Author: Barbara Appelbaum
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Keywords: methodology, treatment, conservation
Number of Pages: 468
Published: 2007-09-03
List price: $36.95
ISBN-10: 0750682744
ISBN-13: 9780750682749

Conservation Treatment Methodology presents a systematic approach to decision-making for conservation treatments. The methodology is applicable to all cultural property, independent of object type or material, and its use will enable conservators to be more confident in their treatment decisions. Conservation Treatment Methodology is illustrated with numerous examples that emphasize the equal importance of the physical and cultural aspects of objects for decision-making. The book also explains how the history of an object and the meaning that it holds for its owner or custodian contribute to

Author: P. Saenger
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: conservation, silviculture, ecology, mangrove
Number of Pages: 372
Published: 2003-01-31
List price: $299.00
ISBN-10: 1402006861
ISBN-13: 9781402006869

Mangroves are a fascinating group of plants that occur on tropical and subtropical shorelines of all continents, where they are exposed to saltwater inundation, low oxygen levels around their roots, high light and temperature conditions, and periodic tropical storms. Despite these harsh conditions, mangroves may form luxuriant forests which are of significant economic and environmental value throughout the world - they provide coastal protection and underpin fisheries and forestry operations, as well as a range of other human activities. This book provides an up-to-date account of mangrove pl

Author: International Union for Conservation of Nature and
Publisher: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
Keywords: proceedings
Number of Pages: 269
Published: 1991
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 2831700663
ISBN-13: 9782831700663

Author: Julian Caldecott
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: projects, conservation, designing
Number of Pages: 334
Published: 1996-07-13
List price: $126.00
ISBN-10: 0521473284
ISBN-13: 9780521473286

There are many challenges involved in protecting biodiversity in tropical terrestrial and coastal ecosystems and conservation projects teach many practical lessons. The procedures and attitudes of governments, NGOs, donor agencies, development banks and consulting firms are crucial. These key topics are all dealt with, drawing on the author’s extensive experience with conservation projects he designed in Sarawak, Nigeria, China, Indonesia, the Philippines and Costa Rica. Project descriptions illustrate two important themes in conservation: increasing the awareness of the economic value o

Author: Clive Begg
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinema
Keywords: conservation, supply, management, energy
Number of Pages: 284
Published: 2002-10-08
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0750650966
ISBN-13: 9780750650960

With more and more concern being expressed over the Earth’s dwindling energy resources as well as rising pollution levels, the subject of energy management and conservation is becoming increasingly important. Over half of all energy consumed is used in buildings so effective management of buildings whether commercial or domestic is vital.This book is a comprehensive text dealing with the theory and practice of the supply of energy to consumers, energy management and auditing and energy saving technology. It will be a core text on courses on energy management and building services, as wel

Author: Volker Loeschcke
Publisher: Birkhauser Verlag AG
Keywords: supplementa, experientia, genetics, conservation
Number of Pages: 380
Published: 1994-05-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 3764329394
ISBN-13: 9783764329396

Authors:Malcolm L. Hunter Jr., James P. Gi,
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: biology, conservation, fundamentals
Number of Pages: 516
Published: 2006-10-30
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 140513545X
ISBN-13: 9781405135450

In the new edition of this highly successful book, Malcolm Hunter and new co-author James Gibbs offer a thorough introduction to the fascinating and important field of conservation biology, focusing on what can be done to maintain biodiversity through management of ecosystems and populations. Starting with a succinct look at conservation and biodiversity, this book progresses to contend with some of the subject’s most complex topics, such as mass extinctions, ecosystem degradation, and over exploitation. Discusses social, political, and economic aspects of conservation biology. Thoroughly re