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Samways, Michael J.; Hitchins, Peter; Bourquin, Orty; Henwood, Jock - Tropical Island Recovery - 9781444333091 - V9781444333091
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Tropical Island Recovery

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Description for Tropical Island Recovery * A beautifully produced, in full colour, detailing theecological restoration of a tropical island wilderness from aseverely degraded state. A great case study. * First book to give the complete story of a habitat srestoration. * A truly positive biodiversity conservation story . Num Pages: 260 pages, col. Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 224 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1050.
Tropical island species and ecosystems are threatened worldwide as a result of increasing human pressure.  Yet some of these islands also lend themselves to restoration, as they are physically defined units that can be given focused attention, as long as resources are available and clear conservation targets are set.  Cousine Island, Seychelles, is a tropical island that has received such intensive restoration.  From a highly degraded island in the 1960s, the island has now been restored to what is believed to be a semblance of the natural state.  All alien vertebrates have been eradicated, as have 25 invasive alien plants.  ... Read more

Product Details

Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
Number of Pages
260
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781444333091
SKU
V9781444333091
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Samways, Michael J.; Hitchins, Peter; Bourquin, Orty; Henwood, Jock
Michael Samways is Professor and Chair of the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Peter Hitchins was Cousine Island Manager 1995-2001, and Conservation Advisor to the Island 2002-2004. Orty Bourquin was Conservation Consultant to Cousine Island during instigation of the Island’s Management Plan. Jock Henwood has been Cousine Island Manager, 2002-present. ... Read more

Reviews for Tropical Island Recovery
"This is an interesting, well-done, well-illustrated (numerous excellent color photographs) book should interest a wide audience including ecologists, conservationists, ecotourists, and readers interested in the natural history of tropical islands. " (CHOICE, January 2011)

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