[PDF] National Trees Of Latin American And The Caribbean eBook

Author : Ramírez, C., Alberdi, I., Bahamondez, C., Freitas, J.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 37,98 MB
Release : 2022-06-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9251363943

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National forest inventories (NFIs) are one of the main sources of forest information. This book describes the importance and history of NFIs in Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that is particularly relevant due to the extension and biodiversity of its forests. Methodologies for data collection and measurement of the most relevant indicators in 21 countries are addressed. In addition, similarities and differences in IFN designs, challenges and opportunities, and prospects for the future are examined. This analysis demonstrates that the information generated by the countries is diverse and must be harmonized to meet the commitments and opportunities for sustainable forest management in the 21st century. This publication represents a milestone in the beginning of the harmonization process towards data transparency within the forestry sector in Latin America and the Caribbean and constitutes the first collaborative effort of a network of NFI experts and collaborators in the region.

Author : M.M. Grandtner
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1171 pages
File Size : 23,30 MB
Release : 2013-09-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0123969549

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Dictionary of South American Trees provides a single-source reference for botanists, biologists, ecologists, and climatologists on the many native trees in South America. The index lets readers find a tree in four languages, by its common name, or abbreviation, followed by taxonomy that includes common uses for each part of the tree. Using this information, scientists and students can identify and classify plants, their growth structure and environment, the uses of their products, and alternative options with similar characteristics. Complete coverage of all native South American trees—the only single-source reference for botanists, biologists, ecologists and climatologists working in this diverse and changing region Includes taxonomy at genera, species, sub-species, and varietal levels, providing information from the most basic level up and allowing readers to identify their subjects using numerous criteria Indicates Latin, English, French, and Spanish names as well as common names and abbreviations, facilitating accurate and efficient identification Provides growth information, climatology, ecology and uses for the tree to provide insight into each tree as well as for comparative purposes when seeking similar tree-based resources

Author : Emily Sebastian
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 28,82 MB
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1508104395

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The colonization of Latin America and the Caribbean followed the European discovery of the Americas. As the first wave of Western colonialism, the majority of the nations of Latin America had already won their independence from Spain and Portugal before colonialism had fully taken root in other parts of the world. But colonialism lasted longer in the Caribbean and its legacy lingers in Latin America. Special attention is paid to colonial society, which bore little resemblance to the indigenous societies but was a major influence on Latin American societies. An indispensible resource for students of history or Latin America.

Author : S. A. Seddon
Publisher : MacMillan Education, Limited
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 35,56 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Gardening
ISBN :

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This book is invaluable to the casual visitor or tourist to the Caribbean in helping to identify the more common and interesting trees likely to be encountered during a short stay in the islands. Each species is illustrated with at least one colour photograph and detailed information is given about leaf shape, leaf size and colour, together with descriptions of the specific flowers and fruits. Should the reader wish to study particular species in more detail, the botanical family name is supplied together with the relevant scientific name.

Author : ​Graudal, L., Loo, J., Fady, B., Vendramin, G., Aravanopoulos, F.A., Baldinelli, G., Bennadji, Z., Ramamonjisoa, L., Changtragoon, S. and Kjær, E.D.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 19,65 MB
Release : 2021-01-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251337594

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This study, prepared within the ambit of The State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources, reviews issues related to the development of indicators for tree genetic diversity. It includes a historical account of the development of science-based indicators for tree genetic diversity that embrace ecological surrogates for genetic diversity, the genealogical approach, genetic monitoring of management units, the use of molecular markers, as well as relevant experience from other organisms and policy processes. It also includes a section on relevant data, data sources, and databases. Finally, the study proposes a set of four operational indicators for monitoring tree genetic diversity. The proposed indicators could support efforts towards sustainable forest management, as well as the development of indicators for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.

Author : Aldemaro Romero
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,77 MB
Release : 2006-02-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402037740

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This book is a collection of readings that explore environmental issues in Latin America and the Caribbean using natural science and social science methods. These papers demonstrate the value of interdisciplinary approaches to analyze and solve environmental problems. The essays are organized into five parts: conservation challenges; national policies, local communities, and rural development; market mechanisms for protecting public goods; public participation and environmental justice; and the effects of development policies on the environment.