Mauritius

Mauritius
Author: Alexandra Richards
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2016-06-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1841629243

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Besides the renowned sun, sea and sand, the Mascarene Islands offer outdoor opportunities aplenty, such as cycling, mountain hiking and watersports, as well as beautiful wildlife and national parks. The guide offers information on what to see and do region-by-region

Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes

Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes
Author: Samantha Capon
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2016-04-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0643104534

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Vegetation communities in Australia's riverine landscapes are ecologically, economically and culturally significant. They are also among the most threatened ecosystems on the continent and have been dramatically altered as a result of human activities and climate change. Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes brings together, for the first time, the results of the substantial amount of research that has been conducted over the last few decades into the biology, ecology and management of these important plant communities in Australia. The book is divided into four sections. The first section provides context with respect to the spatial and temporal dimensions of riverine landscapes in Australia. The second section examines key groups of riverine plants, while the third section provides an overview of riverine vegetation in five major regions of Australia, including patterns, significant threats and management. The final section explores critical issues associated with the conservation and management of riverine plants and vegetation, including water management, salinity, fire and restoration. Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes highlights the incredible diversity and dynamic nature of riverine vegetation across Australia, and will be an excellent reference for researchers, academics and environmental consultants.

Gamekeepers for the Nation

Gamekeepers for the Nation
Author: Robert Montgomery McDowall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 528
Release: 1994
Genre: Acclimatization
ISBN:

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Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation

Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation
Author: Ben Collen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2013-02-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118490754

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As the impacts of anthropogenic activities increase in both magnitude and extent, biodiversity is coming under increasing pressure. Scientists and policy makers are frequently hampered by a lack of information on biological systems, particularly information relating to long-term trends. Such information is crucial to developing an understanding as to how biodiversity may respond to global environmental change. Knowledge gaps make it very difficult to develop effective policies and legislation to reduce and reverse biodiversity loss. This book explores the gap between global commitments to biodiversity conservation, and local action to track biodiversity change and implement conservation action. High profile international political commitments to improve biodiversity conservation, such as the targets set by the Convention on Biological Diversity, require innovative and rapid responses from both science and policy. This multi-disciplinary perspective highlights barriers to conservation and offers novel solutions to evaluating trends in biodiversity at multiple scales.