Applied ecology

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This textbook provides an opportunity for undergraduate students studying the environment to work on addressing real-world environmental problems and practice the disciplinary and professional skills necessary to tackle complex issues.

In spite of all the efforts made in fire prevention and suppression, every year about 45 000 forest fires occur in Europe, burning ca.

This volume synthesizes and analyzes thirty years of hydrological research in the Danum Valley Conservation Area, a lowland dipterocarp rainforest in Sabah, Malaysia.

Ferns gives the reader an introduction to the reasons for the variety of ferns in the British Isles, as well as the history of their development within this landscape and their use by man.

The importance of habitat conservation for the protection of birds has become widely acknowledged and accepted by natural resource managers and the general public.

This book surveys the ecology of stoats resident in New Zealand since the 1880s, when they were deliberately imported from UK as potential agents of biological control against rabbits.

That residues of pesticide and other "e;foreign"e; chemicals in food- stuffs are of concern to everyone everywhere is amply attested by the reception accorded previous volumes of "e;Residue Reviews"e; and by the gratifying enthusiasm, sincerity, and efforts shown by all the in- dividuals from whom manuscripts have been solicited.

Im Rahmen des Forschungs- und Entwicklungsvorhabens wurde ein Konzept zur Erforschung und Implementierung wirksamer Fischschutz- undFischabstiegseinrichtungen an den bundeseigenen Wasserkraftstandorten in Eddersheim und Griesheim am Main sowie ggf.

Dirty Water is the riveting story of how Howard Bennett, a Los Angeles schoolteacher with a gift for outrageous rhetoric, fought pollution in Santa Monica Bay--and won.

Around the globe, unfettered industrialisation has marched forth in unison with massive social inequities.

Environmental law and governance are the cornerstones of global efforts to conserve the environment, protect resources and ensure fair and equitable outcomes for all of the planet's inhabitants.

In "e;Leadership for a Living Planet,"e; Linda V.

A new expanded and illustrated edition of the history-making speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young activist who has become the voice of a generation'We are the change and change is coming' In August 2018 a fifteen-year-old Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, decided not to go to school one day.

Most of the world's population lives on or near the coasts.

Integrates process and content of core areas of ecology using an engaging narrative, fascinating case studies, and stunning images throughout.

This contributed volume focuses on the sustainability of mountain ecosystems in the face of a changing climate.

A History of Ecology and Environmentalism in Spanish American Literature undertakes a comprehensive ecocritical examination of the region's literature from the foundational texts of the nineteenth century to the most recent fiction.

Agriculture and food production have a large footprint on the landscape globally and compete for space with land for nature conservation.

Structural environmental reform by firms and industries, governmental and intergovernmental agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and others is a worldwide phenomenon and the focus of this definitive collection.

Rangelands are large natural landscapes that can include grasslands, shrublands, savannahs and woodlands.

Shortlisted for the 2018TWS Wildlife Publication Awards in the edited book categoryDecomposition and recycling of vertebrate remains have been understudied, hampered largely due to these processes being aesthetically challenging (e.

The first synthesis of current research regarding Everglades microbial community structure and function, this book provides an understanding of the physical and chemical factors affecting the structure of microbial communities, including nutrient effects, sea level rise, and other potential stressors.

Plant breeding has played a significant role in the development of human civilizations.

In the fifty years since its initial publication, Is It Too Late?

Taking a social science approach, this book explores the governance of sustainable seafood, which is fundamental to food and nutrition security as well as being an important source of income and employment in many regions.

This book provides a unique ethnographic account of women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in India.

Agroecology is at the forefront of transforming our food systems.

This book introduces readers to spatiotemporal analytics that are extended from spatial statistics.

Islands are special because they promote unique forms of life, and large proportions of the species they hold are found nowhere else on Earth.

A critical synthesis of the impacts of climate change on birds, examining potential future effects and conservation responses.

That residues of pesticide and other "e;foreign"e; chemicals in foodstuffs are of concern to everyone everywhere is amply attested by the reception accorded previous volumes of "e;Residue Reviews"e; and by the gratifying en- thusiasm, sincerity, and efforts shown by all the individuals from whom manuscripts have been solicited.

This book examines the domain of human agency-environment interaction from a multidimensional point of view.

A How-To Guide for Conducting Common Fisheries-Related Analyses in RIntroductory Fisheries Analyses with R provides detailed instructions on performing basic fisheries stock assessment analyses in the R environment.

Wild Profusion tells the fascinating story of biodiversity conservation in Indonesia in the decade culminating in the great fires of 1997-98--a time when the country's environment became a point of concern for social and environmental activists, scientists, and the many fishermen and farmers nationwide who suffered from degraded environments and faced accusations that they were destroying nature.

Originally published in 1984 Nature's Ideological Language examines the common ideological roots of environmental reclamation and nature preservation.

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Why do some economies seem to excel at effective pollution management while others miss the mark when responding to deteriorating urban environments?

The 2015 International Conference on Water Resource and Environment (WRE2015) aims to provide a platform where scholars from different countries can exchange ideas, opinions and views.

Climate change caused by human activity is the most fundamental challenge facing mankind in the 21st century, since it will drastically alter the living conditions of millions of people, mainly in the Global South.

Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this book explores how new technologies are facilitating more effective collection and dissemination of taxonomic data.

This book studies the application of green roofs in ecoregions of the western United States and Canada.

Islamic Environmentalism examines Muslim involvement in environmentalism in the United States and Great Britain.

This book provides a novel approach to governance relating to biodiversity and human well-being in complex tropical landscapes, including forests and protected areas.

As humanity presses down inexorably on the natural world, people debate the extent to which we can save the Earth's millions of different species without sacrificing human economic welfare.

In contrast to the linear "e;take-make-dispose"e; model of resource consumption, a new industrial model is proposed in the form of a circular economy.

Carnivores include some of the most impressive, dangerous and mysterious animals in the world.

Sustainability Science and Technology: An Introduction explains the root causes of global failures in natural and human systems, as well as the most readily available technological solutions.

An account of the catastrophic decline and remarkable recovery of a fox species inhabiting only the California Channel Islands.

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