Conservation of the environment

The complete guide to our closest living relative, drawing on thirty years of primate observation.

Bypassed by time and "e;Joisey"e; Shore-bound vacationers, the marshes and forests of the Bayshore constitute one of North America's last great undiscovered wild places.

Proterozoic time produced much of great interest to geologists, and was of tremendous economic import to the people of Canada and the United States.

In this launch of the Galapagos series, this book provides a broad "e;framing"e; assessment of the current status of social and ecological systems in the Galapagos Islands, and the feedback that explicitly links people to the environment.

Within the broad framework of the common law of tort,the torts of nuisance and the rule in Rylands v.

This is a book by people who have had to make decisions which affect the environment in which we all live, decisions which sometimes affect the quality of life of millions.

As the owner of one of the world's most elaborate sea glass collections, Mary Beth Beuke gets to talk about these prized ocean gems on a daily basis.

This Sacred Life redescribes the meaning of this world and the value and purpose of human life within it.

Originally published in 2000, The Arctic provides a comprehensive overview of the region's rapidly changing physical and human dimensions, and demonstrates the importance of communication between natural scientists, social scientists, and local stakeholders in response to the tremendous challenges and opportunities facing the Arctic.

This SpringerBrief focuses on the principles of ecotourism such as relevance of the field, origin, fundamental aspects, definitions, philosophy, implications in biodiversity conservation and environmental impacts.

Les changements climatiques affectent le monde entier, mais sont jusqu’à quatre fois plus intenses dans l’Arctique.

There has been a recent upsurge of red-legged partridge research in most countries where the species is distributed, but no comprehensive review of that fresh and relevant multidisciplinary and international knowledge is available.

This book provides a general overview of the natural landscapes and vegetation types of the U.

In Plowed Under, Andrew P.

Whether smashed on toast or hailed as a superfood, the avocado has taken the world by storm, but what are the environmental and social impacts of this trendy fruit?

In the face of so many unprecedented changes in our environment, the pressure is on scientists to lead the way toward a more sustainable future.

Long unknown in the West, The Biosphere established the field of biogeochemistry and is one of the classic founding documents of what later became known as Gaia theory.

How and why did our most acclaimed birdwatchers take up birding?

Through this book, readers will gain a comprehensive overview of transdisciplinary knowledge co-production in local contexts as an issue-driven and solution-oriented process, and will come to understand its relationship to societal transformation processes toward sustainability.

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

This title was first published in 2001.

The first book-length exploration of climate-driven reproductive anxiety that places race and social justice at the center.

Environmental patriotism, the belief that the national environment defines a country's greatness, is a significant strand in twentieth century American environmentalism.

The unique blend of theoretical and practical concepts makes this book equally suitable for managers, educators, and research biologists.

The result of a lifetime in the field and in the classroom, Chance and Change challenges many of the tenets of establishment ecology.

Scientists have long been looking for alternative methods for the cleaning of historical and cultural museum objects as conventional methods often fail to completely remove surface films, leaving contamination and surface residues behind.

The year 2022 has been declared by the United Nations as the "e;International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development"e;.

Redefining Diversity and Dynamics of Natural Resources Management in Southeast Asia, Volumes 1-4 brings together scientific research and policy issues across various topographical areas in Asia to provide a comprehensive overview of the issues facing this region.

From individual grains to desert dunes, from the bottom of the sea to the landscapes of Mars, and from billions of years in the past to the future, this is the extraordinary story of one of nature's humblest, most powerful, and most ubiquitous materials.

A thriving life and livable future for our planet starts with you.

"e;Evidence bases for conservation are becoming increasingly important to convince landowners and politicians of the need to take action in defence of species and habitats all around the world.

Originally published in 1990, The Biogeography of the British Isles is devoted to the biogeography of the British Isles and surrounding shelf seas.

How can the one influence the many?

The Sea, from its shimmering surface to its sunless depths, teems with life.

Increasing evidence suggests that the composition and spatial configuration - the pattern - of forest landscapes affect many ecological processes, including the movement and persistence of particular species, the susceptibility and spread of disturbances such as fires or pest outbreaks, and the redistribution of matter and nutrients.

Explains how satellite remote sensing informs and helps deliver successful conservation management through case studies, which highlight practitioner experience.

The loss of biodiversity is a major environmental problem in nearly every terrestrial ecosystem on Earth.

The environment, and how humans affect it, is more of a concern now than ever.

This book is the second edition of Environmental Monitoring using GNSS and highlights the latest developments in global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).

Can we know the risks we face, now or in the future?

This volume applies ecological principles and guidelines to understand past and current land use and land management; and more importantly, endeavors to promote more ecologically sound approaches to future land use and management decisions.

The wood used by master craftsmen to create many of the world's legendary stringed instruments-violins and cellos, mandolins and guitars-comes from seven near-mythic European forests.

From Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to the Milnesand Prairie Preserve of New Mexico, this volume provides a snapshot of the most spectacular and important natural places in the western United States.

The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental ethical principles for building a just, sustainable and peaceful global society, with ecological integrity as a major theme.

This collection of essays brings together discussions arguing that the circular economy must be linked to society and culture in order to create a viable concept for remodelling the economy.