Southeast Asian Biodiversity in Crisis

Klappentext Reports comprehensively on the state of Southeast Asian biodiversity and suggests actions immediately needed to ease the impending crisis. Zusammenfassung Massive anthropogenic habitat modifications! forest fires and the overexploitation of wildlife in Southeast Asia are clear and present dangers to its rich and unique biodiversity. This book reports comprehensively on the state of Southeast Asian biodiversity and suggests concrete actions needed immediately to mitigate the impending biodiversity crisis in Southeast Asia. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Dwindling habitats; 2. Biodiversity in a hotspot; 3. Biotic losses and other effects of habitat degradation; 4. Beyond deforestation: additional threats to Southeast Asian biodiversity; 5. The projected future of biodiversity of Southeast Asia; 6. Challenges and options for conservation in the region; References.

Product details

• Authors: Barry W. Brook, Brook Barry W., Navjot S. Sodhi, Navjot S. (National University of Singapore Sodhi, Navjot S. Brook Sodhi, Sodhi Navjot S.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.08.2011
• EAN: 9781107403130
• ISBN: 978-1-107-40313-0
• No. of pages: 204
• Series: Cambridge Tropical Biology; Cambridge Tropical Biology Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; NATURE / Natural Resources, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology, South East Asia, Environmental Management, Conservation of the environment, Ecological science, the Biosphere