Nature : Environmental Conservation & Protection

Textbooks on the principles of conservation biology abound. Yet, how does one put this theoretical knowledge into practice? The aim of The Conservation Handbook is to provide clear guidance on the implementation of conservation techniques. The wide range of methods described include those for ecological research, monitoring, planning, education, habitat management and combining conservation with development. Nineteen case studies illustrate how the methods have been applied. The book will be of interest to conservation biology students and practicing conservationists worldwide. For each copy of the book sold, another copy will be sent free to a practicing conservationist outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.:.; Foreword by E. O. Wilson.; Concise, practical guide packed full of ideas, methods and advice.; Provides solutions for the main conservation problems most commonly encountered.; 18 global case studies illustrate the application of techniques.; The Conservation Handbook Donations Project. this book is being sent free to those practising conservationists outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan who are otherwise unlikely to obtain a copy. These copies are provided at cost price by Blackwell Science, the publisher, and paid for with the author''s royalties. Each book sold means another one will be donated. more...

Price: $65.00

An introductory textbook for students of conservation biology and resource management. No prior knowledge of biological sciences or natural resource management is assumed. Three seminal concepts of conservation are discussed in an historical context, and the limitations and advantages of each approach are explained. more...

Price: $44.00

How are the economic values of water accounted for in policy and project appraisal? This important new book aims to give an overview of the state-of-the-art in Cost–Benefit Analysis (CBA) in water resources management throughout Europe and North America, along with an examination of current applications. more...

Price: $170.00

The first in the next generation of texts which blow the lid off current critical issues in ecotourism. more...

Price: $49.95

The decommissioning of nuclear power plants is a topic of increasing interest to governments and the industry as many nuclear units approach retirement. It is important in this context to assess decommissioning costs and to ensure that adequate funds are set aside to meet future financial liabilities arising after nuclear power plants are shut down. more...

Price: $36.00