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61. Protecting Biodiversity: National Laws Regulating Access to Genetic Resources in the Americas | |
Paperback: 100
Pages
(2000-03)
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62. Understanding Biodiversity by David Zeigler | |
Hardcover: 192
Pages
(2007-05-30)
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Editorial Review Product Description The idea of biodiversity has become increasingly important for those who wish to preserve and protect the varieties of life on Earth. While most works on biodiversity look at only three components-the diversity of genes, of species, and of ecosystems-Understanding Biodiversity examines the diversity of life in all of its manifestations. The living world is diverse in many ways. Animals and plants vary greatly in their size and shape, in their behavior, in how they reproduce, in how they sense the surrounding world. Understanding Biodiversity argues that there are many ways in which biodiversity has an intrinsic value - for humans, and for the living world as a whole - and that biodiversity should be better understood and appreciated by everyone, not just those in the scientific community. Only through such comprehension and appreciation will we come to value and protect biodiversity more than we do now. Humanity can only gain from such an expanded view. |
63. Wildlife:: Destruction, Conservation and Biodiversity (Wildlife Protection, Destruction and Extinction) | |
Hardcover: 366
Pages
(2009-09-25)
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64. Mapping Species Distributions: Spatial Inference and Prediction (Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation) by Janet Franklin | |
Hardcover: 338
Pages
(2010-02-15)
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worth the price
excellent for teaching as well as reference
The best solid foundation in species distribution modeling available
Very useful book for everyone working with species distribution models (sdm) |
65. Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment by David Sigee | |
Paperback: 544
Pages
(2005-02-04)
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66. Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity: Standard Methods for Mammals (Biodiversity Handbook) by Don E. Wilson, F. Russell Cole, James D. Nichils, Rasanayagam Rudran, Mercedes S. Foster | |
Paperback: 480
Pages
(1996-08-17)
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Measuring Mammals, the difinitive work. |
67. Applying Nature's Design: Corridors as a Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation (Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation) by Anthony Anderson, Clinton N. Jenkins | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(2005-12-12)
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Editorial Review Product Description The fragmenting of habitats is endangering animal populations and degrading or destroying many plant populations throughout the world. To address this problem, conservationists have increasingly turned to biological corridors, areas of land set aside to facilitate the movement of species and ecological processes. However, while hundreds of corridor initiatives are under way worldwide, there is little practical information to guide their design, location, and management. "Applying Nature's Design" offers a comprehensive overview of current knowledge on corridors, their design, and their implementation. Anthony B. Anderson and Clinton N. Jenkins examine a variety of conceptual and practical issues associated with corridors and provide detailed case studies from around the world. Their work considers how to manage and govern corridors, how to build support among various interest groups for corridors, and the obstacles to implementation. In addition to assessing various environmental and ecological challenges, the authors are the first to consider the importance of socioeconomic and political issues in creating and maintaining corridors. |
68. Biodiversity and Pest Management in Agroecosystems by Clara Nicholls | |
Hardcover: 256
Pages
(2004-02-13)
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Editorial Review Product Description Completely updated for 2003, this new edition examines methods for making agricultural systems less susceptible to insect pests. Containing new findings and reports of strategies, Biodiversity and Pest Management in Agroecosystems, Second Edition will show you how pests can be managed by enhancing beneficial biodiversity using agroecological diversification methods. Biodiversity and Pest Management in Agroecosystems, Second Edition provides you with an essential overview of the role of biodiversity in agriculture and then gets specific, with new and updated information on: the agroecology of pest management plant diversity and pest outbreaks within agroecosystems diversification strategies for pest management how sustainable farming systems are designed You'll also explore: the role of plant diversity on the biology of beneficial insects insect regulation in diverse agroecosystems manipulation of plant diversity in agroecosystems ecological and socioeconomic implications The fact is, many modern agroecosystems are unstable as a consequence of constant human intervention in crop systems which ignore ecological principles. With case studies on a variety of crops and pests, Biodiversity and Pest Management in Agroecosystems, Second Edition explores entomological aspects of agriculture and analyzes the ecological basis for the maintenance of biodiversity. It will familiarize you with the theory and practice of enhancing biological pest control in agricultural systems by managing vegetational diversity via multiple cropping, cover cropping, rotations, and other spatial and temporal designs. With studies on intercropping, cover cropping, weed management, and crop-field border vegetation manipulation, this book covers the effects of these diverse systems on pest population density and the mechanisms underlying pest reduction in polycultures. Make it a part of your reference/teaching collection today! |
69. The Earthscan Reader in Poverty and Biodiversity Conservation (Earthscan Readers Series) | |
Paperback: 416
Pages
(2010-03)
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70. Conserving and Valuing Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity: Economic, Institutional and Social Challenges | |
Paperback: 336
Pages
(2010-10-30)
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71. Sharks and Their Relatives II: Biodiversity, Adaptive Physiology, and Conservation (Marine Biology) | |
Hardcover: 736
Pages
(2010-03-09)
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Editorial Review Product Description Since the award-winning first volume, The Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives, published in 2004, the field has witnessed tremendous developments in research, rapid advances in technology, and the emergence of new investigators beginning to explore issues of biodiversity, distribution, physiology, and ecology in ways that eluded more traditional studies. As an entirely new companion volume, Sharks and Their Relatives II: Biodiversity, Adaptive Physiology, and Conservation brings you up to speed on these significant changes, specifically examining how elasmobranch fishes – the sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras – successfully survive in a wide range of habitats. Emphasizes Conservation of Threatened Species Features Established Researchers and Introduces New Pioneers in the Field To address subject areas and subdisciplines where coverage was absent or superficial in volume one, Jeffrey Carrier and associates have assembled in the current volume a collection of works that reveal patterns of biodiversity, the physiological attributes that contribute to elasmobranchs’ successful exploitation of oceanic and freshwater realms, and the unique issues associated with the interaction between elasmobranchs and humans, all of this with overarching attention to issues of conservation. "We begin with chapters examining biodiversity. We have chosen to approach this discussion by presenting elasmobranchs as inhabitants of the range of zoogeographic provinces, realizing that significant overlap may occur for more pelagic species. This realization was reflected in the dialogue that occurred during preparation of the book between our chapter authors, and the recognition that many species simply cannot be confined to a specific habitat or range of habitats. We then continue by examining some of the unique physiological adaptations that allow these animals to exploit the range of habitats where they are found, from unique sensory modalities to compensatory mechanisms for physiological and environmental stress. "Our authors represent an international group of investigators including established scientists whose work has been widely published and respected, and emerging younger scientists who have exploited recent advances in technology to ask and answer new questions as well as offering new insights and interpretations to enduring problems in the fields of ecology and physiology. We have asked them to be speculative and challenging, and we have asked them to predict future areas for investigation in hopes that their work will both inspire and provoke additional studies of these fascinating animals." |
72. Accessing Biodiversity and Sharing the Benefits: Lessons from Implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity (IUCN Environmental Policy & Law Paper) | |
Paperback: 315
Pages
(2004-01-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description The book aims to address the lack of information on the experiences of others by providing a comparative analysis of national access and benefit-sharing laws and policies in the 41 Pacific Rim countries that signed the CBD. It provides key insights on the main characteristics of selected access and benefit-sharing (ABS) policies and laws, their development, and implementation process. It contains a detailed comparative analysis of existing laws and policies. It presents four case studies of countries with regulations in place and contrasts them with four case studies of countries that are struggling to develop their regulations. It ends by discussing options of an international regime on ABS and a summary analysis of the main lessons and recommendations from the study. |
73. Biodiversity: Conserving Endangered Species (Green Technology) by Anne Maczulak | |
Hardcover: 216
Pages
(2009-10-30)
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74. All Creatures: Naturalists, Collectors, and Biodiversity, 1850-1950 by Robert E. Kohler | |
Hardcover: 380
Pages
(2006-07-17)
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75. Monitoring Forest Biodiversity: Improving Conservation Through Ecologically-Responsible Management (The Earthscan ForestLibrary) by Toby Gardner | |
Hardcover: 360
Pages
(2010-07)
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76. The Nature of Nebraska: Ecology and Biodiversity (Natural History) by Paul A. Johnsgard | |
Paperback: 402
Pages
(2005-04-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description These ecological treasures are all part of the nature of Nebraska. With characteristic clarity, energy, and charm, Paul A. Johnsgard guides us through Nebraska's incredible biodiversity, introducing us to each ecosystem and the flora and fauna it sustains and inviting us to contemplate the purpose and secrets of the natural world as we consider our own roles and responsibilities in our connection with it. Paul A. Johnsgard is Foundation Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and winner of several state and national writing awards for his books. He is the author of more than forty books, including Prairie Dog Empire: A Saga of the Shortgrass Prairie, Crane Music: A Natural History of American Cranes, and This Fragile Land: A Natural History of the Nebraska Sandhills, all available from the University of Nebraska Press. |
77. The Protection of Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge in International Law of Intellectual Property (Cambridge Intellectual Property and Information Law) by Jonathan Curci | |
Hardcover: 360
Pages
(2010-01-18)
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78. Harvesting Wild Species: Implications for Biodiversity Conservation | |
Paperback: 720
Pages
(1997-05-12)
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79. Marine, Freshwater, and Wetlands Biodiversity Conservation (Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation) | |
Paperback: 402
Pages
(2010-11-02)
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Editorial Review Product Description Marine, coastal and wetland habitats are threatened, through exploitation, and also by climate change, as ocean currents change course, sea levels rise, and rainfall patterns change. This book gathers papers on the biodiversity conservation of these increasingly threatened habitats. The papers provide a snapshot of the problems they face, and offer numerous examples which render this volume valuable to educators in marine, freshwater and wetlands ecology, conservation and ecological restoration. |
80. The Wolf's Tooth: Keystone Predators, Trophic Cascades, and Biodiversity by Cristina Eisenberg | |
Hardcover: 272
Pages
(2010-04-08)
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Editorial Review Product Description Animals such as wolves, sea otters, and sharks exert a disproportionate influence on their environment; dramatic ecological consequences can result when they are removed fromor returned toan ecosystem. In The Wolf’s Tooth, scientist and author Cristina Eisenberg explores the concept of trophic cascades” and the role of top predators in regulating ecosystems. Her fascinating and wide-ranging work provides clear explanations of the science surrounding keystone predators and considers how this notion can help provide practical solutions for restoring ecosystem health and functioning. Eisenberg examines both general concepts and specific issues, sharing accounts from her own fieldwork to illustrate and bring to life the ideas she presents. She considers how resource managers can use knowledge about trophic cascades to guide recovery efforts, including how this science can be applied to move forward the bold vision of rewilding the North American continent. In the end, the author provides her own recommendations for local and landscape-scale applications of what has been learned about interactive food webs. At their most fundamental level, trophic cascades are powerful stories about ecosystem processesof predators and their prey, of what it takes to survive in a landscape, of the flow of nutrients. The Wolf’s Tooth is the first book to focus on the vital connection between trophic cascades and restoring biodiversity and habitats, and to do so in a way that is accessible to a diverse readership. Customer Reviews (6)
Deserves a place in every community and college library environmental studies collection
Passion shines through
very exciting, and interesting..couldn't put it down
Connections
Had to force myself to put it down |
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