Nature : Environmental Conservation & Protection

Examines the roles of disturbance ecology, landscape ecology, ecological assembly, invasion biology, ecosystem health, and historical ecology in habitat restoration, and puts forward an argument that restoration within a successional context best incorporates and utilizes the lessons from each of these disciplines. more...

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FROM THE PIONEER OF ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING. A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money!. These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. more...

Price: $18.00

"What a wilderness walk for a man to take alone!...Here was traveling of the old heroic kind over the unaltered face of nature." Henry David Thoreau. Over a period of three years, Thoreau made three trips to the largely unexplored woods of Maine. He climbed mountains, paddled a canoe by moonlight, and dined on cedar beer, hemlock tea and moose lips. Taking notes constantly, Thoreau was just as likely to turn his observant eye to the habits and languages of the Abnaki Indians or the arduous life of the logger as he was to the workings of nature. He acutely observed the rivers, lakes, mountains, wolves, moose, and stars in the dark sky. He also told of nights sitting by the campfire, and of meeting men who communicated with each other by writing on the trunks of trees. In The Maine Woods, Thoreau captured a wilder side of America and revealed his own adventurous spirit. more...

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A comprehensive introduction to the nature of pollution, its impacts, and the practical options and regulatory frameworks for pollution control. An invaluable up-to-date guide to both the principles and practice of pollution management more...

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El mar del Caribe es el segundo en extensión en el mundo, incluye más de 30 países insulares y continentales, y cuenta con una población aproximada de 35 millones de habitantes. Además de su territorio altamente fragmentado, se caracteriza por una gran diversidad lingüística y cultural, fenómeno acentuado por las crecientes migraciones internas y por la expansión del turismo. La implementación de programas de manejo costero, con frecuencia realizada en el marco de enfoques verticales, hace frente en consecuencia a una serie de restricciones ecológicas y sociales, lo que explica su limitado éxito. more...

Price: $25.00