Biotic Diversity of Southern Africa: Concepts and Conservation

Type

Book

Authors

ISBN 10

0195705491

ISBN 13

9780195705492

Tags

Wildlife, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Tropical, Parasitology

Description

This volume provides full coverage of efforts by southern African scientists and administrators to maintain that regions rich variety of plants, animals, microorganisms, and ecosystems, as well as related endeavors by such major organizations as the World Bank, the Brundtland Commission, the World Health Organization, and the FAO. This extensive text includes easily accessible information on the status of biota and ecosystems, the value of biotic diversity to southern African people, and a variety of approaches to the evaluation, protection, and monitoring of plant and animal life in the region. - from Amzon

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