Protected areas

The first in a series of directories on the protected area systems of the Indomalayan Realm, this volume covers Bangladesh, India; Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Each of the protected area systems is described under a series of standard headings, supported by lists of sites in each country, with 100 major sites in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka described in more detail.

This publication has been scanned by the Biodiversity Heritage Library and is available online: http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/31460229

This publication is a positive step in building up public awareness about an area of great diversity but beset with the problems of the vulnerability of small islands and the limited resources of micro-nations. This publication has been scanned by the Biodiversity Heritage Library and is available online: http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/31458339

This volume provides the most comprehensive review available on the conservation status of lemurs. All lemurs of Madagascar are described and for each species a detailed account is provided with information on distribution, population status, habitat, ecology, threats and conservation action, as well as a summary of captive breeding efforts and a bibliography. Virtually all species are shown in black and white photographs and a distribution map is given for each species.

This publication aims to give a concise overview of the major natural resource issues facing Zambia. With full colour plates, it provides the non-specialist reader - politician, civil servants, decision maker in business or concerned citizen - with an authoritative synopsis, and is intended to raise the level of awareness of, and commitment to, the rational management and sustainable use of the country's living natural resources.