A comprehensive analysis of the various terrestrial natural
landscapes and habitats within Japan, and the efforts to sustain
and conserve them and sustain landscape services. In 2011,
Conservation International designated the Japanese islands
collectively as one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. They
are rich in biodiversity, but also densely populated and so human
impacts have led to many species being classed as endangered though
few have become extinct during recent decades. Sugimura evaluates
the effects of landscape changes, government policies and economy
on the forest ecosystems and services of Japan. He then
contemplates how a rich variety of wildlife species have been able
to survive, albeit in limited numbers, despite the rapid expansion
of Japanese economic activities in the 20th century. In addition,
there appear to be correlations between uniqueness of biodiversity,
types of landscape use and the attitudes of local communities
towards natural landscapes. A vital introduction for international
environmentalists, geographers and environmental scientists looking
to understand Japan’s unique ecosystems and their experiences
with human activities.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Contemporary Japan Series |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
Authors: |
Ken Sugimura
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
196 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-367-63496-4 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-367-63496-1 |
Barcode: |
9780367634964 |
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