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Klappentext Series blurb: The Ecology of Indonesia series explores one of the most biologically diverse areas of the world! incorporating current research from Western and Indonesian specialists. Each book describes in detail! Indonesia's fragile ecosystems! its unparalled biodiversity! its peoples and their use of natural resources! and the ecological problems which have resulted from rapid economic development. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part A: Ecological concerns and principles; 1. Introduction; 2. Ecological issues; Part B: Ecological components; 3. Physical conditions; 4. Flora and vegetation; 5. Fauna; 6. Human background; Part C: Ecosystems; 7. Coastal ecosystems; 8. Mangrove forest; 9. Lakes and rivers; 10. Lowland forests; 11. Mountains; 12. Caves; 13. Rice and maize; 14. Plantation forestry! agroforestry! and estates; 15. Aquaculture; 16. Urban areas; Part D: Conservation; 17. Human attitudes; 18. Biogeography and the loss of biological diversity; 19. State of conservation; 20. Major existing and potential conservation areas and their problems; Part E: Finding a path for the future; 21. Environmental ethics; 22. Challenges
