Coastal Conservation
Title | Coastal Conservation PDF eBook |
Author | Brooke Maslo |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 415 |
Release | 2014-03-27 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1107022797 |
An exploration of the biodiversity status of coastal habitats worldwide, emphasising their importance to society, major threats and conservation challenges.
Conservation Coast to Coast
Title | Conservation Coast to Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Jennifer Atkinson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 306 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Marine parks and reserves |
ISBN |
From Soup to Superstar
Title | From Soup to Superstar PDF eBook |
Author | Kartik Shanker |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Pages | 308 |
Release | 2015-09-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9351772330 |
'This extraordinary book sets a new benchmark for science writing in India.' - RAMACHANDRA GUHA Tigers, elephants, lions and other large mammals have so far been central to India's conservation story. In spite of the country's vast coastline and millions being dependent on marine resources for their livelihoods, such species and habitats have been largely neglected in writings on wildlife. From Soup to Superstar provides the first comprehensive account of marine conservation in India, focusing on sea turtles, which are at once a fishery resource, a religious symbol and a conservation icon. Worshipped as Kurma, the incarnation of Vishnu, by several communities, these creatures have been part of folklore and mythology for over 2,000 years. Until the 1970s, there were large- and small-scale turtle fisheries in Odisha and the Gulf of Mannar, while eggs and meat were consumed along the rest of the coast. Since then, several conservation programmes have been led in these regions by naturalists, scientists, activists and concerned citizens with diverse, often conflicting, approaches. Globally, attention has centred on the mass-nesting beaches in Odisha, where over 1,00,000 turtles may nest simultaneously. New threats have emerged and elicited responses at local, national and international levels. Bringing together a range of issues and actors that have affected the world of sea turtles, filled with fascinating insights into scientific research and human-animal ecologies, this is a definitive chronicle of the efforts that have been made to protect these mysterious creatures in the last fifty years.
The Redwood Forest
Title | The Redwood Forest PDF eBook |
Author | Save-the-Redwoods League |
Publisher | |
Pages | 376 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
Evidence is mounting that redwood forests, like many other ecosystems, cannot survive as small, isolated fragments in human-altered landscapes. Such fragments lose their diversity over time and, in the case of redwoods, may even lose the ability to grow new, giant trees. The Redwood Forest, written in support of Save-the-Redwood League's master plan, provides scientific guidance for saving the redwood forest by bringing together in a single volume the latest insights from conservation biology along with new information from data-gathering techniques such as GIS and remote sensing. It presents the most current findings on the geologic and cultural history, natural history, ecology, management, and conservation of the flora and fauna of the redwood ecosystem. Leading experts -- including Todd Dawson, Bill Libby, John Sawyer, Steve Sillett, Dale Thornburgh, Hartwell Welch, and many others -- offer a comprehensive account of the redwoods ecosystem, with specific chapters examining: the history of the redwood lineage, from the Triassic Period to the present, along with the recent history of redwoods conservation life history, architecture, genetics, environmental relations, and disturbance regimes of redwoods terrestrial flora and fauna, communities, and ecosystems aquatic ecosystems landscape-scale conservation planning management alternatives relating to forestry, restoration, and recreation. The Redwood Forest offers a case study for ecosystem-level conservation and gives conservation organizations the information, technical tools, and broad perspective they need to evaluate redwood sites and landscapes for conservation. It contains the latest information from ground-breaking research on such topics as redwood canopy communities, the role of fog in sustaining redwood forests, and the function of redwood burls. It also presents sobering lessons from current research on the effects of forestry activities on the sensitive faunas of redwood forests and streams. The key to perpetuating the redwood forest is understanding how it functions; this book represents an important step in establishing such an understanding. It presents a significant body of knowledge in a single volume, and will be a vital resource for conservation scientists, land use planners, policymakers, and anyone involved with conservation of redwoods and other forests.
Canada's Raincoast at Risk
Title | Canada's Raincoast at Risk PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 157 |
Release | 2012-11 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780968843277 |
"The 160-page book highlights the art pieces, most of which are originals, from 50 incredible Canadian and First Nation artists like Robert Bateman, Robert Davidson, Craig Benson, Carol Evans, Lissa Calvert and Roy Henry Vickers. The art is featured with writings from esteemed Canadian scientists such as David Suzuki, Wade Davis and Paul Paquet. All works are grouped into one of nine chapters that cover the region, the people, sea birds, land mammals, marine mammals, forests, estuaries, salmon, and the underwater marine life of Canada's raincoast, including the Queen Charlotte Basin and the Great Bear Rainforest."--Publisher's website.
West Coast: List and description of the lands managed by the Department of Conservation in the West Coast Conservancy
Title | West Coast: List and description of the lands managed by the Department of Conservation in the West Coast Conservancy PDF eBook |
Author | New Zealand. Department of Conservation. West Coast Conservancy |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Conservation of natural resources |
ISBN | 9780478018462 |
Wildlife of the Otways and Shipwreck Coast
Title | Wildlife of the Otways and Shipwreck Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Grant Palmer |
Publisher | CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Pages | 385 |
Release | 2019-04-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1486309003 |
The Otways and Shipwreck Coast is known for its natural beauty and attracts millions of visitors each year, particularly along the Great Ocean Road. The value of the region's rich biodiversity is recognised at the national and global level and its wildlife is markedly different to other regions, including eastern Victoria which supports similar vegetation types. Wildlife of the Otways and Shipwreck Coast is a photographic field guide to the vertebrate wildlife of Victoria’s south-west. It covers all the mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs that occur in the region, including on land and in coastal waters. Each of the 288 species profiles includes a description and information on identification, range, conservation status, habitat use and ecology and is complemented by an exquisite colour photograph and a detailed distribution map. The book also includes chapters on habitat types, conservation and management, and on 14 key places in the region to view wildlife. This book will allow those interested in wildlife, including residents and visitors, to identify vertebrate animals found in the region. Readers will also become more familiar with the distinct role the Otways has in conserving Australia’s biodiversity.