Conservation of wildlife and habitats Books
Conservation International,U.S. A Biological Assessment of the Terrestrial
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£23.40
Conservation International,U.S. A Biological Assessment of the Terrestrial
Book SynopsisThis Rapid Assessment Program Bulletin reports the findings of an expedition in 2003 into four forest reserves in southwestern Ghana that were recently designated as globally significant biodiversity areas by the Ghanaian government. The survey documented more than 1,300 plant and animal species (with one amphibian species new to science) and makes specific recommendations for conserving the biological resources of these areas.
£999.99
ATF Press Spyridium in the Wilderness: Custodians of
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£22.79
Conservation International,U.S. Bali Marine Rapid Assessment Program 2011
Book SynopsisThis report contains the findings from marine biological assessments of fifty-two sites around the coast of Bali. The purpose of the survey was to collect data on biodiversity and coral reef health in order to provide recommendations for the government of Bali to establish a network of marine protected areas. The team found high diversity and endernism, including at least fifteen species and many reef fishes and corals that were previously unknown to science. Many coral reefs that had historically been damaged are recovering surprisingly well, yet several threats and management problems remain. Detailed conservation recommendations also are provided.
£22.47
Conservation International,U.S. A Rapid Biological Assessment of the Mont Panié
Book SynopsisThis report contains the findings from rapid biological assessments around Mont Panie, the tallest mountain in New Caledonia, southwest Pacific. The purpose of the survey was to gather data on biodiversity, analyze local climate trends, assess threats, and identify conservation priorities. The research team surveyed mammals, birds, plants, freshwater fishes and crustaceans, reptiles and amphibians, and dragonflies and damselflies. They also discovered fifteen new species of plants and lizards, as well as several other rare species, including the endangered Crow Honeyeater. Detailed conservation recommendations are provided.
£22.57
Penguin Putnam Inc Sounds Wild and Broken: Sonic Marvels,
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£15.30
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Intensivtierhaltung: Landwirtschaftliche
Book SynopsisIntensive animal husbandry and the way in which food is produced have increasingly become the focus of social attention in recent years in view of ecological, climatic and animal-ethical contexts. In inverse proportion to the decline in the number of farms and employees on farms in rural areas, the profession of farmer has become a media-present and culturally charged projection surface. Barbara Wittmann's study focuses on the farmers themselves and analyzes and contextualizes their positions on society, economic, ecological and animal-ethical problem complexes. It shows that our image of conventional production has to be thought of in a much more complex and less normative way.
£999.99
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Von Vögeln, Mächten und Bienen: Die Geschichte
Book SynopsisDas Buch verfolgt die bewegte Geschichte des Landesbunds von seinen Anfängen als »Staatlich autorisierte Kommission für Vogelschutz im königlichen Bayern« bis zum heutigen Verband mit mehr als 100.000 Mitgliedern. Wenige Umweltverbände haben eine so bewegte Geschichte wie der 1909 gegründete LBV. Anfangs auf Vogelschutz fokussiert, entwickelte er sich zu einem agilen zivilgesellschaftlichen Verband, der Arten- und Biotopschutz in seiner ganzen Breite betreibt. Frank Uekötter zeichnet die Entwicklung des LBV über politische Zäsuren hinweg nach, diskutiert die Alltagsarbeit und das wechselnde Verständnis, welche Vögel zu welchem Zweck zu schützen waren. Sichtbar wird eine lokal und regional fest verwurzelte Organisation, die kooperativer arbeitet als andere Umweltverbände – aber seit dem Volksbegehren »Rettet die Bienen« auch über Bayern hinaus bekannt ist.
£35.07
