Stephan gale (9 Ergebnisse)

Octavo,168 pp.,colour photographs, map. A total of 133 species of orchid have been recorded in Hong Kong. For the first time, this book compiles images and data on all 97 extant local species in the format of a full-colour, easy-to-use, quick reference field guide. With growing appreciation for the importance of a healthy and resilient ecosystem to support and enrich our lives, it is hoped that A Guide to Orchids of Hong Kong will inspire respect for these natural treasures and strengthen the resolve to protect the breathtaking landscapes in which they occur. South China was once home to vast subtropical forests that stretched from the eastern Himalayas to Indochina and beyond, a region of phenomenal biological diversity now undergoing rapid urbanisation and human population growth. Sadly, tens of thousands of orchids are harvested from the remaining forest fragments each year to fuel the horticultural and medicinal plants trade.…

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 168 pp., illustrations, bibliography, index. South China was once home to vast subtropical forests that stretched from the eastern Himalayas to Indochina and beyond, a region of phenomenal biological diversity now undergoing rapid urbanisation and human population growth. Sadly, tens of thousands of orchids are harvested from the remaining forest fragments each year to fuel the horticultural and medicinal plants trade. Like the tiger, saola, Irrawaddy dolphin and giant ibis, orchids have become an icon for the conservation of this biodiversity hotspot. The tiny territory of Hong Kong at its far eastern margin is a microcosm of its irreplaceable diversity and conservation needs. A total of 133 species of orchid have been recorded in Hong Kong. For the first time, this book compiles images and data on all 97 extant local species in the format of a full-colour, easy-to-use, quick reference field guide. With growing appreciation for the importance of a healthy and resilient ecosystem to support and enrich our lives, it is hoped that this book will inspire respect for these natural treasures and strengthen the resolve to protect the breathtaking landscapes in which they occur. …

Zustand: New. pp. 380.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. . . 2016. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 380 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.86 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. This volume explores 25 case studies of fiscal measures that have been adopted successfully by governments in North America and Europe to reduce environmental degradation. Each study lays out an implementation issue and compares the effectiveness of the measure against its expectations. Editor(s): Gale, Robert; etc.; Barg, Stephan (Researchers, International Institute for Sustainable Development, Canada). Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; KCN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 759. . 1994. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 380 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.