BEPI

BEPI
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 590
Release: 1980
Genre: English imprints
ISBN:

Growing Populations, Changing Landscapes

Growing Populations, Changing Landscapes
Author: National Academy of Sciences
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2001-06-12
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0309170729

As the world's population exceeds an incredible 6 billion people, governmentsâ€"and scientistsâ€"everywhere are concerned about the prospects for sustainable development. The science academies of the three most populous countries have joined forces in an unprecedented effort to understand the linkage between population growth and land-use change, and its implications for the future. By examining six sites ranging from agricultural to intensely urban to areas in transition, the multinational study panel asks how population growth and consumption directly cause land-use change, and explore the general nature of the forces driving the transformations. Growing Populations, Changing Landscapes explains how disparate government policies with unintended consequences and globalization effects that link local land-use changes to consumption patterns and labor policies in distant countries can be far more influential than simple numerical population increases. Recognizing the importance of these linkages can be a significant step toward more effective environmental management.

Stark World Kerala

Stark World Kerala
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 828
Release: 2006
Genre: Kerala (India)
ISBN:

When People Talk Of Kerala As The Destination Of A Lifetime, It Is No Exaggeration. She Is Like An Intricately Worked Tapestry That Simply Overwhelms You. Stark World Kerala Unfolds Its Varied Attractions: Fascinating History, Rich Culture, Interesting Customs, Unique Architecture, An Alternative System Of Health, Superlative Food, And Powerful Art Forms. A Large Part Is Devoted To Travel In Kerala. The State Is Divided Into Six Sections On The Basis Of Geography And Each Takes The Reader Through The Life And Culture Of The Place Along With Detailed Information On The Places Of Interest And Things To Do. The Following Features Make The Book Interesting As Well As Informative: Impressions Opinions Of Famous People On Kerala Legends; Tales About The Land And Its Customs. Over 1,000 Stunning Visuals That Bring Out The Beauty Of Kerala. The A To Z Resource Section That Lists Out Vital Information For Those Visiting Kerala For The First Time. Listings That Tell You Where To Eat/ Buy/ Visit/ Pray/ Stay Complete With Addresses, Phone Numbers, E-Mail Ids And Websites. For The Inveterate Traveller, There Are Detailed Maps For Each Section And Reviews Of Books And Cds That Give You An Understanding Of The Lay Of The Land.

The Story of Peermade

The Story of Peermade
Author: George Thengummoottil
Publisher: George Thengummoottil
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 8192888606

Story about a little plantation town called Peermade in the Western Ghats of Kerala.

Kerala Development Report

Kerala Development Report
Author: India. Planning Commission
Publisher: Academic Foundation
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9788171885947

Full of data on various sectors and issues--among them finance, tourism, foreign trade, agriculture, and governance--this report on the state of Kerala is designed to benefit businesses, NGOs, and policy makers. While Kerala has a strong economy and is India's most literate state, areas such as human rights and the treatment of women and minorities leave room for improvement. This extensive reference discusses the constraints and challenges faced by Kerala and provides a blueprint for its socioeconomic progress.

Forest landscapes of the southern western Ghats, India

Forest landscapes of the southern western Ghats, India
Author: Collectif
Publisher: Institut français de Pondichéry
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2020-10-07
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

The Western Ghats forests are endowed with large species and habitat diversity, which is nowadays under threat by increasing demographic pressure and changing land use. To address these challenges, a novel and comprehensive approach is sought from the principles of landscape ecology. Morpho-pedological features are used to delineate landscape units all over the Western Ghats of Kerala, among which the Western Anamalai region is chosen to elucidate the relative influence of physical factors, bioclimate and anthropogenic pressures on the characteristics of natural vegetation and on the status of the vertebrate fauna. Highlighting patterns of resource utilization by proximal and distant stakeholders, the book goes about identifying value-based management zones, while proposing management strategies for conservation and sustainable development.