Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands

Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands
Author: Craig R. Elevitch
Publisher: PAR
Total Pages: 818
Release: 2006
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0970254458

"This book is for the person who lives in the tropics or subtropics and is interested in native plants, who wants to know about plants that are useful, who loves to watch plants grow, and who is willing to work with them. Such a person might ask questions like, Where will they grow? How do I grow them? Are they good to eat? How are they used? What are their names? These questions and more are answered here."--Préface

The Conservation of Artifacts Made from Plant Materials

The Conservation of Artifacts Made from Plant Materials
Author: Mary-Lou E. Florian
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1991-03-21
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0892361603

This teaching guide covers the identification, deterioration, and conservation of artifacts made from plant materials. Detailed information on plant anatomy, morphology, and development, focusing on information useful to the conservator in identifying plant fibers are described, as well as the processing, construction, and decorative techniques commonly used in such artifacts. A final chapter provides a thorough discussion of conservation, preservation, storage, and restoration methods. This is a valuable resource to conservators and students alike.

Wildlife in a Changing World

Wildlife in a Changing World
Author: Jean-Christophe Vié
Publisher: IUCN
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2009
Genre: Biodiversity conservation
ISBN: 2831710634

"Wildlife in a Changing World" presents an analysis of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Beginning with an explanation of the IUCN Red List as a key conservation tool, it goes on to discuss the state of the world s species and provides the latest information on the patterns of species facing extinction in some of the most important ecosystems in the world, highlighting the reasons behind their declining status. Areas of focus in the report include: freshwater biodiversity, the status of the world s marine species, species susceptibility to climate change impacts, the Mediterranean biodiversity hot spot, and broadening the coverage of biodiversity assessments."

Flora of Australia

Flora of Australia
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 716
Release: 1981
Genre: Botany
ISBN:

2nd ed. of v. 1 updates the original volume and expands the range of review essays presented. It is intended to provide a primary source of information about plants in Australia from the point of view of taxonomic botany. To be used as a ready reference to the major literature on the Australian flora and includes a glossary of botanical terms and a key to families of Australian flowering plants.

The Plant Life of China

The Plant Life of China
Author: Geoffrey P. Chapman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2002-03-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9783540422570

Camellia, Anemone, Primula, Rosa, Rhododendron, growth form, tree, shrub, herb, alpine.