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Author: Stephen D. Elliott
Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text describes and illustrates the major protected areas and other wild places in Thailand. From the endless forests and exotic mammals of Huai Kha Khaeng to the hidden islands of And Thong, the book brings to life the country's natural splendour.
Author: David Dalton
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2007-09-06
Total Pages: 581
ISBN-13: 1843538067
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore every corner of the Philippines using the clearest maps of any guide. Choose where to go and what to see, inspired by dozens of photos. Read expert background on everything from trekking through tribal villages to the country's premium dive spots. Rely on our selection of the best places to stay, eat and party, for every budget. It's like having a local friend help plan your trip.
Author: Nigel Hicks
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781843301622
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom multi-coloured reefs teeming with fish and corals, to smouldering volcanoes and dense rainforest harbouring many endemic animals and plants, the Philippines boasts an impressive and precious natural diversity. This evocative yet practical exploration of the country's wildlife and wilderness areas brings to life the natural splendour of these richly-endowed islands.
Author: Rafe M. Brown
Publisher: PenSoft Publishers LTD
Published: 2013-02-07
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9546426695
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLong celebrated for its more than 7,100 islands, the Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia that shares only with Madagascar the distinction of having been designated as both a Megadiverse Nation and a Global Biodiversity Conservation Hotspot. The terrestrial vertebrate fauna of the northeastern Philippines, specifically Luzon Island, has been the subject of intense interest since the first historical explorations. Historically, numerous works considered the biodiversity of Luzon as ?depauperate? in the sense that they was presumed to contain a reduced number of species shared with a continental mainland source. This view has persisted until recently, when a renewed interest in faunistic studies of the northern Philippines has produced a series of notable discoveries, drawing attention to high levels of species diversity and endemism in the northern reaches of the archipelago. We provide the first report on the herpetological biodiversity (amphibians and reptiles) of the northern Sierra Madre Mountain Range, northeast Luzon Island, Philippines. We combine new and historical data, and the results of recent fieldwork, to highlight at least 101 species present in this unique region of the archipelago. Not only is this fauna largely endemic (approximately 70%), but also our results add to a nascent body of literature suggesting that the northern portions of the archipelago may be substantially more diverse than currently appreciated.
Author: Nigel Hicks
Publisher:
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781912081783
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 7,107 islands of the Philippines archipelago represent a wide range of habitats from tidal sand bars to mighty mountain ranges; from coral reefs through rainforests to summit grasslands. The country's isolation from mainland Asia also gives it a high number of endemic plant and animal species. Nigel Hicks' stunning photographs and vivid text explores each of the natural environments and habitats. He describes and illustrates species of the open seas, of the coral reefs and sandy shallows, and of the many different types of forests including the 37 species of mangrove tree found in the Philippines. He gives an overview of the protected areas that safeguard a cross-section of these vital environments and discusses the conservation issues past and present. Wild Philippines provides an authoritative and entertaining study of the wide spectrum of wildlife on the land and in the seas of this diverse country.
Author: Wilko Hardenberg
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2017-07-14
Total Pages: 245
ISBN-13: 1351764640
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFollowing the industrial revolution and post- war exponential increase in human population and consumption, conservation in myriad forms has been one particularly visible way in which the government and its agencies have tried to control, manage or produce nature for reasons other than raw exploitation. Using an interdisciplinary approach and including case studies from across the globe, this edited collection brings together geographers, sociologists, anthropologists and historians in order to examine the degree to which socio- political regimes facilitate and shape the emergence and development of nature states.
Author: Antonio A. Oposa
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 534
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Nigel Dudley
Publisher: IUCN
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 106
ISBN-13: 2831710863
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIUCN's Protected Areas Management Categories, which classify protected areas according to their management objectives, are today accepted as the benchmark for defining, recording, and classifying protected areas. They are recognized by international bodies such as the United Nations as well as many national governments. As a result, they are increasingly being incorporated into government legislation. These guidelines provide as much clarity as possible regarding the meaning and application of the Categories. They describe the definition of the Categories and discuss application in particular biomes and management approaches.
Author: Johannes Erritzøe
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2012-03-29
Total Pages: 545
ISBN-13: 1408142686
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWINNER OF THE BIRDWATCH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2012 This authoritative handbook, part of the Helm Identification Guides series, looks in detail at the world's cuckoos, couas and anis - it is the ultimate reference to the cuckoos of the world. Famed as brood-parasites of other birds, the cuckoos include a diverse range of species, from the roadrunners of North America to the spectacular malkohas of southern Asia. This book discusses the biology and identification of these birds on a species-by-species basis, bringing together the very latest research with accurate range maps, more than 600 stunning colour photographs that illuminate age and racial plumage differences, and 36 superb plates by a team of internationally renowned artists.
