Environmental management

The fate of much of the world's terrestrial biodiversity depends upon our ability to improve the management of forest ecosystems that have already been substantially modified by humans.

Few scientific developments have given rise to as much controversy as biotechnology.

This book presents a series of "e;ecological law"e; case studies, designed to illustrate in concrete, real-world ways how ecological law would transform law in a range of diverse contexts.

Studies in landscape ecology focus on the effect of heterogeneity on ecosystem structure and function.

Research on the large array of tropical estuarine fishes has increased markedly in recent years and hence scientific knowledge about most aspects of these important fishes' biology and ecology is now catching up with that of their temperate equivalents.

This book presents valuable and recent lessons learned regarding the links between natural resources management, from a Socio-Ecological perspective, and the biodiversity conservation in Mexico.

Originally published in 1984, Themes in Biogeography presents a broad examination of biogeographical themes, extending across the field of plant and animal ecology and geography.

Practical Conservation Biology covers the complete array of topics that are central to conservation biology and natural resource management, thus providing the essential framework for under-graduate and post-graduate courses in these subject areas.

Riparian forests along streams and rivers are diverse in species, structure, and regeneration processes, and have important ecological functions in maintaining landscape and biodiversity.

The concept of sustainable development is a source of inspiration for many, who see it as a call to cooperative action.

Modelling is an important tool for understanding the complexity of forest ecosystems and the variety of interactions of ecosystem components, processes and values.

With the emergence of urban and community forestry as the fastest growing part of our pro- fession in the last 15 years, the need for a book such as this inevitably developed.

In some coalbeds, naturally occurring water pressure holds methanethe main component of natural gasfixed to coal surfaces and within the coal.

The recent technologies for sustainable development and maintaining ecological integrity in the field of agriculture, forestry and environmental management for the green future.

*Please note the 2015 paperback is a reprint of the original 2008 hardback*In an increasingly urbanized world more and more people are turning to our forests and woodland for recreation and tourism.

There has been a recent resurgence of interest in wood energy as part of a sustainable range of renewable energy options.

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

This book offers an overview of the key debates in the burgeoning anthropological literature on resource extraction.

Innovation Platforms (IPs) form the core of many Agricultural Research for Development programmes, stimulating multi-stakeholder collaboration and action towards the realization of agricultural development outcomes.

(2) Do existing estimates of the no-regret potential stand up to are-evaluation within this framework?

In its early days, agroforestry may have been viewed as the domain of the 'landcare enthusiast'.

Taking the case of the Norwegian petroleum industry as its vantage point, the book discusses the question of industrial transformations in resource-based industries.

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and is estimated to be responsible for approximately one-fifth of man-made global warming.

This book deals with environmental effects on both sides of the border between Bangladesh and India caused by the Ganges water diversion.

This book describes the urgent challenge faced by cities worldwide to become resilient to climate change impacts.

Forest soil characteristics are not only unique but their interpretation also differs from cropland soils.

The book examines concurrent green initiatives and their spillover effects on environmental conservation and management to reveal their impact on conservation effectiveness, drawing on a range of international case studies.

Originally published in 1972, Regulation of the Natural Gas Producing Industry combines several papers prepared for a seminar in Washington D.

The grazing of animals on common land and associated property rights were the original basis of the concept of "e;the tragedy of the commons"e;.

A complete guide to sustainability policy at the federal, state, and local levels Sustainability Policy: Hastening the Transition to a Cleaner Economy is a fundamental guide for public sector professionals new to sustainability policy development, implementation, strategy, and practice.

Spain is facing an increasingly difficult situation in terms of water stress.

This book contains recent geographic work examining the changing geography of protected areas in the U.

Sustainability Challenges in the Agrofood Sector covers a wide range of agrofood-related concerns, including urban and rural agriculture and livelihoods, water-energy management, food and environmental policies, diet and human health.

This book is an outcome of the 33rd International Conference EnviroInfo 2019, held at the University of Kassel, Germany.

Sustainability is a phenomenon that must be pursued in a complex system of interrelated elements of business, society, and ecology.

Telling people about research is just as important as doing it.

This book introduces environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment and clarifies its characteristics as financial securities.

Energy insecurity is not normally associated with the Middle East.

This book describes the water, wildlife, and livelihood of Tonle Sap Lake and its basin in Cambodia, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.

Fresh waters are disproportionately rich in species, and represent global hotspots of biodiversity.

The landscape is widely identified as a relevant target both by integrative policies and across the disciplines dealing with resource management and territorial planning.

This book examines how current energy and water management processes affect Indigenous communities in North America, with a specific focus on Canada.

Japan has been one of the most important international sponsors of human security, yet the concept has hitherto not been considered relevant to the Japanese domestic context.

This book explores the human-engineered flooding of China''s Yellow River, and how it affected the state, environment, and inhabitants of the region.

The apocalyptic visions of climate change that are projected in the media often involve extreme weather events, disasters and mass migration of poor people.

This book examines the potential for cities, states and regions to take decisive action on climate change at the local level.

This book provides up-to-date information on biochar use in management of soil health, agriculture productivity, green-house gases, restoration ecology and environment.

This book focuses on the soil and environmental resources and how to utilize them under Egyptian conditions to achieve tolerance to environmental abiotic stresses, i.

Environmental and sustainability issues are currently stretched by economic concerns and policy areas such as housing and education are therefore needed more than ever to help regenerate the social and urban environment.

Efforts to effectively conserve and manage marine resources are facing increasing complexity of environmental and governance challenges.