Wildlife in a Changing World

Wildlife in a Changing World
Author: Jean-Christophe ViƩ
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."

Keeping Options Alive

Keeping Options Alive
Author: Walter V. Reid
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1989
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Why is Biological Diversity Important; Where is the worlds biodiversity located; Extinction;how serios is the theart; What happening to agricultural genetic diversity;Biodiversity conservation: what are the right tools for the job.

Management Planning for Archaeological Sites

Management Planning for Archaeological Sites
Author: Jeanne Marie Teutonico
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2002
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0892366915

Archaeological sites around the world are threatened by forces including population growth, development, urbanization, pollution, tourism, vandalism and looting. Site management planning is emerging as a critical element not only for the conservation of this heritage, but also to address issues such as tourism and sustainable development. This book reports on the proceedings of a workshop held in Greece, where an international group of professionals gathered to discuss challenges faced by archaeological sites in the Mediterranean and to examine management planning methods that might generate effective conservation strategies.

REDD, Forest Governance and Rural Livelihoods

REDD, Forest Governance and Rural Livelihoods
Author: Oliver Springate-Baginski
Publisher: CIFOR
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Forest management
ISBN: 6028693154

Experiences from incentive-based forest management are examined for their effects on the livelihoods of local communities. In the second section, country case studies provide a snapshot of REDD developments to date and identify design features for REDD that would support benefits for forest communities.

Indicators of Land Quality and Sustainable Land Management

Indicators of Land Quality and Sustainable Land Management
Author: J. Dumanski
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780821342084

This bibliography is a review of available information on indicators of sustainable land management and land quality. The report compiles, organizes, and summarizes available data and information on indicators and makes them accessible through the World Wide Web, email, and as printed reports. It is useful for research on indicators of sustainability, as well as for decisionmakers faced with implementing a sustainable land management component in rural development projects.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity
Author: John I. Spicer
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2009-01-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1435851676

Discusses the many different life forms that have existed on Earth, their importance, and how they have changed over time.