Conservation Of Neotropical Forests
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Ecology And Conservation Of Neotropical Montane Oak Forests
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Author : Maarten Kappelle
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2006-05-18
Ecology And Conservation Of Neotropical Montane Oak Forests written by Maarten Kappelle and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-18 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Covers the range of natural and managed oak forests in the highlands of tropical America. Providing an understanding of ecological patterns and processes that determine the structure and functioning of these forests, this volume aims to serve as a basis for sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation.
Conservation Of Neotropical Forests
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Author : Kent Hubbard Redford
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 1992
Conservation Of Neotropical Forests written by Kent Hubbard Redford and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Business & Economics categories.
Experts from both the natural and social sciences provide vital information for understanding the interactions of forest peoples and forest resources in the lowland tropics of Central and South America. They investigate patterns of traditional resource use, evaluate existing research, and explore new directions for furthering the conservationist agenda.
Biodiversity And Conservation Of Neotropical Montane Forests
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Author : Steven P. Churchill
language : en
Publisher: New York Botanical Garden Press
Release Date : 1995
Biodiversity And Conservation Of Neotropical Montane Forests written by Steven P. Churchill and has been published by New York Botanical Garden Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with History categories.
Mountain plants, Andes Region.
Working Forests In The Neotropics
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Author : Daniel J. Zarin
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2004-12-29
Working Forests In The Neotropics written by Daniel J. Zarin and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-29 with Nature categories.
Neotropical forests sustain a wealth of biodiversity, provide a wide range of ecosystem services and products, and support the livelihoods of millions of people. But is forest management a viable conservation strategy in the tropics? Supporters of sustainable forest management have promoted it as a solution to problems of both biodiversity protection and economic stagnation. Detractors insist that any conservation strategy short of fully protected status is a waste of resources and that forest management actually hastens deforestation. By focusing on a set of critical issues and case studies, this book explores the territory between these positions, highlighting the major factors that contribute to or detract from the chances of achieving forest conservation through sustainable management.
Neotropical Savannas And Seasonally Dry Forests
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Author : R. Toby Pennington
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2006-05-25
Neotropical Savannas And Seasonally Dry Forests written by R. Toby Pennington and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-25 with Science categories.
More often than not, when people think of a neotropical forest, what comes to mind is a rain forest, rather than a dry forest. Just as typically, when they imagine a savanna, they visualize the African plains, rather than those dry woodlands and grasslands found in the Neotropics. These same preconceptions can be found among scientists, as these ne
Neotropical Montane Forests
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Author : Henrik Balslev
language : en
Publisher: Aarhus University Press
Release Date : 1993
Neotropical Montane Forests written by Henrik Balslev and has been published by Aarhus University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Business & Economics categories.
Neotropical lowland rain forests have received much attention in the last decade, particularly in the debate concerning biological diversity. The lowland forests have been mentioned over and over again as examples of the genetic richness of the tropical forests, and it is true that in small sample plots of, for instance, one hectare of lowland rain forest, the number of species is enormous. Lately, however, it has become increasingly clear, that the high alpha-diversity of lowland tropical rain forests is not accompanied by an equally high beta- and gamma-diversity. Montane forests, on the other hand, have been known for their richness, but when estimating their alpha-diversity by traditional methods using quantitative inventories of trees, their species richness does not equal that of lowland forests. Recent work that includes other life forms than trees, ie. epiphytes, climbers, shrubs and non-vascular plants, however, indicate that the alpha-diversity in many montane forests equals that of lowland forests. When studying the diversity patterns on slightly larger geographic scales, it has become evident that differences in species composition between localities in montane forests is tremendous - their beta- and gamma-diversities are high. It appears that, although they cover much smaller extensions than lowland rain forests, Montane forests are the homes of the better part of the biological diversity of the neotropical countries. Discussions and attention relating to conservation has been equally skewed towards the lowland forests. Still, the montane forests are just as threatened by road construction, agriculture and cattle farming as the lowland forests are. Considering this lack of attention to montane forests, despite their importance for the biological diversity of the neotropics, it was appropriate to call for a symposium addressing these issues. Much knowledge obviously exists, but often in a scattered form, and it was the intention that a symposium could bring together researchers and others with interest in neotropical montane forests, biodiversity and conservation, to exchange ideas and knowledge, and to call attention to the importance of these ecosystems for the future of genetic resources of our planet. This volume contains a selection of abstracts from the "Neotropical Montane Forests Symposium" held at the New York Botanical Garden from June 21-26, 1993. The purpose of the symposium is to document biological and ecological diversity in neotropical wet and moist Montane forests, and place it in the context with other neotropical areas. Emphasis is given to plants, with regards to taxonomic and ecological richness, threatened and conservation areas of high biodiversity and endemism, the evolution, diversity, speciation, distribution and biogeography of Andean-centred genera and families.
Tropical Forest Ecology
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Author : Florencia Montagnini
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2005-03-24
Tropical Forest Ecology written by Florencia Montagnini and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-24 with Nature categories.
Importance pf tropical forests; characteristics of tropical forests; classification of tropical forests; deforestation in the tropics; management of tropical forests; plantatios and agroforestry systems; approaches for implementing sustainable management techniques.
Biodiversity Conservation In Costa Rica
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Author : Gordon W. Frankie
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2004-02-06
Biodiversity Conservation In Costa Rica written by Gordon W. Frankie and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-02-06 with Nature categories.
The beautiful tropical dry forest of northwest Costa Rica, with its highly seasonal rainfall and diversely vegetated landscape, is disappearing even more rapidly than Costa Rica's better-known rain forest, primarily because it has been easier to convert to agriculture. This book, based on more than thirty years of study, offers the first comprehensive look at the ecology, biodiversity, and conservation status of this endangered and fragile region. The contributors, from Costa Rica, Britain, Mexico, and the United States, and representing the fields of ecology, environmental education, policy, and the law, examine the major plant and animal groups living in the dry forest and present the first technical evaluation of Costa Rica's conservation efforts. As they assess the status of their area of specialty in the dry forest, the contributors also look beyond this particular region to show how its plants and animals are ecologically and evolutionarily connected to other geographic areas in Costa Rica and Central America. Their chapters cover topics such as watershed and coastal management, plant phenology, pollination, insects, birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. They also consider the socioeconomic, policy, legal, and political aspects of biodiversity conservation, giving the volume a wide-ranging perspective and making a unique contribution to our knowledge of the tropical dry forest. The book concludes with an important synthesis of the contributors' recommendations on future directions, policies, and actions that will better conserve biodiversity in Costa Rica and other neotropical forests as well.
Neotropical Birds
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Author : Douglas F. Stotz
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1996-06
Neotropical Birds written by Douglas F. Stotz and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-06 with Nature categories.
This unparalleled wealth of finely detailed ecological information on Neotropical bird communities will prove invaluable to all Neotropical wildlife managers, conservation biologists, and serious birders.
Monteverde
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Author : Nalini M. Nadkarni
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2000-03-09
Monteverde written by Nalini M. Nadkarni and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-03-09 with Nature categories.
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve has captured the worldwide attention of biologists, conservationists, and ecologists and has been the setting for extensive investigation over the past 30 years. Roughly 40,000 ecotourists visit the Cloud Forest each year, and it is often considered the archetypal high-altitude rain forest.This volume brings together some of the most prominent researchers of the region to provide a broad introduction to the biology of the Monteverde, and cloud forests in general. Collecting and synthesizing vital information about the ecosystem and its biota, the book also examines the positive and negative effects of human activity on both the forest and the surrounding communities. Ecologists, tropical biologists, and natural historians will find this volume an indispensable resource, as will all those who are fascinated by the magnificent wonders of the tropical forests.