Applied ecology

That residues of pesticide and other contaminants in the total environment are of concern to everyone everywhere is 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.

A thorough update of Arnett's The Beetles of the United States, American Beetles, Volumes I and II cover the genera of beetles that occur in Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States.

This book examines the multiple scales at which the inequities of climate change are borne out.

This book critically explores the political ecology of human marginalization, wildlife conservation and the role of the state in politicizing conservation frameworks, drawing on examples from forests in India.

Rhodolith beds are recognized internationally as a unique ecosystem, and they are the focus of this interdisciplinary book.

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.

An understanding of applied ecology and conservation is an important requirement of a wide range of programmes of study including applied biology, ecology, environmental science and wildlife conservation.

This book provides essential information on 12 cockroach assemblages with more than a thousand specimens analyzed and investigates the Jurassic site in Bakhar, Mongolia, as one of the most diverse fossil insect sites worldwide.

Science for Ecosystem-based Management: Narragansett Bay in the 21st Century addresses the broad problem of coastal nutrient pollution.

Powerful conversations between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and leading scientists on the most pressing issue of our time.

There is much we can learn about conservation from native peoples, says Gene Anderson.

Enlarged, enhanced and internationalized edition of the first restoration ecology textbook to be published, with foreword by Dr.

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy, and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics in any segment of the environment, as well as toxicological implications.

DNA is the essence of life and the original 'big data'.

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.

This book begins with the principal subject of biodiversity in agriculture.

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

The 21st century has been called the "e;century of the city.

The time has come for us to collectively reexamineand ultimately move pastthe concept of sustainability in environmental and natural resources law and management.

Although suburb-building created major environmental problems, Christopher Sellers demonstrates that the environmental movement originated within suburbs--not just in response to unchecked urban sprawl.

Some animals and plants injure or kill millions of people annually, others cause trillions of dollars in property damage and loss.

Ecolinguistics: Language, Ecology and the Stories We Live By is a ground-breaking book which reveals the stories that underpin unequal and unsustainable societies and searches for inspirational forms of language that can help rebuild a kinder, more ecological world.

Grasslands, in particular managed pastures and rangelands, are widespread, covering approximately 40% (52 million km2) of the Earth's land surface.

The conference "e;Combating Desertification with Plants"e; was held in Beer Sheva, Israel, from November 2-5, 1999, and was attended by 70 participants from 30 countries and/or international organisations.

An enthralling exploration of the biologically richest island on Earth, featuring more than 200 spectacular color images by award-winning National Geographic photographer Tim LamanIn this beautiful book, Bruce Beehler, a renowned author and expert on New Guinea, and award-winning National Geographic photographer Tim Laman take the reader on an unforgettable journey through the natural and cultural wonders of the world's grandest island.

Agroforestry systems (AFS) are becoming increasingly relevant worldwide as society has come to recognize their multiple roles and services: biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, adaptation and mitigation of climate change, restoration of degraded ecosystems, and tools for rural development.

Authored by world-class scientists and scholars, The Handbook of Natural Resources, Second Edition, is an excellent reference for understanding the consequences of changing natural resources to the degradation of ecological integrity and the sustainability of life.

« Ce livre raconte une histoire simple dont le dernier acte se joue peut-être sous nos yeux : celle de la transformation de la nature.

This book introduces the complex world of carbon dynamics within forest ecosystems, particularly in boreal zones, while also incorporating findings from selected temperate areas.

This volume presents part of the proceedings of NERC 2022, with an emphasis on conservation of bio-diversity in North-east India.

This book is a machine-generated literature overview highlighting the importance of natural capital while studying the economics of ecology.

Gateway communities that neighbour parks and protected areas are impacted by tourism, while facing unique circumstances related to protected area management.

Microbial biofilms have both positive and negative effects.

The book consists of a short introduction to the significance of unintended consequences and four chapters.

Als Standardwerk beschreibt das Große Handbuch der Gleisinstandhaltung in anschaulicher und komprimierter Form alle Aspekte der Gleisinstandhaltung in Theorie und Praxis.

This is a Festschrift in honour of Professor Asit K.

In August 2017, the Chemical Signals in Vertebrates (CSiV) group held its 14th triennial meeting at Cardiff University in Wales.

This book assesses the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), examining both implementation and compliance.

A comprehensive, full-colour work providing insights into recent advances in the ecological understanding of ladybirds.

Make conservation investments using structured decision-making, mathematical programming, the power of markets, and behavioral nudges.

The relationship between human rights and the environment, as evidenced by the 2022 UN Resolution on the human right to a healthy environment, is a topical, fascinating, uneasy, and increasingly urgent one.

The global food system is characterized by large numbers of people experiencing food insecurity and hunger on the one hand, and vast amounts of food waste and overconsumption on the other.

Armenia is a small landlocked mountainous country located in the Southern Caucasus.

The Handbook of Ecotoxicology provides a readily accessible, yet critical collection of information on ecotoxicological testing.

Evolutionary developmental biology or evo-devo is a field of biological research that compares the underlying mechanisms of developmental processes in different organisms to infer the ancestral condition of these processes and elucidate how they have evolved.

On a historical global turning point, this book offers a thorough exploration of the "e;New Sustainability Paradigm"e;, originally developed by the Global Scenario Group (GSG) of the Stockholm Environmental Institute (SEI) as a starting point for analyzing real-life transitions and transformations.

Aphids Unveiled: The Saga of Nature's Most Irritating Insects explores the curious journey of these tiny insects from humble beginnings to becoming the most obnoxious pests for farmers and home gardeners alike.