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Biological nitrogen fixation in forest ecosystems: foundations and applications (Hardcover, 1983 ed.): John C. Gordon, C.T.... Biological nitrogen fixation in forest ecosystems: foundations and applications (Hardcover, 1983 ed.)
John C. Gordon, C.T. Wheeler
R5,779 Discovery Miles 57 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Forest Certification - Roots, Issues, Challenges, and Benefits (Paperback): Daniel J. Vogt, Bruce C. Larson, John C. Gordon,... Forest Certification - Roots, Issues, Challenges, and Benefits (Paperback)
Daniel J. Vogt, Bruce C. Larson, John C. Gordon, Anna Fanzeres
R1,999 Discovery Miles 19 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Forest certification has been widely accepted as a tool that would encourage industrial and non-industrial management of resources in an environmentally acceptable, socially beneficial and economically viable manner. Much has been written on certification yet five issues have been missing, which this book addresses: an analysis of the scientific basis for the certification standards; a formal and mechanistic incorporation of social and natural system sustainability as part of the standards; the rationale for the different sets of standards that are currently being used to certify governmental, industrial and non-industrial organizations; the success of the different sets of standards in assessing the environmental acceptability, social benefits and economic viability of the managed system; and, the difficulty of certifying small landowners with current protocols. Forest Certification examines the historical roots of forest certification, the factors that guide the development of certification protocols, the players involved in certification, the factors determining the customers to be certified, and the benefits of certification. The book also covers the terminology and other issues intrinsic to certification that direct the structure of standards, the similarities between indicators of different human disturbances within the ecosystem/landscape and certification standards, and, finally, a case study evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of existing certification protocols. Forest Certification is unique in its analysis of the scientific basis for the structure of the forest certification protocols. It documents the roles of human values in the development of assessment protocols but demonstrates how elements of existing protocols should be used to produce non-value based standards.

Biological nitrogen fixation in forest ecosystems: foundations and applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original... Biological nitrogen fixation in forest ecosystems: foundations and applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983)
John C. Gordon, C.T. Wheeler
R5,599 Discovery Miles 55 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Forests to Fight Poverty - Creating National Strategies (Paperback, New): Ralph Schmidt Forests to Fight Poverty - Creating National Strategies (Paperback, New)
Ralph Schmidt; Edited by Joyce K. Berry, John C. Gordon
R982 Discovery Miles 9 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As the potential global impact of forest destruction and degradation becomes better understood, the link between poverty and deforestation in developing countries is of increasing concern. In this clear, focused book, eminent members of the worldwide forestry community, under the auspices of the United Nations Development Programme, explore the biological, social, and economic causes of tropical deforestation and offer remedies appropriate to the biology and culture of diverse regions and localities. Modern forestry techniques, the contributors show, make it possible to alleviate poverty through sustainable forest management and conservation. But, this can happen only if we understand and effectively manage each factor that significantly affects forests and local populations. The authors look at the relationships between forests and poverty; examine successes and failures in agroforestry, the development and maintenance of national parks, and commercialization; and assess the impact on forests of rural poor families, land ownership, and property rights. The authors also describe the importance of cooperation and partnerships at local, regional, and national levels in the creation of forest strategies, and they urge nations to use a locally based approach appropriate to the biology and culture of the specific geographic location. Contributors to this volume: Charles Benbrook, Joyce K. Berry, John C. Gordon, Calestous Juma, Ruben Guevara, Tapani Oksanen, David Pearce, Nancy Peluso, Ralph Schmidt, John Spears

Planning Research - A Concise Guide for the Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences (Paperback): John C. Gordon Planning Research - A Concise Guide for the Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences (Paperback)
John C. Gordon
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R138 Discovery Miles 1 380 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

This concise yet comprehensive guide describes in detail a successful method for planning and writing about proposed research and management projects. Intended for use by a wide variety of individuals in life sciences, environmental sciences, and management, the volume offers indispensable, step-by-step advice for any student or professional undertaking a research project.
John C. Gordon focuses first on the importance of thinking carefully and writing down a research plan, describing each component of such a plan and explaining why it is important. In subsequent chapters he shows how to describe research or management problems, how to write clear objectives, the importance of the hypothesis, how to deal with schedules and budgets, how to communicate completed plans, and how to prepare grant applications. Gordon concludes with an insightful chapter on the social significance of scientific research.

Forest Certification - Roots, Issues, Challenges, and Benefits (Hardcover): Daniel J. Vogt, Bruce C. Larson, John C. Gordon,... Forest Certification - Roots, Issues, Challenges, and Benefits (Hardcover)
Daniel J. Vogt, Bruce C. Larson, John C. Gordon, Anna Fanzeres
R5,557 Discovery Miles 55 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Forest certification has been widely accepted as a tool that would encourage industrial and non-industrial management of resources in an environmentally acceptable, socially beneficial and economically viable manner. Much has been written on certification yet five issues have been missing, which this book addresses: an analysis of the scientific basis for the certification standards; a formal and mechanistic incorporation of social and natural system sustainability as part of the standards; the rationale for the different sets of standards that are currently being used to certify governmental, industrial and non-industrial organizations; the success of the different sets of standards in assessing the environmental acceptability, social benefits and economic viability of the managed system; and, the difficulty of certifying small landowners with current protocols.
Forest Certification examines the historical roots of forest certification, the factors that guide the development of certification protocols, the players involved in certification, the factors determining the customers to be certified, and the benefits of certification. The book also covers the terminology and other issues intrinsic to certification that direct the structure of standards, the similarities between indicators of different human disturbances within the ecosystem/landscape and certification standards, and, finally, a case study evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of existing certification protocols.
Forest Certification is unique in its analysis of the scientific basis for the structure of the forest certification protocols. It documents the roles of human values in the development of assessment protocols but demonstrates how elements of existing protocols should be used to produce non-value based standards.

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