Deforestation

A concise but comprehensive interdisciplinary examination of global deforestation for a broad audience of scientists and policymakers.

'Everyone interested in the natural world will enjoy The Secret Life of Trees.

Attempts to halt the destruction of rain forests and other natural habitats in the tropics have met with little success.

'The tree is the hero in his book.

Dire reports of surging deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon appear often in international headlines, with commentators decrying the destruction of tree-covered habitats as an act of environmental vandalism.

Provides a global analysis of policies to address deforestation, an important driver of climate change.

Mainland Southeast Asia is one of the world's key regions for trafficking of illegal goods.

Killing Bugs for Business and Beauty examines the beginning of Canada's aerial war against forest insects and how a tiny handful of officials came to lead the world with a made-in-Canada solution to the problem.

Forest fragmentation will inevitably continue over the coming years, especially in developing economies.

Jan J.

Governance failure and corruption are increasingly identified as key causes of tropical deforestation.

The Coastal Everglades presents a broad overview and synthesis of research on the coastal Everglades, a region that includes Everglades National Park, adjacent managed wetlands, and agricultural and urbanizing communities.

A concise but comprehensive interdisciplinary examination of global deforestation for a broad audience of scientists and policymakers.

This interdisciplinary and in-depth critical analysis of REDD+ offers perspectives on its enforcement under international law.

'Sometimes it feels as though the whole planet has been so polluted and ravaged that there are no Edens left, but they are there to be found by those who step off the beaten track.

Given the underlying topography, the scenery over most of Britain has been created largely by human activities.

Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves.

A stunning collection of portraits of favourite trees from around Britain by photographer Adrian Houston.

In order to optimally manage the environment and natural resources, it is vitally important to recognize that there is much more to consider than just the environment itself and the natural resources it provides.

FIRE IN THE HEART is a powerful memoir by a woman, once a shy, insecure schoolgirl, who reinvented herself as a professional wildland fire fighter.

Provides a global analysis of policies to address deforestation, an important driver of climate change.

Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves.

The Coastal Everglades presents a broad overview and synthesis of research on the coastal Everglades, a region that includes Everglades National Park, adjacent managed wetlands, and agricultural and urbanizing communities.

Dire reports of surging deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon appear often in international headlines, with commentators decrying the destruction of tree-covered habitats as an act of environmental vandalism.

This interdisciplinary and in-depth critical analysis of REDD+ offers perspectives on its enforcement under international law.

Jan J.

Killing Bugs for Business and Beauty examines the beginning of Canada's aerial war against forest insects and how a tiny handful of officials came to lead the world with a made-in-Canada solution to the problem.

Forest fragmentation will inevitably continue over the coming years, especially in developing economies.

In Tropical Forest Ecology, Egbert G.

'A bold, ambitious and truly wonderful history of the world' Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees'A fascinating story and a crucial revision of the momentous importance of tropical forests to human history' Lewis Dartnell, author of Origins_________________________ Jungle tells the remarkable story of the world's tropical forests, from the arrival of the first plants millions of years ago to the role of tropical forests in the evolution of the world's atmosphere, the dinosaurs, the first mammals and even our own species and ancestors.

We are a nation that loves its ancient woods and trees.

Inspired by her uncle, Lisa Samson has communed with trees since her childhood.

'Punchy and to the point.

Discover the fascinating world of trees with this comprehensive tree identification guide book, combining practical dendrology knowledge with professional tree care techniques.

Dieser praktische Leitfaden bietet eine fundierte Einführung in die Dendrologie und vermittelt wichtiges Fachwissen zur Bestimmung von Baumarten.

Welcome to planet Earth, where wonderful things are happening.

Ben Law's incredible sense of the land and his respect for age old traditions offers a wonderful insight into the life of Prickly Nut Wood.

Is investing itself the problem?

'Inspiring.

'Inspiring.

'Sometimes it feels as though the whole planet has been so polluted and ravaged that there are no Edens left, but they are there to be found by those who step off the beaten track.