Biodiversity: A Reference HandbookCurrent threats to biodiversity, extinction of species, and major changes in human behavior that experts think are needed to conserve existing biodiversity are all addressed. Successful examples of biodiversity conservation provide a hopeful conclusion for the book. Filled with data, anecdotes, and examples, Biodiversity will capture the interest of a variety of readers from students to scientists. |
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... programs encourage a partnership between industries and environmentalists . The SmartWood program , in existence since 1989 , certifies lumber pro- jects that manage their forests well , have good labor and commu- nity relations ...
... programs encourage a partnership between industries and environmentalists . The SmartWood program , in existence since 1989 , certifies lumber pro- jects that manage their forests well , have good labor and commu- nity relations ...
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... programs , 15 minutes each Price : Source : $ 175 each or 10 for $ 1,550 Landmark Media The programs in this series each feature a plant that promises to relieve hunger or help heal scarred agricultural lands : jojoba , potato , banana ...
... programs , 15 minutes each Price : Source : $ 175 each or 10 for $ 1,550 Landmark Media The programs in this series each feature a plant that promises to relieve hunger or help heal scarred agricultural lands : jojoba , potato , banana ...
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... programs , 15 minutes each Price : $ 89.95 each or $ 599 for the series Source : Films for the Humanities and Sciences Reviewing programs that seek to combat environmental prob- lems such as solid waste disposal , overuse of pesticides ...
... programs , 15 minutes each Price : $ 89.95 each or $ 599 for the series Source : Films for the Humanities and Sciences Reviewing programs that seek to combat environmental prob- lems such as solid waste disposal , overuse of pesticides ...
Contents
Chronology | 53 |
Biographical Sketches | 71 |
Statistics Illustrations and Documents | 91 |
Copyright | |
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