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Author | : Bernd Lottermoser |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Coral reefs and islands |
ISBN | : 9780975789483 |
Download Rocks, Landscapes and Resources of the Wet Tropics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Stephen P. Goosem |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Conservation of natural resources |
ISBN | : 9781921591662 |
Download Repairing the Rainforest Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The Wet Tropics Management Authority and Biotropica Pty Ltd are delighted to present Repairing the Rainforest 2nd Edition, co-authored by Dr Steve Goosem and Nigel Tucker. The updated edition of the book maintains the essence of the hugely popular first edition published in 1995 by providing a practical guide to rainforest re-establishment whilst also delving into the principles behind the practice. Focusing primarily on the Wet Tropics region of Australia, Repairing the Rainforest highlights key ecological principles for restoring rainforest biodiversity and function. These include, among others, the vital role of animal seed-dispersers in rainforests and the traits of plants that help or hinder their dispersal. The book is a must for individuals and organisations involved in land care and rehabilitation of tropical forests. It is an informative hand book that provides valuable insight into the intriguing forests of the Wet Tropics and their successful restoration.
Author | : W. F. Willmott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Geology |
ISBN | : 9780975789476 |
Download Rocks and Landscapes of the Sunshine Coast Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"A guidebook to the geology and its influence on landscape and human activities, and places to see the rocks and landscapes, on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland."--Provided by publisher.
Author | : Dilwyn Griffiths |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2019-11-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1000702286 |
Download Tropical Ecosystems in Australia Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Over the last century, the world has lived through changes more rapid than those experienced at any other time in human history, leading to pressing environmental problems and demands on the world’s finite resources. Nowhere is this more evident than across the world’s warm belt; a region likely to have the greatest problems and which is home to some of the world’s most disadvantaged people. This book reviews aspects of the biology of tropical ecosystems of northern Australia, as they have been affected by climatic, social and land-use changes. Tropical Australia can be regarded as a microcosm of the world’s tropics and as such, shares with other tropical regions many of the conflicts between various forms of development and environmental considerations. The book draws on a wide range of case studies of tropical Australian ecosystems ranging from coastal coral reefs and mangroves, known to be among the most vulnerable to the effects of the imposed changes, to cropping and pasture lands which, under careful management, have the potential remain as productive and sustainable agricultural or forestry ecosystems. Expert author Dilwyn Griffiths -emphasizes the importance of maintaining an active program for the establishment and management of national parks and environmental reserves -describes the effects of mining and other forms of industrial and urban development with particular reference to mine-site rehabilitation - explores problems relating to the restoration of marginally uneconomic farming land as alternative forms of land-use such as carbon farming through photosynthetically-driven carbon sequestration. This accessible reference work should find a place in educational libraries at all levels and become an essential resource for environmentalists and anyone with interests in various forms of land-use and development.
Author | : Kenneth J Gregory |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2010-03-23 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 144620376X |
Download The Earth′s Land Surface Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"Given the sheer scale of the topic under consideration here, Professor Gregory does well to condense it into bite-size pieces for the reader. I recommend this text to all undergraduate students of physical geography and earth sciences, particularly to those in their first and second years... This book is a comprehensive and (crucially) inexpensive text that will provide students with a useful source on geomorphology." - Lynda York, The Geographical Journal "I would highly recommend this to anyone doing geology or geography at university as a ′go to′ book for geomorphology and landform." - Sara Falcone, Teaching Earth Science "An excellent source of information for anyone who needs a well-informed, easy to use reference volume to introduce them to the fascinating complexities of the earth’s land surface, past, present and future." - Angela Gurnell, Queen Mary, University of London This introductory text details the land surface of the earth in a readable style covering the major issues, key themes and sensitivities of the environments/landscape. Emphasising the major ideas and their development, each chapter includes case studies and details of influential scientists (not necessarily geomorphologists) who have contributed to the progress of understanding. Providing a very clear explanation of the understanding achieved and of the debates that have arisen, the book is comprised of 12 chapters in four sections: Visualising the land surface explains and explores the composition of the land surface and outlines how it has been studied. Dynamics of the land surface considers the dynamics affecting the earth′s land surface including its influences, processes and the changes that have occurred. Environments of the land surface looks to understand the land surface in major world regions highlighting differences between the areas. Management of the land surface is an examination of the current and future prospects of the management of the earth′s land surface. With pedagogical features including further reading, questions for discussion and a glossary, this original, lively text is authored by one of the leading experts in the field and will be core reading for first and second year undergraduates on all physical geography courses.
Author | : Jon L. Hawker |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Geology |
ISBN | : |
Download Missouri Landscapes Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"In this magnificent book, Oliver Schuchard provides more than sixty-five exquisite black-and-white photographs spanning his thirty-eight years of photography. In addition, he explains the aesthetic rationale and techniques he used in order to produce these photographs, emphasizing the profound differences between, yet necessary interdependence of, craft and content. Although Schuchard believes that craft is important, he maintains that the idea behind the photograph and the emotional content of the image are equally vital and are, in fact, functions of one another. The author also shares components of his life experience that he believes helped shape his development as an artist and a teacher. He chose the splendid photographs included in this book from among nearly 5,000 negatives that had been exposed all over the world, from Missouri to Maine, California, Alaska, Colorado, France, Newfoundland, and Hawaii, among many other locations. Approximately 250 negatives survived the initial review, and each of those was printed before a final decision was made on which photographs were to be featured in the book. The final choices are representative of Schuchard's work and serve to substantiate his belief that craft, concept, and self must be fully understood and carefully melded for a good photograph to occur. This amazing work by award-winning photographer Oliver Schuchard will be treasured by professional and amateur photographers alike, as well as by anyone who simply enjoys superb photography."--Publishers website.
Author | : Pedro A. Sanchez |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 685 |
Release | : 2019-01-10 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1107176050 |
Download Properties and Management of Soils in the Tropics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Long-awaited second edition of classic textbook, brought completely up to date, for courses on tropical soils, and reference for scientists and professionals.
Author | : W. F Willmott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Geology |
ISBN | : 9780987427823 |
Download Rocks and Landscapes of the National Parks of Southern Queensland Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Stephen D. Elliott |
Publisher | : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Deforestation |
ISBN | : 9781842464427 |
Download Restoring Tropical Forests Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Restoring Tropical Forests is a user-friendly guide to restoring forests throughout the tropics. Based on the concepts, knowledge and innovative techniques developed at Chiang Mai University's Forest Restoration Research Unit, this book will enable improvements in existing forest restoration projects and provide a key resource for new ones. The book presents three aspects of the restoration of tropical forest ecosystems: the concepts of tropical forest dynamics and regeneration that are relevant to tropical forest restoration, proven restoration techniques and case studies of their successful application, and research methods to refine such techniques and adapt them to local ecological and socio-economic conditions.
Author | : Jennifer McElwain |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2021-11-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 022653443X |
Download Tropical Arctic Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A journey into the past -- Forests of a lost landscape -- Crisis and collapse -- Recovery of a tropical Arctic.