Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management
Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management

Author: David A. Anderson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-23

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 1134659288

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The tools of environmental economics guide policymakers as they weigh development against nature, present against future, and certain benefits against uncertain consequences. From reluctant-but-necessary calculations of the value of life, to quandaries over profits at the environment’s expense, the policies and research findings explained in this textbook are relevant to decisions made daily by individuals, firms, and governments. The fourth edition of Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management pairs the user-friendly approaches of the previous editions with the latest developments in the field. A story-based narrative delivers clear, concise coverage of contemporary policy initiatives. To promote environmental and economic literacy, we have added even more visual aids, including color photographs and diagrams unmatched in other texts. Ancillaries include an Instructor’s Guide with answers to all of the practice problems and downloadable slides of figures and tables from the book. The economy is a subset of the environment, from which resources are obtained, workers and consumers receive sustenance, and life begins. Energy prices and environmental calamities constrain economic growth and the quality of life. The same can be said about overly restrictive environmental policies. It is with an appreciation for the weighty influence of this discipline, and the importance of conveying it to students, that this textbook is crafted.

Natural Resource Conservation: Pearson New International Edition
Natural Resource Conservation: Pearson New International Edition

Author: Daniel D. Chiras

Publisher: Pearson

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 657

ISBN-13: 9781292040981

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For introductory-level, undergraduate courses in natural resource conservation, natural resource management, environmental science, and environmental conservation. This comprehensive text describes the ecological principles, policies, and practices required to create a sustainable future. It emphasizes practical, cost-effective, sustainable solutions to these problems that make sense from social, economic, and environmental perspectives.

Natural Resource Management
Natural Resource Management

Author: Fouad Sabry

Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable

Published: 2024-01-26

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13:

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What is Natural Resource Management Natural resource management (NRM) is the management of natural resources such as land, water, soil, plants, and animals, with a specific emphasis on how management affects the quality of life for both current and future generations (stewardship). Natural resource management is also known as environmental planning and management. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Natural resource management Chapter 2: Natural resource Chapter 3: Natural capital Chapter 4: Ecotourism Chapter 5: Environmental protection Chapter 6: Environmental resource management Chapter 7: Ecosystem service Chapter 8: Environmental planning Chapter 9: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Chapter 10: DPSIR Chapter 11: Marine spatial planning Chapter 12: Sustainability accounting Chapter 13: Sustainability Chapter 14: Community forestry Chapter 15: Ecosystem management Chapter 16: Community-based management Chapter 17: Natural capital accounting Chapter 18: Participatory monitoring Chapter 19: Nature-based solutions Chapter 20: Landscape conservation cooperatives Chapter 21: Environmental conflict (II) Answering the public top questions about natural resource management. (III) Real world examples for the usage of natural resource management in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Natural Resource Management.

Structured Decision Making
Structured Decision Making

Author: David R. Smith

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Published: 2020-05-12

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1421437562

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Smith, Jennifer A. Szymanski, Terry Walshe, Nicolas Zuël

The Wildlife Fencing Guide : Amphibians, Reptiles & Small Mammals
The Wildlife Fencing Guide : Amphibians, Reptiles & Small Mammals

Author: Steve Béga

Publisher: Animex International

Published: 2021-09-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 173996280X

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This document is designed to provide detailed guidance on material choice and installation methods for reptile, amphibian and small mammal fencing. It combines and builds upon information shared in existing best management practice guidelines from across the world and will be updated when new relevant information is published.

Emergency Response Guidebook
Emergency Response Guidebook

Author: U.S. Department of Transportation

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-06-03

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1626363765

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Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Questions like these and more are answered in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Learn how to identify symbols for and vehicles carrying toxic, flammable, explosive, radioactive, or otherwise harmful substances and how to respond once an incident involving those substances has been identified. Always be prepared in situations that are unfamiliar and dangerous and know how to rectify them. Keeping this guide around at all times will ensure that, if you were to come upon a transportation situation involving hazardous substances or dangerous goods, you will be able to help keep others and yourself out of danger. With color-coded pages for quick and easy reference, this is the official manual used by first responders in the United States and Canada for transportation incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials.

Environmental Management
Environmental Management

Author: Chris Barrow

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-04-29

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 1040010938

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This comprehensively updated third edition explores the nature and role of environmental management and offers an introduction to this rapidly expanding and changing field. It focuses on challenges and opportunities, and core concepts including sustainable development. The book is divided into five parts: Part I (Introduction to Environmental Management): four introductory chapters cover the justification for environmental management, its theory, scope, goals and scientific background Part II (Practice): explores environmental management in economics, law and business and environmental management’s relation with environmentalism, international agreements and monitoring Part III (Global Challenges and Opportunities): examines resources, challenges and opportunities, both natural and human-caused or human-aggravated Part IV (Responses to Global Challenges and Opportunities): explores mitigation, vulnerability, resilience, adaptation and how technology, social change and politics affect responses to challenges Part V (The Future): the final chapter considers the way ahead for environmental management in the future. With its well-structured coverage, effective illustrations and foundation for further, more-focused interest, this book is easily accessible to all. It is an essential reference for undergraduates and postgraduates studying environmental management and sustainability, and an important resource for many students on courses including environmental science, environmental studies and human geography.

Mapping, Monitoring, and Modeling Land and Water Resources
Mapping, Monitoring, and Modeling Land and Water Resources

Author: Pravat Kumar Shit

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-06-28

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 1000401448

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The wide range of challenges in studying Earth system dynamics due to uncertainties in climate change and complex interference from human activities is creating difficulties in managing land and water resources and ensuring their sustainable use. Mapping, Monitoring, and Modeling Land and Water Resources brings together real-world case studies accurately surveyed and assessed through spatial modeling. The book focuses on the effectiveness of combining remote sensing, geographic information systems, and R. The use of open source software for different spatial modeling cases in various fields, along with the use of remote sensing and geographic information systems, will aid researchers, students, and practitioners to understand better the phenomena and the predictions by future analyses for problem-solving and decision-making.

Global Change and Forest Soils
Global Change and Forest Soils

Author:

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-11-23

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 0444639993

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Global Change and Forest Soils: Cultivating Stewardship of a Finite Natural Resource, Volume 36, provides a state-of-the-science summary and synthesis of global forest soils that identifies concerns, issues and opportunities for soil adaptation and mitigation as external pressures from global changes arise. Where, how and why some soils are resilient to global change while others are at risk is explored, as are upcoming train wrecks and success stories across boreal, temperate, and tropical forests. Each chapter offers multiple sections written by leading soil scientists who comment on wildfires, climate change and forest harvesting effects, while also introducing examples of current global issues. Readers will find this book to be an integrated, up-to-date assessment on global forest soils. - Presents sections on boreal, temperate and tropical soils for a diverse audience - Serves as an important reference source for anyone interested in both a big-picture assessment of global soil issues and an in-depth examination of specific environmental topics - Provides a unique synthesis of forest soils and their collective ability to respond to global change - Offers chapters written by leading soil scientists - Prepares readers to meet the daily challenges of drafting multi-resource environmental science and policy documents

Water Asset Management in Times of Climate Change and Digital Transformation
Water Asset Management in Times of Climate Change and Digital Transformation

Author: Robert Kijak

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-09-02

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 3030793605

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In this book, climate change and digital transformation are explored as key strategic drivers for the contemporary practices of water utility companies. These drivers seem to be separate, but clearly, they are not. The recent weather anomalies in water stressed countries are discussed, which have been breaking records and become an elevated risk to water assets. In parallel, the book examines a contextual proposition that the concept of the fourth industrial revolution applied to the water sector, Water 4.0, assists with the water supply decentralisation and sustainability, in particular climate resilience. It further suggests that the implementation of an Asset Management System with reference to the ISO 55001 standard is a useful tool in this process.