[PDF] New Caledonian Mangroves A Treasure To Protect eBook

Author : Norman C Duke
Publisher : MangroveWatch Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 21,79 MB
Release : 2023-11-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0992365929

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Surrounding the South Pacific islands of New Caledonia, there is an unusual ecosystem of trees and shrubs living at the tidal waters’ edge. This habitat of mangroves holds an extraordinary collection of plants defined by their special adaptations for living in saturated soils and salty seawater with the daily ebb and flow of tides. This book provides images and descriptions of each of the special plant species found there. This guide to New Caledonia’s mangrove plants includes: • Descriptions of the 25 New Caledonian species, nearly 30% of the world’s • Illustrated keys for easy identification • More than 500 colour images and illustrations • Regional area sections, describing notable areas and places • A manual for community awareness For research, teaching and the eco-minded.

Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 14,36 MB
Release : 2014-08-25
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 9231000411

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"This publication aims to inform and guide decision-makers, professionals and local communities in their endeavors to create synergies between improving living conditions and caring for the environment, both natural and human-made"--Publisher's website.

Author : Norman C. Duke
Publisher : MER
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 18,92 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Mangrove ecology
ISBN : 0646461966

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"The Australian coastline is 18% occupied by a very special and beneficial habitat of extraordinary trees and larger shrubs bathed regularly by flooding tides and washing waves. This practical guide describes each of these highly adapted plants." - - Back cover.

Author : Mark Spalding
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 33,47 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1849776601

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"This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world's mangroves. Written by the leading expert on mangroves with support from the top international researchers and conservation organizations, this full color atlas contains 60 full-page maps, hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a comprehensive country-by-country assessment of mangroves. Included are the first detailed estimates of changes in mangrove forestcover worldwide and at regional and national levels, an assessment of these changes and a country-by-country examination of biodiversity protection. The book also presents a wealth of global statistics on biodiversity, habitat area, loss and economic value which provide a unique record of mangroves against which future threats and changes can be evaluated. Case-studies, written by regional experts, provide insights into regional mangrove issues, including primary and potential productivity, biodiversity, and information on present and traditional uses and values and sustainable management."--Pub. desc.

Author : David Bramwell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 30,10 MB
Release : 2011-07-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139497804

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Oceanic islands offer biologists unparalleled opportunities to study evolutionary processes and ecological phenomena. However, human activity threatens to alter or destroy many of these fragile ecosystems, with recent estimates suggesting that nearly half of the world's insular endemics are threatened with extinction. Bringing together researchers from around the world, this book illustrates how modern research methods and new concepts have challenged accepted theories and changed our understanding of island flora. Particular attention is given to the impact of molecular studies and the insights that they provide into topics such as colonisation, radiation, diversification and hybridisation. Examples are drawn from around the world, including the Hawaiian archipelago, Galapagos Islands, Madagascar and the Macronesian region. Conservation issues are also highlighted, with coverage of alien species and the role of ex situ conservation providing valuable information that will aid the formulation of management strategies and genetic rescue programmes.