The wealth of nature : ecosystem services, biodiversity, and human well-being
2009
Ash, Neville |
Boltz, Frederick |
Brooks, Thomas M. |
McNeely, Jeffrey A. |
Mittermeier, Russell A. |
What makes our planet's natural treasures worth saving, and why should we care? With hundreds of stunning full-color photographs and more than twenty essays from some of the world's most respected scientists, this latest publication in the CEMEX Conservation Book Series aims to provide some of these answers. With scientific analyses, The Wealth of Nature offers a detailed explanation of the various ecosystem services that support and regulate all natural processes on Earth.