Conservation of the environment
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Conservation of the environment
Paperback. In The Carnivore Way, Cristina Eisenberg argues for the necessity of top predators in large, undisturbed landscapes, and how a continental-Iong corridor provides the room they need to roam and connected landscapes that allow them to disperse. Eisenberg follows six large carnivores - wolves, grizzly bears, lynx, jaguars, wolverines, and cougars. Num Pages: 328 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; RNCB; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597269834
- ISBN
- 9781597269834
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Condition: New
€ 46.76
€ 46.76
Paperback. Alaska's wolves lost their fiercest advocate, Gordon Haber, when his research plane crashed in Denali National Park in 2009. With the wolves at risk of being destroyed by hunting and trapping, his studies advocated for a balanced approach to wolf management. This book brings together his field notes, journals, and stories from his friends. Num Pages: 310 pages, 24 colour plates, 100 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBWK; RNKH; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 231 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Alaska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781602232181
- ISBN
- 9781602232181
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.12
€ 33.99
€ 29.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 528 pages, 29 b/w photos, 8 line drawings & 3 maps. BIC Classification: JPWH; RNKH1; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 690.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Press of Colorado United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607321835
- ISBN
- 9781607321835
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.37
€ 29.99
€ 27.37
Paperback. In May of 2007, scientists conducted a rapid inventory in the Dureno Territory, part of the Cofan ancestral territories in the Amazon basin of eastern Ecuador. This report collects those scientists' research on the plants and animals of the region, as well as a history of the grassroots conservation efforts of the Cofan. Editor(s): Borman, Randall; Vriesendorp, Corine; Alverson, William S.; Moskovits, Debra K.; Stotz, Douglas F.; del Campo, Alvaro. Series: Field Museum Rapid Biological Inventories. Num Pages: 173 pages, 35 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1KLSE; RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 271 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 570.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Field Museum of Natural History,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780914868712
- ISBN
- 9780914868712
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Condition: New
€ 40.65
€ 40.65
Paperback. The Rocky Mountains of Idaho and Montana are home to some of the most important remaining American wilderness areas. Where Roads Will Never Reach tells the stories of hunters, anglers, outfitters, scientists, and other concerned citizens who devoted themselves to protecting remnant wild lands and ecosystems in the Northern Rockies. Num Pages: 376 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 567.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Utah Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607814047
- ISBN
- 9781607814047
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.91
€ 25.99
€ 23.91
Hardback. Soon after her 50th birthday, Melissa Walker decided to leave her suburban life and venture into the wilderness. Like many American chroniclers before her who have surrendered to the pleasures of the open road, she had no destination in mind, just two definite goals - one personal, one political. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; JFSJ1; RNK; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 553.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813921099
- ISBN
- 9780813921099
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.19
€ 47.19
Paperback. Soon after her 50th birthday, Melissa Walker decided to leave her suburban life and venture into the wilderness. Like many American chroniclers before her who have surrendered to the pleasures of the open road, she had no destination in mind, just two definite goals - one personal, one political. Num Pages: 319 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; JFSJ1; RNK; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813921105
- ISBN
- 9780813921105
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.89
€ 19.99
€ 19.89
hardcover. Explores those uneasy places where scientific research meets public policy-making - and the resulting human effect on our natural and historical landscapes. The author follows an archaeobotanist on her research in the Near East to see what ancient agricultural practices in this largely arid region can tell us about where the West may be heading. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 363.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813926230
- ISBN
- 9780813926230
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 39.54
€ 39.54
Conserving the Commonwealth: The Early Years of the Environmental Move...
Peters, Margaret T.. Ed(S): Hass, Patricia Ce...
hardcover. Describes the earliest days of Virginia's environmental movement, recounting the efforts of a farsighted group of leaders to preserve Virginia's priceless resources - open land, waterways, and historic sites - and to create new parks within reach of all the state's citizens. Editor(s): Hass, Patricia Cecil. Num Pages: 144 pages, 17 b&w illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; RNK; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780813927732
- ISBN
- 9780813927732
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.63
€ 30.99
€ 26.63
Paperback. Presents guidelines that combine conservation science and practical experience for maintaining, enhancing, and creating connectivity between natural areas with an overarching goal of conserving biodiversity. This book is suitable for scientists, landscape architects, planners, land managers, decision-makers, and more. Num Pages: 328 pages, 50 figures, 1 table, 15 boxes, index. BIC Classification: RNCB; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559630962
- ISBN
- 9781559630962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.70
€ 50.70
Paperback / so. "Alternative Futures for Changing Landscapes" presents for the first time in book form a detailed case study of one alternative futures project an analysis of development and conservation options for the Upper San Pedro River Basin in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico." Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: AMVD; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 275 x 14. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559632249
- ISBN
- 9781559632249
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.57
€ 79.57
Paperback. Assembly rules refer to the ecological principles that guide the 'assembly' of ecosystems. They offer guidance on planning which species should be restored first, and then which should be added in which order. This work explores the concepts and theories relating to assembly rules. Editor(s): Temperton, Vicky; Hobbs, Richard J.; Nuttle, Tim; Halle, Stefan. Num Pages: 375 pages, 14 tables, 90 figures, 12photos, index. BIC Classification: RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 36. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559633758
- ISBN
- 9781559633758
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.63
€ 71.63
Paperback. Offers specific information to help scientists and managers develop rigorous plans for ensuring the long-term survival of the prairie dog and its habitat. Illustrated with tables, figures, photos, and charts, this book will be useful to those concerned with prairie dogs, prairie dog conservation, or the conservation of grassland ecosystems. Num Pages: 325 pages, tables, figures, charts, photos, maps, glossary, index. BIC Classification: 1KB; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559634984
- ISBN
- 9781559634984
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.68
€ 69.68
Paperback. Presents an overview of the history of transboundary conservation efforts and an introduction to various issues surrounding the subject. Examining the International Sonoran Desert Alliance (ISDA) and the Yellowstone to Yukon Initiative (Y2Y), this book helps readers understand the benefits and challenges of landscape-scale protection. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 figures, 2 maps, index. BIC Classification: RNCB; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 365.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559636117
- ISBN
- 9781559636117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.35
€ 64.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 566 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: LNS; RNF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 146 x 30. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 566
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559636544
- ISBN
- 9781559636544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.80
€ 73.80
Paperback. In 1993, Alan Rabinowitz arrived for the first time in the country of Myanmar, known until 1989 as Burma. Working under the auspices of the Wildlife Conservation Society, his goal was to establish a wildlife research and conservation programme. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 336 pages, maps, photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1FMB; BG; RNKH; WTL; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559638005
- ISBN
- 9781559638005
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.52
€ 74.52
Paperback. This is an anthology of the major writings of one of the great figures of the 19th century American West, John Wesley Powell. It includes some of his adventure writing, but focuses more on his recommendations for the settlement and governance of the West and conservation of Western resources. Num Pages: 320 pages, photographs, colour maps. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 591.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559638739
- ISBN
- 9781559638739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.55
€ 75.55
Hardback. Efforts to conserve wildlife populations and preserve biological diversity are often hampered by an inadequate understanding of animal behaviour. This title explores how knowledge of animal behaviour may help increase the effectiveness of conservation programmes. Editor(s): Festa-Bianchet, Marco; Apollonio, Marco. Num Pages: 322 pages, tables, photographs, figures, illustrations, index. BIC Classification: PSVP; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559639583
- ISBN
- 9781559639583
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.85
€ 98.85
Paperback. An easy-to-use guide for enhancing wildlife habitat quality, timber values, and the appearance of forest lands. Num Pages: 128 pages, 94 colour. 1 foldout. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; RNKH; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Vermont Press United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781584654674
- ISBN
- 9781584654674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.04
€ 30.99
€ 27.04
Paperback. A lively and often surprising look at fourteen of New England's most endangered species Num Pages: 264 pages, 15 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781584657644
- ISBN
- 9781584657644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.42
€ 19.99
€ 19.42
paperback. This is a close-up look at the socio-political context of large carnivores and their management in western Wyoming south of Yellowstone National Park, including the southern part of what is commonly recognized as the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Editor(s): Clark, Tim W.; Rutherford, Murray B.; Casey, Denise. Num Pages: 288 pages, tables, figures, photos, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBWY; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597260053
- ISBN
- 9781597260053
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.26
€ 52.26
Paperback. These seven essays develop a new approach to the environment that replaces the fantasy of recovering pristine landscapes with a more grounded viewpoint that can foster a better relationship between humans and the planet. Braden Allenby explains how technological choice is more significant in shaping our environment than environmental controls. Num Pages: 200 pages, tables, figures, index. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597260152
- ISBN
- 9781597260152
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.70
€ 41.70
Hardback. Ecological resilience provides a theoretical foundation for understanding how complex systems adapt to and recover from localized disturbances like hurricanes, fires, pest outbreaks, and floods, as well as large-scale perturbations such as climate change. This book collects important articles on the subject of ecological resilience. Editor(s): Gunderson, Lance H.; Allen, Craig R.; Holling, C. S. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 755.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597265102
- ISBN
- 9781597265102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.21
€ 101.21
hardcover. "Society for Ecological Restoration International." Num Pages: 275 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 175 x 18. Weight in Grams: 637.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597265713
- ISBN
- 9781597265713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.17
€ 81.17