Author: Nigel Hicks
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912081783
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The 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.
Wild Philippines
Author: Nigel Hicks
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912081783
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The 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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912081783
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The 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.
Wild Product Governance
Author: Sarah A. Laird
Publisher: Earthscan
ISBN: 1849775192
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Products from the wild, also known as non-timber forest products (NTFPs), are used as medicines, foods, spices, and a multitude of other purposes. They contribute substantially to rural livelihoods, generate revenue for companies and governments, and have a range of impacts on biodiversity conservation. However, there is little information available for those seeking to develop effective policy frameworks and regulation. This book addresses that shortage with information and recommendations on the drafting, content and implementation of NTFP policies, and the broader issues of governance associated with these products. It reviews the diverse elements that combine to create laws and policies that promote sustainable and equitable management, trade and use of species. Drawing on a wealth of unique case studies from around the world, this volume examines experiences with NTFP regulation, including its sometimes unintended consequences. It looks at economic factors, the interface between traditional and western knowledge and legal systems, and relationships between NTFP regulation, land tenure and resource rights, as well as power and equity imbalances. The volume includes a review of available literature and resources, plus an annotated bibliography linked to the People and Plants International website (www.peopleandplants.org). Published with People and Plants International
Publisher: Earthscan
ISBN: 1849775192
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Products from the wild, also known as non-timber forest products (NTFPs), are used as medicines, foods, spices, and a multitude of other purposes. They contribute substantially to rural livelihoods, generate revenue for companies and governments, and have a range of impacts on biodiversity conservation. However, there is little information available for those seeking to develop effective policy frameworks and regulation. This book addresses that shortage with information and recommendations on the drafting, content and implementation of NTFP policies, and the broader issues of governance associated with these products. It reviews the diverse elements that combine to create laws and policies that promote sustainable and equitable management, trade and use of species. Drawing on a wealth of unique case studies from around the world, this volume examines experiences with NTFP regulation, including its sometimes unintended consequences. It looks at economic factors, the interface between traditional and western knowledge and legal systems, and relationships between NTFP regulation, land tenure and resource rights, as well as power and equity imbalances. The volume includes a review of available literature and resources, plus an annotated bibliography linked to the People and Plants International website (www.peopleandplants.org). Published with People and Plants International
The National Parks and Other Wild Places of the Philippines
Author: Nigel Hicks
Publisher: New Holland Books
ISBN: 9781859741948
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
From multi-coloured reefs teeming with fish and corals, to smouldering volcanoes and dense rainforest harbouring many endemic animals and plants, this text explores the wildlife and wilderness areas of the Philippines. The book also features panels that provide visitor information.
Publisher: New Holland Books
ISBN: 9781859741948
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
From multi-coloured reefs teeming with fish and corals, to smouldering volcanoes and dense rainforest harbouring many endemic animals and plants, this text explores the wildlife and wilderness areas of the Philippines. The book also features panels that provide visitor information.
The Philippines
Author: Charles Burke Elliott
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philippines
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philippines
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Philippines, Nature's Bounty
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Wild Food Plants of the Philippines
Author: William Henry Brown
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : tl
Pages : 178
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : tl
Pages : 178
Book Description
Plant Inventory
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Germplasm resources, Plant
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Germplasm resources, Plant
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
The Philippines - Past and Present (Vol. 1&2)
Author: Dean C. Worcester
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 663
Book Description
The Philippines Past and Present in 2 volumes is a historical work by Dean C. Worcester, Philippine Commission member who at that point held the position of Secretary of the Interior of the Philippine Islands. Worcester was an avid photographer during his time in the Philippines and his photographs had a profound influence in shaping public opinion in the United States about the "exotic" Filipinos. In this work Worcester again used the power of his photography to depict "primitive" Filipinos juxtaposed with photos of the modern infrastructure brought by the Americans, particularly during his own tenure as Secretary of the Interior.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 663
Book Description
The Philippines Past and Present in 2 volumes is a historical work by Dean C. Worcester, Philippine Commission member who at that point held the position of Secretary of the Interior of the Philippine Islands. Worcester was an avid photographer during his time in the Philippines and his photographs had a profound influence in shaping public opinion in the United States about the "exotic" Filipinos. In this work Worcester again used the power of his photography to depict "primitive" Filipinos juxtaposed with photos of the modern infrastructure brought by the Americans, particularly during his own tenure as Secretary of the Interior.
The Philippines
Author: Dean Conant Worcester
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
A Nature Study Reader for the Philippine Islands
Author: John Gaylord Coulter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description