Tree Diversity Analysis
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Tree Diversity Analysis
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Author : R. Kindt
language : en
Publisher: World Agroforestry Centre
Release Date : 2005
Tree Diversity Analysis written by R. Kindt and has been published by World Agroforestry Centre this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Nature categories.
Forest Diversity And Function
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Author : Michael Scherer-Lorenzen
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2005-12-17
Forest Diversity And Function written by Michael Scherer-Lorenzen 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 2005-12-17 with Science categories.
One of the central research themes in ecology is evaluating the extent to which biological richness is necessary to sustain the Earth's system and the functioning of individual ecosystems. In this volume, for the first time, the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem processes in forests is thoroughly explored. The text examines the multiple effects of tree diversity on productivity and growth, biogeochemical cycles, animals, pests, and disturbances. Further, the importance of diversity at different scales, ranging from stand management to global issues, is considered. The authors provide both extensive reviews of the existing literature and own datasets. The volume is ideally suited for researchers and practitioners involved in ecosystem management and the sustainable use of forest resources.
Tropical Fruit Tree Diversity
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Author : Bhuwon Sthapit
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-05-12
Tropical Fruit Tree Diversity written by Bhuwon Sthapit and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-12 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Farmers have developed a range of agricultural practices to sustainably use and maintain a wide diversity of crop species in many parts of the world. This book documents good practices innovated by farmers and collects key reviews on good practices from global experts, not only from the case study countries but also from Brazil, China and other parts of Asia and Latin America. A good practice for diversity is defined as a system, organization or process that, over time and space, maintains, enhances and creates crop genetic diversity, and ensures its availability to and from farmers and other users. Drawing on experiences from a UNEP-GEF project on "Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wild and Cultivated Tropical Fruit Tree Diversity for Promoting Livelihoods, Food Security and Ecosystem Services", with case studies from India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, the authors show how methods for identifying good practices are still evolving and challenges in scaling-up remain. They identify key principles effective as a strategy for mainstreaming good practice into development efforts. Few books draw principles and lessons learned from good practices. This book fills this gap by combining good practices from the research project on tropical fruit trees with chapters from external experts to broaden its scope and relevance.
Designing Field Studies For Biodiversity Conservation
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Author : Peter Feinsinger
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2001-07-01
Designing Field Studies For Biodiversity Conservation written by Peter Feinsinger and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-07-01 with Nature categories.
Anyone working in biodiversity conservation or field ecology should understand and utilize the common-sense process of scientific inquiry: observing surroundings, framing questions, answering those questions through well-designed studies, and, in many cases, applying results to decision making. Yet the interdisciplinary nature of conservation means that many workers are not well versed in the methods of science and may misunderstand or mistrust this indispensable tool.Designing Field Studies for Biodiversity Conservation addresses that problem by offering a comprehensible, practical guide to using scientific inquiry in conservation work. In an engaging and accessible style, award-winning tropical ecologist and teacher Peter Feinsinger melds concepts, methods, and intellectual tools into a unique approach to answering environmental questions through field studies. Focusing on the fundamentals of common sense, independent thinking, and natural history, he considers: framing the question and designing the study interpreting and applying results through judicious use of statistical inference taking into account the natural history of plants, animals, and landscapes monitoring and assessing progress through approaches such as "bioindicator species" or "species diversity measures" helping other interested parties (park guards, local communities, school teachers) use scientific inquiry in addressing their own concernsDetailed appendixes explain technical issues, while numerous sidebars and illustrations provide important background and thought-provoking exercises. Throughout, the author challenges the reader to integrate conceptual thinking with on-the-ground practice in order to make conservation truly effective. Feinsinger concentrates on examples from Latin America but stresses that the approach applies to local conservation concerns or field biology questions in any landscape.Designing Field Studies for Biodiversity Conservation is an essential handbook for staff and researchers working with conservation institutions or projects worldwide, as well as for students and professionals in field ecology, wildlife biology, and related areas.
Urban Ecology
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Author : John Marzluff
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-01-03
Urban Ecology written by John Marzluff 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 2008-01-03 with Science categories.
Urban Ecology is a rapidly growing field of academic and practical significance. Urban ecologists have published several conference proceedings and regularly contribute to the ecological, architectural, planning, and geography literature. However, important papers in the field that set the foundation for the discipline and illustrate modern approaches from a variety of perspectives and regions of the world have not been collected in a single, accessible book. Foundations of Urban Ecology does this by reprinting important European and American publications, filling gaps in the published literature with a few, targeted original works, and translating key works originally published in German. This edited volume will provide students and professionals with a rich background in all facets of urban ecology. The editors emphasize the drivers, patterns, processes and effects of human settlement. The papers they synthesize provide readers with a broad understanding of the local and global aspects of settlement through traditional natural and social science lenses. This interdisciplinary vision gives the reader a comprehensive view of the urban ecosystem by introducing drivers, patterns, processes and effects of human settlements and the relationships between humans and other animals, plants, ecosystem processes, and abiotic conditions. The reader learns how human institutions, health, and preferences influence, and are influenced by, the others members of their shared urban ecosystem.
Continuous Cover Forestry
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Author : Timo Pukkala
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-10-14
Continuous Cover Forestry written by Timo Pukkala 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 2011-10-14 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Although the majority of the world’s forest ecosystems are dominated by uneven-sized multi-species stands, forest management practice and theory has focused on the development of plantation monocultures to maximize the supply of timber at low cost. Societal expectations are changing, however, and uneven-aged multi-species ecosystems, selectively managed as Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF), are often believed to be superior to monocultures in addressing a wide range of expectations. This book presents methods which are relevant to CCF management and planning: analysing forest structures, silvicultural and planning, economic evaluation, based on examples in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America.
Biodiversity In Dead Wood
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Author : Jogeir N. Stokland
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-04-26
Biodiversity In Dead Wood written by Jogeir N. Stokland and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-26 with Science categories.
A comprehensive overview of wood-inhabiting fungi, insects and vertebrates, discussing habitat requirements along with strategies for maintaining biodiversity.
Tropical Trees And Forests
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Author : F. Halle
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Tropical Trees And Forests written by F. Halle 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 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
Ecology Diversity And Conservation Of Plants And Ecosystems In India
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Author : H. N. Pandey
language : en
Publisher: Daya Books
Release Date : 2006
Ecology Diversity And Conservation Of Plants And Ecosystems In India written by H. N. Pandey and has been published by Daya Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Biodiversity conservation categories.
Contibuted paper presented at a seminar.