The Biology of Island Floras
The Biology of Island Floras

Author: David Bramwell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-07-21

Total Pages: 539

ISBN-13: 1139497804

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Oceanic islands offer biologists unparalleled opportunities to study evolutionary processes and ecological phenomena. However, human activity threatens to alter or destroy many of these fragile ecosystems, with recent estimates suggesting that nearly half of the world's insular endemics are threatened with extinction. Bringing together researchers from around the world, this book illustrates how modern research methods and new concepts have challenged accepted theories and changed our understanding of island flora. Particular attention is given to the impact of molecular studies and the insights that they provide into topics such as colonisation, radiation, diversification and hybridisation. Examples are drawn from around the world, including the Hawaiian archipelago, Galapagos Islands, Madagascar and the Macronesian region. Conservation issues are also highlighted, with coverage of alien species and the role of ex situ conservation providing valuable information that will aid the formulation of management strategies and genetic rescue programmes.

High Nature Value Farming in Europe
High Nature Value Farming in Europe

Author: Rainer Oppermann

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 9783897356573

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"High Nature Value (HNV) farming is inherently valuable for biodiversity and forms a living cultural and natural heritage. HNV farmland comprises semi-natural pastures, meadows and orchards, as well as species-rich arable land, and often retains a wealth of landscape features. HNV farming is present in all European countries, with a diversity of types and extent. Apart from being the cornerstone of European farmland biodiversity, these types of farming provide a multitude of other services for society, including sustainable rural economies, and the rich social fabric and character of Europe's landscapes. The environmental, socio-cultural and territorial significance of HNV farming is increasingly recognised, but greater awareness is needed amongst policy makers and the wider public. This book presents an overview of HNV farming across 35 European countries, describing the main characteristics and presenting examples of farming systems, farms and farmers."--Publisher.

Yearbook of International Organizations 1999-2000
Yearbook of International Organizations 1999-2000

Author: Ed 99-2000

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2000-01-30

Total Pages: 1672

ISBN-13: 9783598233357

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The latest edition of this standard international reference work provides detailed information for over 32,000 organizations active in over 225 countries. It covers everything from intergovernmental and national bodies to conferences and religious orders and fraternities. Volume 3: Global Action Networks is an overview of the range and network of activities of the international organizations themselves -- organized alphabetically by subject and by region. Similar to a "yellow pages", it groups international and regional bodies under 4,300 categories of common ideas, aims, and activities.

The Mediterranean region under climate change
The Mediterranean region under climate change

Author: Collectif

Publisher: IRD Éditions

Published: 2018-11-19

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 2709922207

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This book has been published by Allenvi (French National Alliance for Environmental Research) to coincide with the 22nd Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) in Marrakesh. It is the outcome of work by academic researchers on both sides of the Mediterranean and provides a remarkable scientific review of the mechanisms of climate change and its impacts on the environment, the economy, health and Mediterranean societies. It will also be valuable in developing responses that draw on “scientific evidence” to address the issues of adaptation, resource conservation, solutions and risk prevention. Reflecting the full complexity of the Mediterranean environment, the book is a major scientific contribution to the climate issue, where various scientific considerations converge to break down the boundaries between disciplines.