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| Author | : Bernard Dell |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 405 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9400931115 |
The Western Australian jarrah forest is unique, contammg some of the most beautiful flora in the world, more than 100 species of birds and some 50 mammals indigenous to this State. This book "The Jarrah Forest - A Complex Mediterranean Ecosystem" is a collection of scholarly essays on every known aspect of the northern part of the jarrah forest extending from south of Collie to the Avon River. All of the work has been researched by members of tertiary institutions, the private sector and government instrumentalities and was prepared expressly for this book. In the list of contributors are the names of many Western Australians who are in the forefront of their particular field. The book will be a very important reference work for senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions in Western Australia for many years to come. Additionally, it will have wide appeal to all interested in forestry management, both in Australia and overseas. I should like to express my appreciation for the efforts of all those involved in the conception and planning of this most valuable book. Perth, August 1988 Peter Dowding LL.B. M.L.A.
| Author | : Martin Lorenz |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Inc. Chapters |
| Total Pages | : 22 |
| Release | : 2013-03-16 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0128055154 |
Forest assessments aim at meeting a variety of information needs, such as forest health, forest volume and growth, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, as well as relationships between forests, climate change, and air pollution. Respective forest assessments have been implemented in Europe on different scales with different intensities. The ICP Forests has been established in 1985. With its currently more than 6800 large-scale and more than 760 intensive monitoring plots in Europe and with 40 countries of Europe as well as with Canada and the United States of America also participating, ICP Forests constitutes one of the largest forest monitoring programs in the world. It contributes cooperates with numerous scientific and political institutions and programs. In this context, an overview on current forest information needs and on monitoring approaches and initiatives is provided. Examples of main results are provided.
| Author | : Stefano Casalegno |
| Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
| Total Pages | : 294 |
| Release | : 2011-10-05 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9533077859 |
This book addresses the theme of the impacts of global warming on different specific fields, ranging from the regional and global economy, to agriculture, human health, urban areas, land vegetation, marine areas and mangroves. Despite the volume of scientific work that has been undertaken in relation to each of each of these issues, the study of the impacts of global warming upon them is a relatively recent and unexplored topic. The chapters of this book offer a broad overview of potential applications of global warming science. As this science continues to evolve, confirm and reject study hypotheses, it is hoped that this book will stimulate further developments in relation to the impacts of changes in the global climate.
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| Total Pages | : 672 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Birds |
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| Publisher | : Newnes |
| Total Pages | : 537 |
| Release | : 2013-03-16 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0080982255 |
The demand for comparable, long-term, high quality data on forest ecosystems' status and changes is increasing at the international and global level. Yet, sources for such data are limited and in many case it is not possible to compare data from different monitoring initiatives across space and time because of methodological differences. Apart from technical manuals, there is no comprehensive multidisciplinary, scientific, peer-reviewed reference for forest monitoring methods that can serve and support the user community. This book provides in a single reference the state-of-the-art of monitoring methods as applied at the international level.The book present scientific concepts and methods that form the basis of the transnational, long-term forest monitoring in Europe and looks at other initiatives at the global level. Standardized methods that have been developed over two decades in international forest monitoring projects are presented. Emphasis is put on trans-nationally harmonized methods, related data quality issues, current achievements and on remaining open questions. - A comprehensive overview of needs, requirements, organization and possible outcomes of an integrated monitoring program - Tested and quality assured, internationally harmonized methodologies based on a complete revision of existing methods carried out in 2009-2011 - Connection with monitoring results allows assessment of the potential of the monitoring method
| Author | : Tim Forsyth |
| Publisher | : University of Washington Press |
| Total Pages | : 314 |
| Release | : 2011-07-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0295800259 |
In this far-reaching examination of environmental problems and politics in northern Thailand, Tim Forsyth and Andrew Walker analyze deforestation, water supply, soil erosion, use of agrochemicals, and biodiversity in order to challenge popularly held notions of environmental crisis. They argue that such crises have been used to support political objectives of state expansion and control in the uplands. They have also been used to justify the alternative directions advocated by an array of NGOs. In official and alternative discourses of economic development, the peoples living in Thailand's hill country are typically cast as either guardians or destroyers of forest resources, often depending on their ethnicity. Political and historical factors have created a simplistic, misleading, and often scientifically inaccurate environmental narrative: Hmong farmers, for example, are thought to exhibit environmentally destructive practices, whereas the Karen are seen as linked to and protective of their ancestral home. Forsyth and Walker reveal a much more complex relationship of hill farmers to the land, to other ethnic groups, and to the state. They conclude that current explanations fail to address the real causes of environmental problems and unnecessarily restrict the livelihoods of local people. The authors' critical assessment of simplistic environmental narratives, as well as their suggestions for finding solutions, will be valuable in international policy discussions about environmental issues in rapidly developing countries. Moreover, their redefinition of northern Thailand's environmental problems, and their analysis of how political influences have reinforced inappropriate policies, demonstrate new ways of analyzing how environmental science and knowledge are important arenas for political control. This book makes valuable contributions to Thai studies and more generally to the fields of environmental science, ecology, geography, anthropology, and political science, as well as to policy making and resource management in the developing world.
| Author | : Dina Nath Jha Dinker |
| Publisher | : Dina Nath Jha Dinker |
| Total Pages | : 53 |
| Release | : 2023-03-14 |
| Genre | : Self-Help |
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We all have only 24 hours in a day. Some people use 24 hours effectively and do great things. Most of us struggle to meet deadlines. So, how are some people more productive and efficient than others? Are they born efficient? May be, but not necessarily. Can we learn to be more productive and do more in less time? Of course, we can. To become more efficient, you do not need to be tech-savvy, use software or mobile apps, reach out to a mentor, or attend a training program. In this book, I tried to put best of techniques, tools, and resources learned from dozens of books, hundreds of articles, interaction with dozens of successful people, and my own experience. In this book, we will learn to critically analyze what we are doing, realize what we should be doing and plan accordingly, prepare ourselves to do what we should do, and do it better. In due course, we will perform some self-tasks, learn some theories, and take some tips. You can get all these things on internet. What is special about this book is, you will do everything yourself. You will apply theories and prepare a list of things you should be doing. You will also prioritize your tasks, and apply time management techniques to achieve better results. It can be self-realization for you. In this book, I tried to put best of techniques, tools, and resources learned from dozens of books, hundreds of articles, interaction with dozens of successful people, and my own experience. This book is divided into 7 chapters. Throughout the book, you will learn new theories and techniques, and perform tasks to apply those techniques. By the time you complete reading this book, you will have specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goals, you will prioritize your tasks/goals, you will have a clear plan in hand to achieve your goals, and you will be physically and mentally prepared to act on your plan. With the help of this book if you are able to become more productive, that will be my greatest reward. Happy reading and acting!
| Author | : R E Hester |
| Publisher | : Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Total Pages | : 291 |
| Release | : 2007-10-31 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1847557651 |
There is much public concern about threats to global biodiversity. Industrial pollution, changes in agricultural practices and climate change, are all having a direct impact on biodiversity. In this book the Editors provide a broad view of the many pressures imposed by human-induced changes and the many threats to global biodiversity and of the policy responses required to combat them. This excellent text includes the work of some 44 authors and offers a solid description of the current understanding of threats to biodiversity with a range of illustrative examples - a valuable point of reference for ecologists, environmental scientists, and students as well as, policymakers and all other environmental professionals.
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| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 540 |
| Release | : 2019-11-23 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0444639993 |
Global Change and Forest Soils: Cultivating Stewardship of a Finite Natural Resource, Volume 36, provides a state-of-the-science summary and synthesis of global forest soils that identifies concerns, issues and opportunities for soil adaptation and mitigation as external pressures from global changes arise. Where, how and why some soils are resilient to global change while others are at risk is explored, as are upcoming train wrecks and success stories across boreal, temperate, and tropical forests. Each chapter offers multiple sections written by leading soil scientists who comment on wildfires, climate change and forest harvesting effects, while also introducing examples of current global issues. Readers will find this book to be an integrated, up-to-date assessment on global forest soils. - Presents sections on boreal, temperate and tropical soils for a diverse audience - Serves as an important reference source for anyone interested in both a big-picture assessment of global soil issues and an in-depth examination of specific environmental topics - Provides a unique synthesis of forest soils and their collective ability to respond to global change - Offers chapters written by leading soil scientists - Prepares readers to meet the daily challenges of drafting multi-resource environmental science and policy documents
| Author | : Erkki Tomppo |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 614 |
| Release | : 2009-12-02 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 9048132339 |
Forest inventories throughout the world have evolved gradually over time. The content as well as the concepts and de?nitions employed are constantly adapted to the users’ needs. Advanced inventory systems have been established in many countries within Europe, as well as outside Europe, as a result of development work spanning several decades, in some cases more than 100 years. With continuously increasing international agreements and commitments, the need for information has also grown drastically, and reporting requests have become more frequent and the content of the reports wider. Some of the agreements made at the international level have direct impacts on national economies and international decisions, e. g. , the Kyoto Protocol. Thus it is of utmost importance that the forest information supplied is collected and analysed using sound scienti?c principles and that the information from different countries is comparable. European National Forest Inventory (NFI) teams gathered in Vienna in 2003 to discuss the new challenges and the measures needed to get data users to take full advantage of existing NFIs. As a result, the European National Forest Inventory Network (ENFIN), a network of NFIs, was established. The ENFIN members decided to apply for funding for meetings and collaborative activities. COST– European Cooperation in Science and Technology - provided the necessary ?n- cial means for the realization of the program.
