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Ecology, Conservation, and Management of Southeast Asian Rainforests

Yale University Press, 1995

This important overview of the special problems facing Southeast Asian rainforests contains essays by many of the world`s leading authorities on these tropical forests, including policy officials as well as scientists. The book emphasizes the need for immediate solutions in maintaining healthy populations of plant and animal species as well as in providing support for the local people.

Tropical Rain Forests: An Ecological and Biogeographical Comparison

2 reviews

Wiley-Blackwell, 2005

Excellent review of the rainforests of the world
This is a brilliant comparative overview of the tropical rainforests of the world. If you have a keen interest in travel and natural history you may enjoy this. It lacks many images, and it might be a little dense and technical for general readers, but if you any biological training you will find it a great read. It is an expensive book, but I bought it twice (I lost the first one in the Daintree ...

Essentials of Conservation Biology

1 review
Richard B. Primack

Sinauer Associates, 1993

Thought-provoking, but muddled
This was the primary textbook for a graduate conservation biology course I had. I found the book to be an enjoyable read and thought-provoking. However, the book's organization was at time muddled. A decent introduction to the field of conservation biology, but as a textbook, it falls short.

Climate change as reflected in a naturalist's diary, Middleborough, Massachusetts.: An article from: Wilson ...
Anna Ledneva, Abraham J. Miller-Rushing, ...

Wilson Ornithological Society, 2004

This digital document is an article from Wilson Bulletin, published by Wilson Ornithological Society on September 1, 2004. The length of the article is 4062 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. From the author: Observations by local naturalists may ...

Restoring Diversity: Strategies For Reintroduction Of Endangered Plants

Island Press, 1996

In April 1993, a national conference sponsored by the Center for Plant Conservation brought together academic biologists, agency staff members, activists, and other experts to critically explore the value of ecological restoration as a conservation strategy. Restoring Diversity examines and expands on issues set forth at that gathering. Topics covered include: the strategic and legal context for rare plant restoration the biology of ...

A Primer of Conservation Biology

1 review
Richard B. Primack

Sinauer Associates, 2000

Excellent introduction to Conservation Biology
Rihard Primack's Essentials of Conservation Biology was the the first textbook to present the fledgling field of conservation biology in a comprehennsive fashion. His Primer of Conservation Biology presents complex topics in a manner that makes this information accessible to a wider readership. The book covers a broad range of topics that includes an accounting of the origins and history of ...

Timber, Tourists, and Temples: Conservation And Development In The Maya Forest Of Belize Guatemala And Mexico

Island Press, 1997

Stretching across southern Mexico, northern Guatemala, and Belize, the Maya Forest, or Selva Maya, constitutes one of the last large blocks of tropical forest remaining in North and Central America. Home to Mayan-speaking people for more than 5,000 years, the region is also uncommonly rich in cultural and archaeological resources. Timber, Tourists, and Temples brings together the leading leading biologists, social scientists, and ...