Sumatra is the focus of a large number of agricultural, social and industrial developments and yet the possible biological impacts of these are largely only guessed at by local and foreign scientists working on those projects. One reason for this is that the biology of Sumatra and its surrounding islands is poorly known. Another reason is that the information that does exist is spread through a disparate array of Dutch, English, German and Indonesian journals and reports. The Ecology of Sumatra has brought together nearly 1500 references relevant to understanding the components and functioning of the wide range of natural and man-made ecosystems on Sumatra. It was originally written in 1983 by a team at the Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies (CRES) at the University of North Sumatra and the team members have conducted field work throughout Sumatra to supplement existing information. This new edition includes a commentary on the last 17 years of development on Sumatra, as well as an additional bibligraphy of recent publications. The Ecology of Sumatra will prove useful to resource managers, ecologists, environmental scientists and local government personnel, and will be enlightening to Sumatra's inhabitants and visitors. It should also be of great interest to anyone wanting to learn about Southeast Asian Biology.

Ecology of Sumatra (The Ecology of Indonesia Series)

Science & Math

Whitten, Tony

Damanik, Sengli J.

Anwar, Jazanul

Hisyam, Nazaruddin

Biological Sciences

OUP Oxford

The Indonesian Archipelago consists of over 13,000 islands forming a grand link between Asia and Australia. This single country contains a wondrous diversity of natural features - vast rainforests and swamps, huge and savannahs, the largest collection of active volcanoes on earth, coral reefs, and even glaciers - and a rich variety of plant and animal life, including many species found nowhere else. Wild Indonesia introduces the natural wealth of this remarkable land. Its comprehensive text was written by two naturalists who have spent many years studying and writing about the country's ecology, while its 400 stunning photographs were taken especially for the book by one of the world's leading natural history photographers. The text starts with an overview of the land and people of Indonesia and an introduction to its particular conservation problems. It then focuses in turn on each of the country's regions: Sumatra, Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo), Java and Bali, Sulawesi, the Moluccas and Lesser Sundas, and Irian Jaya (Indonesian New Guinea). Special attention is given to natural parks and reserves. Each region is described in detail, and the text is accompanied by maps and illustrations of landscapes, mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and the country's exquisite flora, including its fabulous orchids. Species are all shown in their natural habitat, emphasizing clearly the interdependence of all forms of life. Tony and Jane Whitten have spent much of the last sixteen years in Indonesia. They are currently based in Bali and working on a detailed study of the ecology of Java and Bali; their previous books include ecological studies of Sumatra and Sulawesi, Asian Animals in Danger, The Gibbons of Siberut, and The Freshwater Fishes of Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and Sulawesi. Gerald Cubitt provided all of the photographs for Wild Indonesia, as he has for the companion volumes Wild Malaysia and Wild India.

Wild Indonesia: The Wildlife and Scenery of the Indonesian Archipelago

Whitten, Jane

Earth Sciences

Mit Pr

A comprehensive reference of Sumatra's natural & man-made ecosystems.

The Ecology of Sumatra (Ecology of Indonesia Series)

Periplus Editions(HK) Ltd.

Sulawesi, formerly known as Celebes, a large island between Borneo and Papua New Guinea, is one of the least known regions of Indonesia. Itsbeautiful flora and fauna, diverse inhabitants, and stunning landscape remain largely unknown by Westerners. Now, with over 700 pages of topographical maps, weather charts, detailed illustrations, and gorgeous full-color photographs from more than 1600 sources, The Ecology of Sulawesi explains everything about this little known island-from the complex history of its ecology to the future ramifications of environmental changes. An excellent reference guide, The Ecology of Sulawesi will prove invaluable for scientists, travelers, and anyone interested in the ecology of this tropical island.

Ecology of Sulawesi (Ecology of Indonesia)

Mustafa, Muslimin

Henderson, Gregory S.

Sinauer Associates, Inc.

Ecology of Sumatra

The plants of Indonesia are deserved of attention; it is in the nation's ecosystems where Indonesia?s plants take on the glory that is almost without parallel on this planet.

Indonesian Heritage V04:Plants (The Indonesian Heritage Series)

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Didier Millet

Determined by a unique set of characteristics, Indonesia's wildlife is a fascinating mix of species that face continuous change to their habitat. This volume sheds light on those adjustments and offers an insight to the wildlife of the archipelago.

Indonesian Heritage V05:Wildli (The Indonesian Heritage Series)

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