Fundamentals of Biodiversity

by T Z Jonah

ISBN: 9789386595935
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 10995.00
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Author Profile

Dr. T. Z. Jonah, is Former Faculty, College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS), School of Biological Sciences, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. His research capabilities are substantiated by his excellent work on Eco-innovation, Global Climate Governance, Emission Trading and Sustainable Development.

About The Book

This concise introductory text provides a complete overview of biodiversity, what it is, how it arose, its distribution, why it is important, human impact upon it, and what should be done to maintain it. Timely overview of the serious attempts made to quantify and describe biodiversity in a scientific way Acts as an easy entry point into the primary literature Provides real-world examples of key issues, including illustrations of major temporal and spatial patterns in biodiversity Designed primarily with undergraduate students and course lecturers in mind, it will also be of interest to anyone who requires an overview of, and entry to, the vast literature on these topics. The preservation of biodiversity is an essential part of the global concept for sustainable development. Ecologically and socially acceptable management of biodiversity is a prerequisite for the preservation of the wealth and productivity of natural ecological systems, and maintenance of the cultural differences in the relationship between man and nature. Biodiversity has become a buzzword in the environmental movement and in science, and is increasingly being thought in university degree courses. This book will serve as reference for policy makers and researchers working on biodiversity.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Introduction 1 2. The Structure of Forests 18 3. The Development of Forestry 43 4. Diminishing Forest Area 80 5. Forest Conservation and Protection 117 6. Forest Policy and Environment Management 144 7. Forest Resources and Forestry 205 8. Forest Products and Inustry 244 Index 261