007; US$ 170.00In the context of forest sustainability, this book presents the issues related to both global climate change and conservation of biodiversity. It highlights four methodologies and shows how they contribute in overcoming the ecological challenges facing our world. The practical experience presented can be applied to the implementation of successful... more...
The Amenity Migrants
CABI 2006; US$ 100.00Places with perceived high environmental quality and distinctive culture are globally attracting amenity migrants. Today this societal driving force is particularly manifest in mountain areas, and while beneficial for both the newcomers and locals, is also threatening highland ecologies and their human communities. more...
The Politics of the Environment
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 38.00A new edition of this highly acclaimed textbook providing a comprehensive introduction to environmental politics. more...
People, Sheep and Nature Conservation
CSIRO Publishing 2007; US$ 35.95Focuses on the interactions between people, sheep and nature in the run country of Tasmania. more...









