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Forest protection in Ghana with particular reference to vegetation and plant species
    Hawthorne, William D. | Abu-Juam, M.

Forest management in Ghana is in a transition period. This report looks at the historical background and forest condition today, summarises a recent botanical survey, and offers recommendations for a new management regime given the seriously threatened state of many forest reserves.
A sourcebook for conservation and biological diversity information
   

Published by IUCN in collaboration with UNEP INFOTERRA, the Sourcebook seeks to foster communication with IUCN, UNEP and WWF offices and related sources of information. Includes bibliographies of "best" books, periodicals, videos and some electronic resources.
A directory of wetlands in the Middle East
    Scott, Derek A.

This very first directory of wetlands of one of the most arid zones on earth is intended to increase awareness among decision makers and planners of the consequences of wetland loss and degradation. It will also assist responsible authorities to identify new sites for listing under the Ramsar Convention. The directory consists of a series of national reports describing the principal wetlands in 13 countries. Over 50 individuals and organizations have contributed some with previously unpublished information. Each report includes a summary of the general wetlands situation with outline map; information on the institutional and legal base for wetland conservation and research; accounts of wetlands considered of greatest conservation importance. The 223 site descriptions cover size and location, physical and ecological features, ownership, degree of protection, land use, threats and conservation values.
Kenya's indigenous forests : status, management and conservation
   

The result of the work of the Kenya Indigenous Forest Conservation programme, this report provides a summary of the existing information about Kenya's indigenous forests. Covers geographical background; assessment of the biodiversity, environmental services, and wood products functions and values; population pressures; utilisation; economic value; policy; legislation; management guidelines and criteria for management planning of such forests.
Conserving biodiversity outside protected areas : the role of traditional agro-ecosystems
    Halladay, Patricia | Gilmour, D. A. (Donald Allan)

Limits to expansion of protected area systems underline the importance of seeking new ways to conserve biodiversity. There are many examples where traditional rural communities have shown their capacity to maintain high biological and cultural diversity. The 12 cases studies ranging from the High Andes to Viet Nam support the view that certain traditional agricultural and postoral systems can succeed in attaining a sustainable level of production while at the same time maintaining a high level of biodiversity as well as most functional aspects of the ecosystems.
Paradise on earth
   

Paradise on Earth is the result of a collaboration between IUCN and Harper-MacRae Publishing (now World Heritage Publishing Pty. Ltd.) with support from UNESCO and WCMC. The book includes more than 350 colour photographs which accompany detailed descriptions of each natural site inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Collecting plant genetic diversity : technical guidelines
   

Biodiversity is essential for sustainable development, and cultures from ancient times to the present day have exploited biodiversity. With the advent of scientific breeding, new plant varieties have been developed. Plant breeders are dependent upon the availability of a large pool of diverse genetic material represented by local races and wild relatives. Without the ability to draw from a diverse genetic reservoir, further improvement may not be possible. It is therefore essential that guidance is available on collecting plant germplasm. This volume is a comprehensive reference work providing the prospective collector of plant germplasm with generic as well as specific, and theoretical as well as practical, information. It is aimed at both new and experienced collectors as well as those with a general interest in plant genetics, breeding and biodiversity.
IUCN Sahel studies : Sahel-Sahel a controversial vision
    Denève, Robert

This report analyses the factors which motivate land use by rural populations and provides a context for any policy or strategy which addresses natural resource conservation in the Sahel. The author suggests that production systems in the Sahel have reached or even exceeded their capacity to respond to the needs of a growing population and further that development aid has only had a negligible impact on the trend to over exploit. It offers a different perspective on issues concerning the Sahel.
The large marine ecosystems of the Pacific rim : a report of a symposium held in Qingdao, People's Republic of Chine, 8-11 October 1994
   

Presents research results on LMEs including identification of the major driving forces causing large-scale changes in biomass yields and health; development of ecosystem component models; and monitoring and assessment strategies and techniques for measuring changing states of LMEs. Covers contributions from 68 marine scientists from 14 countries.
The impact of climate change on ecosystems and species : environmental context
    Pernetta, John | Leemans, Rik | Elder, Danny | Humphrey, Sarah

This series presents the results of an investigation by IUCN’s Global Change Programme into the possible implications of predicted global change for natural systems and their management. This publication examines issues specific to marine ecosystems.
Megapodes : an action plan for their conservation 1995-1999
    Dekker, René W. R. J. | McGowan, Philip J. K.

The 22 species of Megapodes or "thermometer-birds" are found in Australia, New Guinea, eastern Indonesia, the Philippines and some Pacific islands. With changing traditions and demographic patterns, and habitat loss, uncontrolled harvesting has reduced some populations to a point where sustainable use has become untenable. The Action Plan provides the most up-to-date assessment of distribution, status and recommendations of action to ensure survival of the most threatened species.
Las campesinas y campesinos del Río San Juan : un acercamiento al manejo de los recursos naturales
El valor del ambiente en los Kunas desde una perspectiva de género
Membership directory : IUCN-The World Conservation Union
NGO profile : IUCN Nepal and USAID NGO Environmental Management Programme
Biodiversity conservation in the Asia and Pacific Region : constraints and opportunities. Proceedings of a regional conference, 6-8 June 1994, Manila
   

The Regional conference on biodiversity was unique in that it dealt with the issue of biodivestiy conservation in Asia and the Pacific from the social, political, legal, financial and technological aspects. This publication brings together the presentations made by the most outstanding experts in these various fields.
IUCN Red List categories
   

The threatened species categories used in Red Data Books and Red Lists have been in place for almost 30 years. The Red Data Book categories provide an easily and widely understood method for highlighting those species under higher extinction risk, so as to focus attention on conservation measures designed to protect them. This document, incorporating changes recommended by IUCN members, was adopted by the IUCN Council in 1994.
The conservation biology of molluscs : proceedings of a symposium held at the 9th International Malacological Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1986 including a status report on molluscan diversity
    Kay, E. Alison

More than 1,000 species of molluscs are threatened by habitat destruction, over-collection, or predation by alien species. The nine papers and five abstracts in this volume summarise the current status of molluscan diversity.
Extractive reserves
    Pinzón Rueda, Rafael | Ruiz Murrieta, Julio

This account of extractive reserves in the Brazilian Amazon region provides practical examples of sustainability based on first-hand reports. The historical background is followed by examination of social organization, analyses of the economic viability of reserves, the key elements in developing an extractive reserve system, establishment of legislation in Brazil, and subsequent management. It underlines the importance of community involvement. Extractive reserves provide a model of forest management which succeeds in combining sustainable development and the conservation of natural resources applicable elsewhere in the world.
The story of Pakistan's National Conservation Strategy : an analysis of its evolution
South Africa's trade in African Grey Parrots
Tortoises and freshwater turtles : the trade in Southeast Asia
    Jenkins, Martin

In recent years the trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles of Southeast Asia has escalated and changed dramatically to meet international demand. This report documents the change, examining the status, distribution and exploitation of 41 species in seven Southeast Asian countries.
Water resource use in the Zambezi Basin : proceedings of a workshop held at Kasane, Botswana
Interaction between agriculture and nature conservation in the Czech and Slovak Republics
    Kundrata, M. | Löw, J. (Jiří) | Ungerman, J.

Written by teams from the two countries, this report presents an integrated picture of the environmental features of agriculture and the accompanying threat to biodiversity, supported by data related to the entire territory of the former Czechoslovakia. A valuable guide to agricultural policy makers and nature protectors even in an era of rapid change.
Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Trade of Bear Parts for Medicinal Use, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA, September 9-11, 1994
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