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Tropical
Forestry
Must Read
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 CONSERVATION
 Timber Production and Biodiversity Conservation in
Tropical Rain Forests.
Grieser Johns A, 1997.
Cambridge Studies in Applied Ecology and Resource Management.
ISBN 0521 572827
Good balanced overview of the effect of timber production on resulting biodiversity.
Forest Genetic Resources - conservation and
management
In managed natural forests and protected areas (in situ). Vol 2
FAO/DFSC/IPGRI 2001
ISBN 92-9043-472-4 90pp
This guide is one of a series of three. It aims to demonstrate the long- and short-term benefits attainable
through genetic
conservation, and to provide practical guidance to in situ conservation strategies and methodologies
to planners, decision-makers and professionals involved in day-to-day field activities in forest conservation
and management. There are many case
studies, and it is concise, well illustrated, readable and free (from one of the collaborating institutions).
Practical Approaches to the Conservation of
Biodiversity
Baydack, R.K., Campa, H. & Haufler,J.B.(Eds.) (1999).
Island Press.
ISBN 1-55963-544-4
Full of practical ideas and latest thinking, but a full text book of over 300 pages.
Designing conservation projects
Caldecott, Julian 1996
Cambridge, UK, 312pp
ISBN 0 521 47328 4
A useful "how-to" book based on the author’s experiences. The forward by Daniel Janzen
describes it as a must-read book!
Has a useful Chapter 12 - summary and conclusions, plus glossary.
A guide to the Convention on Biological Diversity
Environmental Policy and Law Paper No. 30. IUCN (1994).
A really useful overview of all the articles in clear English!
The Idea of Biodiversity: Philosophies of Paradise
Takacs, D. John Hopkins University Press, 2000.
ISBN 080-1854008
A really useful book if you are not sure what the term biodiversity means - views of over 40 major biologists
recorded during
interviews.
Global Biodiversity Assessment.
UNEP (1995 ).
Cambridge University Press
ISBN 0-521-56481-6
A mega-tome! For reference only but very comprehensive. Look at this for information on everything from
definitions and values
to ecosystem functioning
A Guide to World Resources 2000-2001. People
and Ecosystems The Fraying Web of Life
World Resources Institute, UN Development Programme, UN Environment Programme and World Bank. 2000-09-23
ISBN 1-56973-443-7 (paperback)
ISBN 1-56973-444-5 (CD Rom)
An excellent reference – described as a ‘best buy’ book which should be available in schools, libraries
and government offices
so decision making can be based on accurate scientific data. Available in paperback or CD-ROM.
To order, visit:
http://www.wristore.com
Ecosystem Management: Lessons from around the
World
A guide for development and conservation practitioners
Editors: Pirot, J-Y, Meynell, P.J. and Elder, D. 2000
IUCN Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. 129pp
ISBN 2 8317 0542 8 (paperback)
A concise and practical overview of experience. Easy to read. Can be downloaded as a pdf file
from the IUCN website
http://www.iucn.org/themes/wetlands/ecosystemmanagement.html
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