Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation Series Landslide Ecology Lawrence R. Walker University of Nevada, Las Vegas
and Aaron B. Shiels USDA National Wildlife Research Center, Hawaii
Summarising the latest research on the ecological consequences of landslides, this book provides a framework for using ecological tools in predicting, stabilising and restoring landslides. It demonstrates how soils, plants and animals respond to landslide destruction, presenting ecological approaches as economical and resilient supplements to landslide management. Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation
2012 228 x 152 mm 314pp 68 b/w illus. 16 colour illus. 17 tables 978-0-521-19052-7 Hardback £75.00 978-0-521-17840-2 Paperback £35.00 eBook available
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Nature’s Wealth
The Economics of Ecosystem Services and Poverty Edited by Pieter J. H. van Beukering Elissaios Papyrakis Jetske Bouma and Roy Brouwer Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
Based on eighteen studies in more than twenty developing countries, this book explores the role of biodiversity-, marine-, forest-, water- and land-related ecosystem services in supporting the livelihoods of the poor around the world. The authors present innovative management opportunities that improve local livelihoods and alleviate poverty while enhancing ecosystem protection. Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation
2013 228 x 152 mm 439pp 45 b/w illus. 4 colour illus. 68 tables 978-1-107-02715-2 Hardback £75.00 978-1-107-69804-8 Paperback £35.00 eBook available
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