Biodiversity

This book examines how different countries across Southeast Asia and Latin America respond to the emergence and expansion of the lucrative, yet controversial palm oil industry, paying attention to how national policy and governance regimes are shaping this global industry.

Since the first edition of this book published in 2005, there has been an immense amount of new and fascinating work on the history, ecology, and evolution of the Mediterranean flora.

"e;Biodiversity"e; refers to the variety of life.

The Channel Country is of special interest because its extreme aridity is disrupted unpredictably by summer monsoonal rains, causing massive flooding, and is followed by prodigious growth of plants and reproduction of animals, before returning to daunting conditions of drought.

The extent to which human activity has influenced species extinctions during the recent prehistoric past remains controversial due to other factors such as climatic fluctuations and a general lack of data.

A detailed account of the biology and ecology of vascular wetland plants and their applications in wetland plant science, Wetland Plants: Biology and Ecology presents a synthesis of wetland plant studies and reviews from biology, physiology, evolution, genetics, community and population ecology, environmental science, and engineering.

The marine environment is one of our most precious yet fragile natural resources.

The continuing devastation of the worlds tropical rain forest affects us allspurring climate change, decimating biodiversity, and wrecking our environments resiliency.

It is accepted wisdom today that human beings have irrevocably damaged the natural world.

La Orinoquia es una de las regiones con mayor riqueza de fauna en Colombia.

The continuing devastation of the worlds tropical rain forest affects us allspurring climate change, decimating biodiversity, and wrecking our environments resiliency.

'Trees are wildlife just as deer or primroses are wildlife.

The 100th volume of the prestigious New Naturalist series, written by one of Britain's best-known naturalists, explores the significance and history of woodlands on the British landscape'Trees are wildlife just as deer or primroses are wildlife.

The perfect companion for the safari enthusiast, this complete traveller's guide to the wildlife of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi is a must-have for all those considering a trip to the game reserves of this highly popular region.

"e;Three steps into Oneness"e;To face the challenges of modern life, we need to evolve a new view of awakening by being balanced within the wisdom of the Absolute and the Relative.

'Jake Fiennes is changing the face of farming in Britain.

Sehenswürdigkeiten zeichnen sich dadurch aus, dass es diese nirgendwo sonst auf der Welt gibt.

LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON CONSERVATIONInvestigating the ethical and practical challenges of one of the greatest threats to biodiversity: invasive species.

Whether you would like to learn how to build a bird box, dig a hedgehog tunnel or implement broader environmental changes in your community, this practical guide to saving our most endangered species will teach you how you can help on an individual, local and national level.

LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON CONSERVATIONInvestigating the ethical and practical challenges of one of the greatest threats to biodiversity: invasive species.

Building on the solid foundations established by the two earlier New Naturalist volumes on this subject, eminent herpetologists Trevor Beebee and Richard Griffiths have brought together a wealth of new and fascinating information on the British amphibians and reptiles.

Discover the fascinating world of trees with this comprehensive tree identification guide book, combining practical dendrology knowledge with professional tree care techniques.

Dieser praktische Leitfaden bietet eine fundierte Einführung in die Dendrologie und vermittelt wichtiges Fachwissen zur Bestimmung von Baumarten.

Dieser praktische Insektenführer bietet einen umfassenden Einblick in die faszinierende Welt der Insekten.

From leaping dolphins to boxing hares, soaring eagles to the beat of a million wings - the British Isles offer some of the richest and most varied wildlife encounters in Europe.

En 'Asilvestración' Isabella Tree cuenta la historia del "experimento Knepp", un proyecto pionero de rewilding en West Sussex que utiliza animales de pastoreo en libertad para crear nuevos hábitats para la fauna.

This ebook edition does not include illustrations.

Ever wondered how vaccines work, why whales strand themselves or if luck exists?

Support and protect the natural world with tips from expert gardener Joe Swift.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES'A simultaneously stimulating and soothing blend of nature writing and science .

Bei diesem Buch handelt es sich um ein Buch für die ganze Familie und es klärt dich über einiges im Bereich Ernährung, Hühnerhaltung, "Fleischproduktion", etc.

Colombia es uno de los países más ricos del planeta en especies de mariposas.

En Colombia existe una larga tradición académica y legal sobre el tema de la sostenibilidad, sin embargo, son pocos los referentes en los que estas discusiones han alcanzado al gran público, es evidente la escasa producción bibliográfica en formatos apropiados para motivar reflexiones en la sociedad en general.

In Green Equilibrium, Christopher Wills explains the rules by which ecosystems maintain a diversity of interdependent species, in particular the balance of predators and prey.

In Green Equilibrium, Christopher Wills explains the rules by which ecosystems maintain a diversity of interdependent species, in particular the balance of predators and prey.

How long do humans have left on Earth?

In a much-anticipated addition to the New Naturalist library, Stefan Buczacki takes a broad look at the relatively unexplored world of the garden, and its relevance within the context of natural history overall.

What happens when vast population growth endangers the world's food supplies?

Today there is no place on Earth that does not harbour invasive exotic species.

Das "Jahr der Milane" befasst sich weniger mit den wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen über die beiden Milanarten, auch wenn diese immer wieder einfliessen, als vielmehr mit dem Alltag der Paare, deren Beziehungen untereinander, mit ihren unmittelbaren Nachbarn und den weiblichen, wie männlichen noch nicht brütenden Junggesellen.

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Extinction is a natural process.

Today there is no place on Earth that does not harbour invasive exotic species.

Das "Jahr der Milane" befasst sich weniger mit den wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen über die beiden Milanarten, auch wenn diese immer wieder einfliessen, als vielmehr mit dem Alltag der Paare, deren Beziehungen untereinander, mit ihren unmittelbaren Nachbarn und den weiblichen, wie männlichen noch nicht brütenden Junggesellen.

An environmental parable for our times - the story of a beautiful blue bird meeting its nemesis at the end of the 20th-century.

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Extinction is a natural process.

Ob in einer modernen Stadtwohnung oder versteckt im Keller des eigenen Wohnhauses - Indoor-Gärten finden sich überall und liegen voll im Trend.