Biological diversity

This report suggests coherent policies for sustainable utilisation and management of the natural resources of the Danube and its tributaries. It examines the present situation, focuses on river corridors, restoration of riverine ecosystems and discusses how to increase public awareness and involvement.

This report draws on lessons learned from observations made at seven case study sites, all of which permit economic activities, especially recreation, that are not harmful to the biological values and natural functions of the area. There is now a need to translate these experiences into policy instruments. The guidelines, summarised in some 20 pages, offer sound and well-documented advice on how to proceed.

An interactive database and dynamic map of plants and forests in Ghana accompanies this report.

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.

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.