Author: M. NicolePublisher: IUCN
ISBN: 9782831701448
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A Preliminary Inventory of Coastal Wetlands of Côte D'Ivoire
Author: M. NicolePublisher: IUCN
ISBN: 9782831701448
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
An Inventory of Brazilian Wetlands
Author: Antônio Carlos Sant'Ana DieguesPublisher: IUCN
ISBN: 9782831702179
Category : Human ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Introduction to wetlands of Brazil; Brazilian wetlands: natural wetlands, man-made wetlands, protected areas, environmental legislation, wetlands administration; The inventory; Amazon basin; Tocantins-Araguaia basin; Sao Francisco river basin; Plantina basin; Uruguay river basin; Parana river basin; Paraguay river basin; Pantanais Mato-Grossense; Pantanal Mato-Grossense National Park; Cara-Cara Federal Biological Reserve; Taiama (or Taima) Ecological Station; Summary of the socio-economic and environmental situation of the Paraguay basin; Northeast Basin; East basin; Southeastern-southern basin.
Wetlands of Ethiopia
Author: Kim GehebPublisher: IUCN
ISBN: 9782831706894
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Mangrove Ecology, Silviculture and Conservation
Author: Peter SaengerPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401599629
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
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 plants from around the world, together with silvicultural and restoration techniques, and the management requirements of these communities to ensure their sustainability and conservation. All aspects of mangroves and their conservation are critically re-examined. Those activities which threaten their ongoing survival are identified and suggestions are offered to minimise their effects on these significant plant communities.
A History of the Water Hyacinth in Africa
Author: Jeremiah Mutio KitundaPublisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 149852463X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Humans and animals are not the only creatures that migrate. Plants also do. This book is a comprehensive and analytical account of the migration of an Old World plant, water hyacinth (also known to botanists as Eichhornia Crassipes) from the Amazon Basin and surrounding areas to Africa through human agency from about 1800 to the present. As an integrative work, which benefits from methodologies and conceptual approaches drawn from limnology, botany, biology, geography, history, ecology and other social sciences and humanities, the book further explores the political, economic, and ecological consequences of the spread of water hyacinth from its native habitat through European botanical gardens to Africa rivers, lakes, dams, and wetlands. In part, as a narrative of Western tinkering with African ecologies gone awry, the study has strong lessons for environmental historians, and social scientists as well as contemporary foundations, aid workers, development experts and African governments. Although it may appear to be a micro-history of a single plant, water hyacinth, it illuminates broader issues in the history of the modern environment in Africa and similar studies worldwide. This study is primarily rooted on the histories of colonialism, bioinvasion, environmental realities and experiences in Africa. The highly visible pathways of hyacinth’s spread across international frontiers along watercourses and communication networks means that not only is this a trans-boundary environmental affair, but one which directly involves bilateral relations between African states.
Mangroves of Western and Central Africa
Author: United Nations Environment Programme. Division of Environmental Policy ImplementationPublisher: UNEP/Earthprint
ISBN: 9789280727920
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Sirenews
Author: Shorebirds
Author: Jan van de KamPublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004277994
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Shorebirds are the most visible inhabitants of coastal wetlands worldwide. Many undertake spectacularly long flights between their wintering and breeding grounds, embodying the miracle of long-distance migration in a profound way. In this illustrated behavioural ecology the migration, feeding and breeding of these birds are explained in a comprehensive but simple and visually stunning form. The core of the book is based on studies of shorebirds and other waterbirds (such as ducks, geese and gulls) that migrate along the East Atlantic Flyway. The emphasis is on those using the Dutch, German and Danish Wadden Sea; examples from the rest of the world are also included. The authors are experts in the fields of bird migration, shorebird behaviour and intertidal ecology, and have contributed much to our current understanding of these subjects. The 300 magnificent portraits of waterbirds in action were taken by Jan van de Kam, one of The Netherlands' foremost wildlife photographers.
Joint Acquisitions List of Africana
Author: Threats to Mangrove Forests
Author: Christopher MakowskiPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319730169
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 716
Book Description
This book focuses on the worldwide threats to mangrove forests and the management solutions currently being used to counteract those hazards. Designed for the professional or specialist in marine science, coastal zone management, biology, and related disciplines, this work will appeal to those not only working to protect mangrove forests, but also the surrounding coastal areas of all types. Examples are drawn from many different geographic areas, including North and South America, India, and Southeast Asia. Subject areas covered include both human-induced and natural impacts to mangroves, intended or otherwise, as well as the efforts being made by coastal researchers to promote restoration of these coastal fringing forests.