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Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere

The Soils of Taiwan (Hardcover): Zueng-Sang Chen, Zeng-Yei Hseu, Chen-Chi Tsai The Soils of Taiwan (Hardcover)
Zueng-Sang Chen, Zeng-Yei Hseu, Chen-Chi Tsai
R3,718 Discovery Miles 37 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview on soils of Taiwan. It includes sections on soil research history, climate, geology, geomorphology, major soil types, soil maps, soil properties, soil classification, soil fertility, land use and vegetation, soil management, soils and humans, soils and industry, future soil issues. The book summarizes what is known about the soils in Taiwan in a concise and highly reader-friendly way.

Reflections - What Wildlife Needs and How to Provide it (Paperback): Mark Avery Reflections - What Wildlife Needs and How to Provide it (Paperback)
Mark Avery
R610 R553 Discovery Miles 5 530 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In this informed, incisive and passionate commentary on the state of nature and conservation, Mark Avery reflects on our relationship with the wildlife around us. From the cats that pass through his garden to the chronic decline of farmland wildlife, from the Pasqueflowers he visits every spring to the proportion of national income devoted to saving nature – everything is connected, and everything is considered. This book analyses what is wrong with certain ways we do wildlife conservation but explores some of its many successes too. How can we do better to restore wildlife to everybody’s lives? We know how to conserve species and habitats – it’s time to roll out conservation measures on a much bigger scale. This is a societal choice in which every nature lover can play their part. Reflections sets out what is needed, and what part the state, environmental charities and we as individuals can play in making that happen. This highly personal work from a life embedded in and dedicated to nature does not shy away from the harsh realities we face, but its message, ultimately, is one of hope.

Marine Animal Forests - The Ecology of Benthic Biodiversity Hotspots (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Sergio Rossi, Lorenzo Bramanti,... Marine Animal Forests - The Ecology of Benthic Biodiversity Hotspots (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Sergio Rossi, Lorenzo Bramanti, Andrea Gori, Covadonga Orejas
R16,868 Discovery Miles 168 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

During the last decades there has been an increasing evidence of drastic changes in marine ecosystems due to human-induced impacts, especially on benthic ecosystems. The so called "animal forests" are currently showing a dramatic loss of biomass and biodiversity all over the world. These communities are dominated by sessile suspension feeder organisms (such as sponges, corals, gorgonians, bivalves, etc.) that generate three-dimensional structures, similar to the trees in the terrestrial forest. The animal forest provide several ecosystem services such as food, protection and nursery to the associated fauna, playing an important role in the local hydrodynamic and biogeochemical cycles near the sea floor and acting also as carbon sinks. The present book focus its attention on these three dimensional animal structures including, for the first time, all the different types of animal forests of the world in a single volume.

Contemporary Ecology Research in China (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015): Wenhua Li Contemporary Ecology Research in China (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015)
Wenhua Li
R4,608 Discovery Miles 46 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Chinese government is increasingly focusing on ecological construction and has subscribed to a national "Ecological Civilization Construction". Ecological research and protection practice develop so fast and achieve a lot at the national agenda.This book is a synthesis of five most exciting and dominant themes in contemporary ecological research in China: biodiversity, ecosystem management, degraded ecosystem restoration, global change and sustainable development.This book spans all the Earth's major ecosystems, such as forests, oceans, grasslands, wetlands, lakes, rivers, farmland and cities.This book provides a platform for scientific research across a variety of disciplines. It will be invaluable to experts, policymakers and local officers and will also be a highly useful resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students.This book will allow researchers, students and policymakers outside China to learn about the significant achievements and applications of ecological research within China.

Ecosystems and Living Resources of the Baltic Sea - Their assessment and management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Evald Ojaveer Ecosystems and Living Resources of the Baltic Sea - Their assessment and management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Evald Ojaveer
R6,269 Discovery Miles 62 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume presents a reconstruction of the formation of the environmental conditions and biota in the present-day Baltic Sea area during the last glacial cycle and thereafter under the influence of extra-terrestrial, climatic and geological factors. Abiotic conditions in the contemporary Baltic Sea (water salinity, temperature, oxygen and light conditions, currents and other water movements) are characterized and in this background the natural regional system of the sea has been generated. Important issues are considered such as life forms in the Baltic and their dependence on the natural environment (both in the conditions of the relative stable environment and during the regime shifts), as well as anthropogenic influences and the basic differences between the areas of the World Ocean and the brackish Baltic Sea. This book also equips readers with basic principles of assessments and management of ecosystems and fish resources (including the long-term assessment and forecast on ecosystems and fish resources) and provides information on the structures of international collaboration developed in the Baltic Sea.

Tsunami and Fukushima Disaster: Design for Reconstruction (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Rob Roggema, Wanglin Yan Tsunami and Fukushima Disaster: Design for Reconstruction (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Rob Roggema, Wanglin Yan
R3,592 Discovery Miles 35 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book consists of two parts. The first part describes the context in which the Prefectures of Minamisoma and Kesennuma need to operate and what the meaning is of the multiple disasters that occurred in the area. The second part illuminates the design process and content of the Minamisoma and Kesennuma designs. Thirdly, the chapters are alternated with reflections on the design and analyses of the disaster on specific themes: energy, demographics and economic factors, environment, water and ecology. The book ends with observations and transcripts of participants in the process, highlighting the benefits of the approach, the appraisal of the process, the appreciation of the design and the parts that could be improved. This final element will lead to recommendation how to implement these kinds of approaches in the area itself and how to spread out over the Tohuku region (the tsunami hit region) and other regions in Japan and Worldwide.

Multifunctional Land-Use Systems for Managing the Nexus of Environmental Resources (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Lulu Zhang, Kai... Multifunctional Land-Use Systems for Managing the Nexus of Environmental Resources (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Lulu Zhang, Kai Schwarzel
R3,214 Discovery Miles 32 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book comprehensively describes the major ecosystem services in dryland environments that are provided by typical land use, including forestland, grassland and farmland, using the Loess Plateau, Northwest China as an example. It offers extensive information on land policy, implementation and scientific evidence, and discusses the restoration of the degraded Loess Plateau environment, which that brings new challenges in the sustainable use of natural resources, in particular soil and water. It presents a transdisciplinary and up-to-date understanding of interlinkages and competition between different ecosystem services and illustrates benefit sharing among different users and stakeholders, land- management practitioners and local governments. It is a major contribution to the on-going debate on future land-development strategies and identifies areas where there is a need for more research. This book is a valuable resource for students, scientists and policy makers.

Textbook of Biodiversity (Paperback, illustrated edition): K.V. Krishnamurthy Textbook of Biodiversity (Paperback, illustrated edition)
K.V. Krishnamurthy
R1,361 Discovery Miles 13 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A comprehensive text and reference book covering all the aspects of biodiversity science for students and researchers of biodiversity, plant science, biotechnology, as well as zoology.

Wood Formation in Trees - Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques (Hardcover): Nigel J. Chaffey Wood Formation in Trees - Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques (Hardcover)
Nigel J. Chaffey
R6,579 Discovery Miles 65 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


'This book is a 'must have' for any biologists interested in the formation of wood, who might think of buying two copies - one for lab, where it will most definitely see heavy use, and one for the office as an excellent reference book.' - Malcolm M. Campbell, University of Oxford - New Phytologist

'...this book is highly recommended and should become a standard not only for libraries, but also as a personal copy for scientists working with woody tissues. It also serves as a rich source of scientific information regarding both structural and biochemical aspects of wood formation.' - Annals of Botany

Rhizotrophs: Plant Growth Promotion to Bioremediation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Samina Mehnaz Rhizotrophs: Plant Growth Promotion to Bioremediation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Samina Mehnaz
R5,410 Discovery Miles 54 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book describes the contributions of rhizotrophs - microbes associated with the parts of plants below ground - in sustainable agriculture. It covers a broad range of aspects, from plant growth promotion to bioremediation. It highlights the role of bacteria, actinomycetes, mycorrhizal fungi, and most interestingly protists, in the sustainability of agriculture. Further, it addresses in detail the involvement of quorum sensing signals, and the role of hydrolytic enzymes and bacteriocin in combating the phytopathogen. The book sheds light on the interaction of rhizotrophs in rhizosphere and how these microbes support plants growing under adverse stress conditions such as saline, drought or heavy-metals contamination. Challenges faced in the field application of these microbes, strategies for modifying the rhizosphere to improve crop yield, and the latest advances in rhizobial bioformulations are also discussed. Overall, the book provides comprehensive information on how various microbes can be used to improve the sustainability of agriculture without disturbing the environment.

Holistic Science - The Evolution of the Georgia Institute of Ecology (1940-2000) (Hardcover): Gary Wayne Barrett, Terry L.... Holistic Science - The Evolution of the Georgia Institute of Ecology (1940-2000) (Hardcover)
Gary Wayne Barrett, Terry L. Barrett
R2,604 Discovery Miles 26 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Contents:
Introduction 1. Ecology at the University of Georgia: A Holistic Perspective Early History 2. Turning Points in the History of the Institute of Ecology 3. Establishing the Network Administrative Support - University of Georgia 4. The Educational Philosophy and the Establishment of the School of Ecology 5. Training Ecologists for the Twenty-first Century Interfacing Centers of Research 6. Savannah River Ecology Laboratory: A Model for Cooperative Partnership between a University and the Federal Government 7. The University of Georgia Marine Institute: The First Decade 8. Long-term Ecological Research: Coweeta History and Perspectives 9. Horshoe Bend Research: Old Field Studies (1966-1975) and Agroecosystem Studies (1976-2000) 10. The Network Variable in Ecology: A Partial Account of Georgia Systems Ecology with Research Sketches from the Okefenokee 11. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center: Co-Directed Applied and Basic Research in the Private Sector Linking Research with Education 12. Tropical Ecology with the Institute of Ecology 13. Environmental Literacy 14. The Institute of Ecology's Graduate Training Program in Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development 15. The Frontier Sciences: Ecology's Interfaced Fields of Learning Overview 16. Eugene P. Odum, the Ecosystem Approach, and the Future 17. Holistic Science and the Twenty-first Century

Biological Invasions and Its Management in China - Volume 1 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Fanghao Wan, Mingxing Jiang, Aibin Zhan Biological Invasions and Its Management in China - Volume 1 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Fanghao Wan, Mingxing Jiang, Aibin Zhan
R5,518 Discovery Miles 55 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book discusses invasive-species problems in agriculture, forests and aquatic ecosystems, highlighting the invasive mechanisms and management of the selected invasive species. Biological invasion has become a serious global ecological and economic problem that deserves particular attention from both government officials and scientists. This volume focuses on three key scientific areas: 1) population establishment and spreading mechanisms of the selected invasive species; 2) ecology adaptation, population growth, expansion and evolution of invasive species; and 3) impact of bio-invasion on the ecosystem structure and function at community and ecosystem levels. The presented research will result in techniques for better management of invasive species.

Lake Ecology in Kashmir, India - Impact of Environmental Features on the Biodiversity of Urban Lakes (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016):... Lake Ecology in Kashmir, India - Impact of Environmental Features on the Biodiversity of Urban Lakes (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Mubashir Jeelani
R5,693 Discovery Miles 56 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book highlights the anthropogenic pressures on the fresh water bodies and in particular, the Dal and Anchar Lake. As a result of climate change and global warming there is a likelihood that the glaciers which feed these water bodies may be lost. The lakes discussed in this volume can prove a vital source of information on water and biodiversity as well as the environmental features. The detailed examination of phytoplankton and zooplankton in this volume will prove a key factor for future studies in the field of biology and ecology. An in-depth analysis on the physical-chemical properties of the lakes' water is also presented.

Wild Mull - A Natural History of the Island and its People (Paperback): Stephen Littlewood, Martin Jones Wild Mull - A Natural History of the Island and its People (Paperback)
Stephen Littlewood, Martin Jones
R829 R743 Discovery Miles 7 430 Save R86 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

High above the mountaintops on the Isle of Mull, a huge bird is soaring. Its all-encompassing gaze records people in its Hebridean territory far below, but they are of no interest. The eagle is about its business: concentrating on the deer and fidgety hares out grazing in the morning sun, the urgent push of thermals beneath its wings, a threatening weather front way out at sea, and the restless chick back in its eyrie. This is Mull in its glory. This is what the excited, watching people have travelled so far to witness. They train their binoculars and admire, perhaps envy, the eagle with its vast freedom, knowing that such a self-willed being is part of another world - almost. This book guides the reader through that world. With superb illustrations and illuminating text, we are led to the wild side of Mull. Every facet of the island's natural history is considered, its diverse species and many stories - past, present and future. Along the way we are reminded that wildness is not somehow separate from the human world but influenced, and shared, by nature and people together. Here is the tale of a precious and unique place, a seaborne landscape that displays an uncommon biodiversity and rare wildlife experiences, although today it also faces its greatest challenges. Most of all, this book is testimony to the power of wild places and the duty we have to learn from and protect them.

Biological Invasions and Its Management in China - Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Fanghao Wan, Mingxing Jiang, Aibin Zhan Biological Invasions and Its Management in China - Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Fanghao Wan, Mingxing Jiang, Aibin Zhan
R5,635 Discovery Miles 56 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book discusses invasive-species problems in agriculture, forests and aquatic ecosystems, highlighting the invasive mechanisms and management of the selected invasive species. Biological invasion has become a serious global ecological and economic problem that deserves particular attention from both government officials and scientists. This volume focuses on three key scientific areas: 1) population establishment and spreading mechanisms of the selected invasive species; 2) ecology adaptation, population growth, expansion and evolution of invasive species; and 3) impact of bio-invasion on the ecosystem structure and function at community and ecosystem levels. The presented research will result in techniques for better management of invasive species.

Sowing Seeds in the City - Human Dimensions (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Elizabeth Hodges Snyder, Kristen McIvor, Sally Brown Sowing Seeds in the City - Human Dimensions (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Elizabeth Hodges Snyder, Kristen McIvor, Sally Brown
R6,556 Discovery Miles 65 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A majority of the world's population lives in cities. Urban areas have largely been disconnected from the processes associated with producing food. A broad range of community efforts have emerged to reconnect people in urban areas to fresh foods with expected benefits for public health. These efforts can be found in cities across the country and cross both economic and ethnic lines. They have been led by the non- scientific community and are best characterized as social movements. Expansion of agriculture to non- traditional areas including community or kitchen gardens in urban or peri- urban environments has the potential to provide a range of ecosystem services as well as reduce stressors on non- urban environments. These services/benefits include improved public health, improved human nutrition and diet, large-scale production of renewable resources, increased food security with less resilience on traditional agricultural landscapes and seascapes, enhanced ecosystem function in urban areas, and increased public appreciation for and understanding of ecosystem services.

Handbook of Property Estimation Methods for Chemicals - Environmental Health Sciences (Hardcover): Donald MacKay, Robert S.... Handbook of Property Estimation Methods for Chemicals - Environmental Health Sciences (Hardcover)
Donald MacKay, Robert S. Boethling
R5,129 Discovery Miles 51 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A complete restructuring and updating of the classic 1982 Handbook of Chemical Property Estimation Methods (commonly known as "Lyman's Handbook"), the Handbook of Property Estimation Methods for Chemicals: Environmental and Health Sciences reviews and recommends practical methods for estimating environmentally important properties of organic chemicals. One of the most eagerly anticipated revisions in scientific publishing, the new Handbook includes both a foreword and a chapter by Dr. Lyman.
Written for convenient and frequent use, each chapter integrates recent developments while retaining the elements that made the first version a classic. As a reference tool, the New Edition is indispensable. It comprehensively reviews recent developments in chemical property estimation methods and focuses on the properties most critical to environmental fate assessment.

Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia (Hardcover): Paolo Billi Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia (Hardcover)
Paolo Billi
R4,630 Discovery Miles 46 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a succinct but comprehensive presentation of key geomorphological locations and topics including information about geomorphological heritage and maps to visit the most important sites. Apart from often being remarkably scenic, landscapes reveal stories that often can be traced back in time tens of million years and include unique events. This is particularly true for Ethiopia where spectacular examples of different landforms are present. Its geomorphology varies from highlands, marked by high volcanoes and incised by deep river gorges, to the rift valley lakes endorheic systems and the below sea level lowlands with characteristic landscapes which are unique in the world. Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia highlights all these topics including essential information about geology and tectonic framework, past and present climate, hydrology, geographical regions and long-term geomorphological history. It is a highly informative book, providing insight for readers with an interest in geography and geomorphology.

The International Handbook of Political Ecology (Paperback): Raymond L. Bryant The International Handbook of Political Ecology (Paperback)
Raymond L. Bryant
R1,751 Discovery Miles 17 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The International Handbook of Political Ecology features chapters by leading scholars from around the world in a unique collection exploring the multi-disciplinary field of political ecology. This landmark volume canvasses key developments, topics, issues, debates and concepts showcasing how political ecologists today address pressing social and environmental concerns. Introductory chapters provide an overview of political ecology and the Handbook. Remaining chapters examine five broad themes: issues and approaches; governance and power; knowledge and discourse; method and scale; and connections and transformations. The authors focus on an intrinsically international endeavour, considering both the topic and source of research, and integrate the approaches, debates, concepts and methods that define the field internationally. A combination of general reflection and case study research demonstrates both political ecology's place in wider social science debates and trends, as well as how its concerns relate to diverse empirical problems and settings. Across diverse topics and perspectives, these chapters amount to a wide-ranging survey of current research, making the International Handbook an indispensable reference for scholars and students in political ecology. Contributors: A. Acharya, B. Agarwal, H. Alimonda, A. Asiyanbi, L. Baker, S. Barca, S. Batterbury, P. Blaikie, E. Bravo, R.L. Bryant, B. Buscher, G. Cederloef, D. Chartier, C.A. Claus, L. Cortesi, A. Doolittle, M.R. Dove, W. Dressler, R. Fletcher, T. Forsyth, T.A.M. Freitas, D. Gautier, B. Hautdidier, A. Hayes-Conroy, J. Hayes-Conroy, H. Healy, C. Hebdon, L. Jarosz, S. Joshi, G. Kallis, A.H. Kimura, T. Kizos, C.A. Kull, P. Le Billon, S. Lee, E. Leff, A. Loftus, J. Martinez-Alier, B.R. Middleton, M. Moreano, A.C. Salomao Mozine, J. Muldavin, S. Nair, H. Neo, R.P. Neumann, C. Noe, G.G. Nunez, A. Paniagua, N.L. Peluso, C.P. Pow, M. Ramutsindel

Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Current State and Trends - Findings of the Condition and Trends Working Group (Hardcover):... Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Current State and Trends - Findings of the Condition and Trends Working Group (Hardcover)
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
R3,610 R3,195 Discovery Miles 31 950 Save R415 (11%) Out of stock

Humans have changed ecosystems more rapidly and extensively in the last 50 years than in any comparable period of human history. We have done this to meet the growing demands for food, fresh water, timber, fiber, and fuel. While changes to ecosystems have enhanced the well-being of billions of people, they have also caused a substantial and largely irreversible loss in diversity of life on Earth, and have strained the capacity of ecosystems to continue providing critical services.
Among the findings:
Approximately 60% of the services that support life on Earth are being degraded or used unsustainably. The harmful consequences of this degradation could grow significantly worse in the next 50 years.
Only four ecosystem services have been enhanced in the last 50 years: crops, livestock, aquaculture, and the sequestration of carbon.
The capacity of ecosystems to neutralize pollutants, protect us from natural disasters, and control the outbreaks of pests and diseases is declining significantly.
Terrestrial and freshwater systems are reaching the limits of their ability to absorb nitrogen.
Harvesting of fish and other resources from coastal and marine systems is compromising their ability to deliver food in the future.
Richly illustrated with maps and graphs, Current State and Trends presents an assessment of Earth's ability to provide twenty-four distinct services essential to human well-being. These include food, fiber, and other materials; the regulation of the climate and fresh water systems; underlying support systems such as nutrient cycling; and the fulfillment of cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic values. The volume pays particular attention to the current healthof key ecosystems, including inland waters, forests, oceans, croplands, and dryland systems, among others. It will be an indispensable reference for scientists, environmentalists, agency professionals, and students.

Woodland Habitats (Paperback): Mark Frater, Helen J. Read Woodland Habitats (Paperback)
Mark Frater, Helen J. Read
R1,268 Discovery Miles 12 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Trees and woodlands are an integral part of Britains heritage and culture, as well as an invaluable environmental and ecological resource. In an increasingly urbanized British population, romantic notions of bluebell-carpeted woods and deep-coloured wooded hillsides during autumn do not come easily. Instead, images of forgotten corners of land with a few sycamore trees and lots of brambles, or an area of dark, intimidating conifers are more common. The wide variety of types of woodland, whether closely managed or naturally-occuring, provide important habitats for a huge range of flora and fauna. This text explores the history and ecology of British woodlands, and explains why they are such a valuable resource. It offers a practical guide to issues of ecology of woodland habitats and organisms; conservation and management; coppicing, pasture woodland and commercial forestry; woodland grazing, ride management and recration in woodlands. Featuring illustrated species boxes as well as a full species list, notable sites with location maps and pictures, suggested projects and a full glossary, students and environmentalists should gain an understanding of the historical and present-day im

Woodland Habitats (Hardcover): Mark Frater, Helen J. Read Woodland Habitats (Hardcover)
Mark Frater, Helen J. Read
R4,354 R3,474 Discovery Miles 34 740 Save R880 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Trees and woodlands are an integral part of Britains heritage and culture, as well as an invaluable environmental and ecological resource. In an increasingly urbanized British population, romantic notions of bluebell-carpeted woods and deep-coloured wooded hillsides during autumn do not come easily. Instead, images of forgotten corners of land with a few sycamore trees and lots of brambles, or an area of dark, intimidating conifers are more common. The wide variety of types of woodland, whether closely managed or naturally-occuring, provide important habitats for a huge range of flora and fauna. This text explores the history and ecology of British woodlands, and explains why they are such a valuable resource. It offers a practical guide to issues of ecology of woodland habitats and organisms; conservation and management; coppicing, pasture woodland and commercial forestry; woodland grazing, ride management and recration in woodlands. Featuring illustrated species boxes as well as a full species list, notable sites with location maps and pictures, suggested projects and a full glossary, students and environmentalists should gain an understanding of the historical and present-day im

Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Multiscale Assessments - Findings of the Sub-Global Assessments Working Group (Paperback):... Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Multiscale Assessments - Findings of the Sub-Global Assessments Working Group (Paperback)
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
R1,686 R1,530 Discovery Miles 15 300 Save R156 (9%) Out of stock

One of the major innovations of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment is the incorporation of local and regional assessmentsu33 in alluin a global portrait of the planetAEs health. It is the first global assessment of ecosystems to include not only a diversity of ecosystems, but to draw on a wide range of cultural orientations and intellectual traditions, including those of indigenous peoples.
The Sub-global Assessments Working Group integrated information from multiple sources and found that biophysical factors such as land-use change, climate change and variability, pollution, and invasive species have a significant effect on human well-being across cultures. For example, in places where there are no other social safety nets, diminished human well-being tends to increase immediate dependence on ecosystem services, which can damage the capacity of those local ecosystems, which in turn appears to increase the probability of natural disaster or conflict.
Representing the baseline and framework for ongoing assessments of ecosystem and human well-being on a variety of scales around the world, Multiscale Assessments provides students, researchers, and policy-makers with the most comprehensive methodology for assessing ecosystems at local, national, and regional scales.

Lake Victoria Wetlands and the Ecology of the Nile Tilapia (Paperback): John Stephen Balirwa Lake Victoria Wetlands and the Ecology of the Nile Tilapia (Paperback)
John Stephen Balirwa
R2,590 Discovery Miles 25 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume is taken from an ecological study of wetlands undertaken in northern Lake Victoria (East Africa) between 1993 and 1996 with the major aim of characterizing shallow vegetation-dominated interface habitats, and evaluating their importance for fish, in particular, for the Nile tilapia.

Ecology and Conservation of Mountaintop grasslands in Brazil (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Geraldo Wilson Fernandes Ecology and Conservation of Mountaintop grasslands in Brazil (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Geraldo Wilson Fernandes
R5,797 Discovery Miles 57 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is a pioneer attempt to bring forward the first synthesis on the most diverse and threatened mountain top vegetation of South America, the rupestrian grasslands. It brings to light the state of the art information on this ecosystem geology, soil formation and distribution, environmental filters that lead to biodiversity, species interactions and their fine tuned adaptations to survive the harsh mountain environment. The human dimensions of the rupestrian grassland are also addressed, including the anthropogenic threats that may irreversibly impact biodiversity and ecosystem services. The book also highlights the ongoing studies on ecological restoration and first attempt to model the impacts of climate change on its speciose biota.

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