Biology of Reptiles: An Ecological Approach (Tertiary Level Biology)

Science & Math

Spellerberg, Ian F.

Biological Sciences

Thomson Science and Professional

Blackie Academic and Professional

Living communities are continuously changing, both as a result of natural processes and the activities of Man. It is essential for us to have effective biological and ecological monitoring programmes in order to detect these changes and understand the factors which influence them. Monitoring Ecological Change provides a practical and thought-provoking introduction to the subject, which will be of broad interest to students and professionals in the areas of ecology, environmental science, conservation and resource management. In the first part of the book, the roles of local, national and international organisations which implement monitoring programmes are discussed and assessed. In the second section of the book, a wide range of examples are used to explain and evaluate methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation. The final section focuses on the important applications of biological monitoring, such as pollution control, land-use management, monitoring rare species, and post-environmental impact assessment.

Monitoring Ecological Change

Cambridge University Press

The major part of this study explores the value of conservation in various fields through accounts of the success or failure of many projects. These include zoos, botanic gardens and protected areas as well as projects carried out in marine, wetland and tropical rainforest environments.

Biological Conservation (Biology in Focus)

Hardes, Steven R.

Nature & Ecology

Living communities are continuously changing, both as a result of natural processes and the activities of Man. It is essential for us to have effective biological and ecological monitoring programmes in order to detect these changes and understand the factors which influence them. Monitoring Ecological Change provides a practical and thought-provoking introduction to the subject, which will be of broad interest to students and professionals in the areas of ecology, environmental science, conservation and resource management. In the first part of the book, the roles of local, national and international organisations which implement monitoring programmes are discussed and assessed. In the second section of the book, a wide range of examples are used to explain and evaluate methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation. The final section focuses on the important applications of biological monitoring, such as pollution control, land-use management, monitoring rare species, and post-environmental impact assessment.

Biogeography is about the geographical distribution, both past and present, of plants, animals and other organisms. In this undergraduate textbook, Spellerberg and Sawyer bring a modern approach to a developing subject, writing in a lively and sometimes provocative manner. Throughout the text, the authors emphasize the applications of biogeography to conservation management, economic production, environmental assessment, sustainable use of resources, landscape planning, and public health. They discuss applications of island biogeography in conservation, the concept of wildlife corridors, the analysis of biogeographical data, and the role of humans and their cultures in biogeography. The applied approach of this textbook, along with its numerous illustrative examples and figures, make it a unique introduction to the field for many geography, biology and environmental science students.

An Introduction to Applied Biogeography

Sawyer, John W. D.

An Introduction to Applied Biogeography (Studies in Biology)

Ian Spellerberg presents a practical introduction to how changes in living communities are measured and monitored. After describing the relevance and growth of ecological monitoring and the programs and organizations involved, this book presents the science of ecological monitoring in respect to spatial scales, temporal scales, indicators and indices. The later part of the book provides an assessment of methods and monitoring in practice, including many international case-study examples. First Edition Hb (1991): 0-521-36662-3 First Edition Pb (1991): 0-521-42407-0

Ian Spellerberg presents a practical introduction to how changes in living communities are measured and monitored. After describing the relevance and growth of ecological monitoring and the programs and organizations involved, this book presents the science of ecological monitoring in respect to spatial scales, temporal scales, indicators and indices. The later part of the book provides an assessment of methods and monitoring in practice, including many international case-study examples. First Edition Hb (1991): 0-521-36662-3 First Edition Pb (1991): 0-521-42407-0

Explores perceptions of nature, wildlife and biological diversity, including the impact of cultural and social issues on conservation practices. Examines existing political, economic and legislative limitations and constraints. Discusses conservation at practice at various levels and scales. Paper.

Conservation Biology

Longman Pub. Group

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Biology of Reptiles: An Ecological Approach (Tertiary Level Biology)

Biology of Reptiles: An Ecological Approach (Tertiary Level Biology)

Monitoring Ecological Change

Biological Conservation (Biology in Focus)

Monitoring Ecological Change

An Introduction to Applied Biogeography

An Introduction to Applied Biogeography (Studies in Biology)

Monitoring Ecological Change

Monitoring Ecological Change

Conservation Biology