Applied ecology

We developed the first edition of this book because we perceived a need for a compilation on study design with application to studies of the ecology, conser- tion, and management of wildlife.

This illustrated introduction to Central American Chironomidae offers extensive photographic material, as well as detailed morphological and ecological descriptions of chironomid subfossils found in Central American lake sediments.

In einer stark vom Menschen geprägten Natur kommt Wildnis eine besondere Bedeutung zu.

Praised for its ability to kill insects effectively and cheaply and reviled as an ecological hazard, DDT continues to engender passion across the political spectrum as one of the world's most controversial chemical pesticides.

How do we promote global economic development, while simultaneously preserving local biological and cultural diversity?

For the first time in a single volume, this book brings together more than 140 of the best walks, tracks or trails in New South Wales, which can be walked by the moderately fit individual.

This elegant treatise examines the nature of kindness through the fascinating lenses and contexts of ancient, medieval and contemporary philosophy, natural history, theories of mind, of natural selection, eco-psychology and sociobiology.

Mining in Ecologically Sensitive Landscapes explores the interface between geology and botany, and mining and conservation.

Media and the Ecological Crisis is a collaborative work of interdisciplinary writers engaged in mapping, understanding and addressing the complex contribution of media to the current ecological crisis.

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicologycontains timely review articles concerned with all aspects of chemical contaminants (including pesticides) in the total environment, including toxicological considerations and consequences.

Changes in production, demand, supply, and trade patterns; the impact of green building and bioenergy on industry practices and policy infrastructure; and new economies with production advantages and large consumption bases all present challenges and opportunities in the forest sector.

As the human population grows from seven billion toward an inevitable nine or 10 billion, the demands on the limited supply of soils will grow and intensify.

Biodiversity has been a key concept in international conservation since the 1980s, yet historians have paid little attention to its origins.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge about "e;wattles"e;, a large clade of over 1000 species of trees and shrubs in the genus Acacia, most of which are native to Australia.

The volume on oilseed crops is developed as a part of a series on "e;Handbook of Agrobiodiversity: Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources"e;.

This richly illustrated book presents the diversity and natural history of sea snail groups.

This book delivers stimulating input for a broad range of researchers, from geographers and ecologists to psychologists interested in spatial perception and physicists researching in complex systems.

The capacity of humans to destroy their environment is playing out like a Greek tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea.

Wireless communication systems, since their inception in the form of cellular communications, have spread rapidly throughout the western world and the trend is catching on in the developing countries as well.

The book aims at synthesizing our current knowledge of Acipenser sturio and its management.

According to Murray Bookchin, a humane solution to the climate crisis will require replacing industrial capitalism with an egalitarian, ecological society; decentralized democratic communities; and sustainable technologies.

In 1992, at the Earth Summit in Rio, the United Nations adopted the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to agree international measures aimed at preserving the vital ecosystems and biological resources on which we all depend.

The number of airplane flights worldwide continues to grow and is one of the many drivers of climate change.

This book is the first of its kind in bringing together biodiversity, chemical ecology, phytochemistry and cancer therapy.

Professor van den Bosch of the University of California was one of the developers of Integrated Pest Management-the use of biological controls, improved pest knowledge and observation, and judicious application of chemicals only when absolutely necessary.

This book relates one of the most representative species of Patagonian wildlife, the guanaco, to human societies across time, and explores how that relationship has changed over time due to different land uses and productive interests.

Urban and Industrial Water Conservation Methods provides comprehensive and practical information regarding water use for various different sectors and describes the most suitable conservation devices and techniques to reduce water consumption in urban environments.

Originally published in 1998, Southern Forested Wetlands is an up to date, one source compendium of current knowledge on the wetland ecology of America's southern forests.

A comprehensive overview of symbiotic relationships between insects and microbesInsects and Their Beneficial Microbes is an authoritative and accessible synthesis of insect associations with beneficial microorganisms.

Mammals in the British Isles looks at the influences on their numbers and distribution, both now and in the past, examines aspects of their biology with emphasis on function and physiology, and concludes with an account of relationships with man.

This book provides a wealth of information for all those involved in using ecological networks for biodiversity protection and environmental management, as well as their significance for planning.

Each year, the concentration of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) in the mixed layer at Station S in the Sargasso Sea decreases from winter to summer by about 30 umol/kg.

This book examines theories and ethnographies related to the anthropology of power in conservation.

Code-compliant building materials and equipment will typically have a lower initial cost; however, the lifetime energy savings of the high efficiency equipment will often justify the upfront cost premium and result in a more cost-effective solution.

Mangroves thrive in intertidal zones, where they gather organisms and objects from land, river, and ocean.

Artificial or constructed wetlands are an emerging technology particularly for tropical areas with water scarcity.

Ecology and economics have Greek roots in oikos for "e;household"e;, logos for "e;study"e;, and nomics for "e;management"e;.

Phytoplankton, or algae, are the engines of the Earth.

Once imagined as a place on the very edge of the world, Greenland is now viewed as being at the epicentre of climate change.

The energy used to build and operate buildings is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Understanding the chemistry underlying sustainable energy is central to any long-term solution to meeting our future energy needs.

This book is a product of the TEEB study (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity).

The North Carolina barrier islands, a 325-mile-long string of narrow sand islands that forms the coast of North Carolina, are one of the most beloved areas to live and visit in the United States.

Volume II of Geospatial Information Handbook for Water Resources and Watershed Management discusses Geospatial Technology (GT) approaches using integrated modeling as applied to advanced water resource assessments.

This book provides a detailed analysis of the economic and environmental impacts of climate change on the tropical ecosystems in Tanzania.

Dendroecologists apply the principles and methods of tree-ring science to address ecological questions and resolve problems related to global environmental change.

Encyclopedia of Ecology, Second Edition, Four Volume Set continues the acclaimed work of the previous edition published in 2008.

Graphs, networks and agent-based modeling are the most thriving and attracting sciences used in ecology and environmental sciences.

This book emphasizes how we already have the technologies available, including renewable energy and the ability to recycle most materials, to make ecological living possible and that perceived barriers to energy transitions can be overcome.