Physical geography & topography
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Physical geography & topography
Advances in Forest Inventory for Sustainable Forest Management and Bio...
. Ed(S): Corona, Piermaria; Marchetti, Marco;...
Hardback. Offers readers hands-on experiences about inventory and monitoring problems and potential by reviewing a selection of approaches, methods and tools for multi-resource forest surveys, with special reference to remote sensing, statistical sampling and spatial analyses. Editor(s): Corona, Piermaria; Marchetti, Marco; Kohl, Michael. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 458 pages, 116 black & white illustrations, 23 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1046.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017155
- ISBN
- 9781402017155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.49
€ 244.49
People and Forest-policy and Local Reality in Southeast Asia, the Russ...
. Ed(S): Inoue, Masataka; Isozaki, H. (Iwate ...
Hardback. A compilation of the results of strategic policy research carried out by the Forest Conservation Project of the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), between 1998 and 2002. The project's main purpose was to shed light on measures to conserve biodiversity and use forests sustainably, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Editor(s): Inoue, Masataka; Isozaki, H. (Iwate University, Morioka, Japan). Series: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS; RGBL; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016844
- ISBN
- 9781402016844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.82
€ 247.82
Paperback. Series: Palgrave Studies in Green Criminology. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKV; RGB; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 251.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 201
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349501458
- ISBN
- 9781349501458
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.63
€ 62.63
paperback. In 2000 the European Union and its 78 African-Caribbean-Pacific partners signed the Cotonou Agreement, heralding a new era in developmental politics. This comprehensive book draws attention to the limitations in the EU's approach to implementing pro-poor, environmentally sustainable development amongst its African-Caribbean-Pacific partners. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JP; RGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- SKU
- V9781349354580
- ISBN
- 9781349354580
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.03
€ 63.03
Presenting an analysis of wetlands management, this book begins with a historical overview of wetland destruction and repair. It also shows how the effects on drained locations remain evident generations later. It also serves as a guide to aid anyone, from novice to engineer, engaged in the process of wetland restoration. Num Pages: 236 pages, 230 colour photographs, 23 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: RGBF; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1356.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813124476
- ISBN
- 9780813124476
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.67
€ 53.67
Hardcover. This book is also a work of nonfiction about all the important aspects of the mountains - their genesis by volcanic activity and the collisions of continental tectonic plates; their role in the emergence of ecological diversity; their function for the weather and climate, their susceptibility to natural catastrophes, their. Num Pages: 224 pages, colour illustrations, colour 120 / b&w / tt 120 photos. BIC Classification: AJC; RGBS; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 294 x 296 x 29. Weight in Grams: 2154.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810959613
- ISBN
- 9780810959613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.02
€ 54.02
Hardback. The environmental studies of pollution in the Mexico City Air Basin serve as models for urban areas. This book reviews the research and synthesizes a study of the effects of air pollution on forests. It also provides a discussion of regional geology, climate and hydrology and the sociological factors affecting air pollution in the area. Editor(s): Fenn, Mark E.; Bauer, L.I. de; Hernandez-Tejeda, Tomas. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 416 pages, 92 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, 50 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; RGBL; RNK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387953373
- ISBN
- 9780387953373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.12
€ 188.12
Paperback. Discusses the area's folklore and history, its portrayal in art, the role of West Point as a gateway to America, and the creation of Bear Mountain Park. Num Pages: 264 pages, 114 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231070430
- ISBN
- 9780231070430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.85
€ 32.99
€ 31.85
Paperback. Long-term Forest Dynamics Plots (FDPs) allow ecologists to explain patterns in diversity and dynamics in tropical forests around the world. In this collection, Elizabeth Losos and Egbert Giles Leigh Jr. Num Pages: 688 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 149 x 36. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226493466
- ISBN
- 9780226493466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.48€ 45.65
€ 53.48
€ 45.65
hardcover. Tropical coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse biophysical regions in the developing world. Focusing on the developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America, this title explores the diverse livelihoods of people in these areas and the impact of land-water management on the environment. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 496 pages, 122 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RGBP; RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1240.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845936181
- ISBN
- 9781845936181
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.18
€ 188.18
Paperback. Provides a textbook on the relationships between forests and society. This book discusses the ways in which society can interact with forest landscapes without adversely affecting their sustainability. Topics covered include: attitudes to, and uses of forests, the creation of forest landscapes, the impact of humans on forests, and more. Editor(s): Vogt, Kristiina A.; Honea, J. M.; Vogt, D.J.; Edmonds, R. L.; Patel-Weynard, T.; Sigurdardottir, R.; Andreu, M. G. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAL; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 174 x 22. Weight in Grams: 798. Sustainability and Life Cycles of Forests in Human Landscapes. 384 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Vogt, Kristiina A.; Honea, J. M.; Vogt, D.J.; Edmonds, R. L.; Patel-Weynard, T.; Sigurdardottir, R.; Andreu, M. G. Provides a textbook on the relationships between forests and society. This book discusses the ways in which society can interact with forest landscapes without adversely affecting their sustainability. Topics covered include: attitudes to, and uses of forests, the creation of forest landscapes, the impact of humans on forests, and more. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KNAL; RGBL. Dimension: 243 x 174 x 22. Weight: 798.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930981
- ISBN
- 9781845930981
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.36
€ 60.36
Paperback. The ultimate goal of 'Global Forest Fragmentation' is to provide a detailed scientific base to support future forest landscape management and planning to meet global environmental and societal needs. Editor(s): Kettle, Chris J.; Koh, Lian Pin. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNKH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 244 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644974
- ISBN
- 9781780644974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 51.11
€ 53.99
€ 51.11
hardcover. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic value of Mediterranean forests, including not only the more obvious benefits (e.g. timber), but also the less commonly-measured public goods (e.g. tourism and conservation) that these forests provide. Editor(s): Merlo, Maurizio; Croitoru, L. (University of Padua, Italy). Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QRM; RGBL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851999975
- ISBN
- 9780851999975
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993768
- ISBN
- 9780851993768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.57
€ 135.57
hardcover. Examines the interactions between forestry and environmental change, from a social, economic, and political perspective. This book presents insights into topics such as the influence of forest reserves on timber prices, the relationship between forestry and aboriginal populations, and the issues facing forests in transition countries. Editor(s): Innes, J. L.; Hickey, G. (University of British Columbia, Canada); Hoen, H. F. (Agricultural University of Norway). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAL; RGBL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- SKU
- V9780851990026
- ISBN
- 9780851990026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.68
€ 109.68
hardcover. Based on a field research on the changing montane and temperate rainforests of Mexico and South America. By concentrating on these largely overlooked environments, this work allows for comparative analysis across areas and helps identify how human disturbance has impacted the biodiversity of all forest types. Editor(s): Newton, A. C. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 1KLS; KNAL; RGBL; RNCB; RNF; RNPD; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1102.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932619
- ISBN
- 9781845932619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
Air Pollution and the Forests of Developing and Rapidly Industrialisin...
. Ed(S): Innes, J. L.; Haron, A.H.; Hassan, H...
hardcover. This text examines the importance of air pollution for the forests of rapidly industrializing countries and regions. The problems presented by air pollution are placed within the more general context of sustainable development and the historical legacy that they are attempting to deal with. Editor(s): Innes, J. L.; Haron, A.H.; Hassan, Haron Abu (Institute of Foresters, Malaysia). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KL; 1QFG; RGBL; RNP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994819
- ISBN
- 9780851994819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.93
€ 138.93
hardcover. This text presents edited key papers from the International Symposium on Grassland Ecophyisiology and Grazing Ecology held in Curitiba, Brazil in August 1999. It considers how plants within grasslands respond to and are adapted to grazing animals. Editor(s): Lemaire, G.; etc.; Hodgson, J. (Massey University, New Zealand); Moraes, A. (UFRGS, Brazil); Cavarho, P. (UFRGS, Brazil); Nabinger, C. (UFRGS, Brazil). Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTD; PSTS; PSV; RGBC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994529
- ISBN
- 9780851994529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.53
€ 167.53
hardcover. This text discusses the importance of mountain regions, and the precariousness of mountain tourism in the context of ecosystem and cultural conservation. Case studies of mountain tourism existing along with environmental sustainability and community well-being are included. Editor(s): Godde, P.; etc.; Price, M. (Environmental Change Unit, University of Oxford); Zimmermann, F.M. (Department of Geography, University of Graz, Austria). Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GTF; KNSG; RGBS; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993911
- ISBN
- 9780851993911
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.93
€ 138.93
Hardback. Offers an examination of the natural environment of the earth at various levels, from the global to the local. Integrating the study of geomorphology, climatology, hydrology, pedology and biogeography, this book considers the ways in which we both mould and are moulded by our landscape and environment. Num Pages: 560 pages, 120. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKF; RBP; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 194 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1278.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631224631
- ISBN
- 9780631224631
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.51
€ 166.51