China, Taiwan

Challenges of nature conservation in the face of development pressure. Proceedings of the 2001 IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, East Asia conference

2002

Dugong : status reports and action plans for countries and territories

2002 Eros, Carole | Hugues, Joanna | Marsh, H. (Helene) | Penrose, Helen |

The dugong (Dugong dugon) is the only herbivorous mammal that is strictly marine. It has a range spanning some 37 countries, including tropical and subtropical coastal and island waters. This plan presents a global overview of the status of the dugong and its management throughout its range.

Guidelines for tourism in parks and protected areas of East Asia

2001 Bowman, Margaret E. | Eagles, Paul F. J. | Tao, Teresa Chang-Hung |

This publication provides a collection of material useful to planners and managers of parks and protected areas in East Asia. It has been designed to help them think about the influx of tourism to natural protected areas, and to urge them to consciously plan for management of the interactions of tourists and the natural and cultural environment.

Identification guide to fishes in the live seafood trade of the Asia-Pacific region

2000 Lau, Patrick P. F. | Li, Louise W. H. |

A review of the southern bluefin tuna fishery : implications for ecologically sustainable management

1997 Hayes, Elizabeth A. |

A regional action plan for protected areas in East Asia

1996 Keeton, William S. | Synge, Hugh |

Protected areas and nature conservation in East Asia

1996

Reports on the status of protected areas establishment and management, principally in China, Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. These countries exhibit great biological and cultural diversity and all are characterised by great pressures on natural resources. Written by leading academics and practitioners, the book provides a broad perspective from regional to national and local viewpoints. It reviews the status, problems and prospects for protected areas and local communities.