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Linkages in the landscape : The role of corridors and connectivity in wildlife conservation
… on 90gsm Fineblade Extra made from low-chlorine pulp Biodiversity Group CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Equilibrium theory of island biogeography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … on theoretical considerations, primarily stemming from island biogeographic theory. Subsequently, protection or …
Green Infrastructure Guide for Water Management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects
… of Ecosystem-based Adaptation – defined as [using] “… biodiversity and ecosystem services2 as part of an overall … Green roofs can help to counteract urban heat island effect. Several studies show that converting to green … (reduced cooling and heating needs) ¬ Reduced urban heat island effect 37 G R E E N IN F R A ST R U C T U R E SO L U T …
Forests and protected areas : Guidance on the use of the IUCN protected area management categories
… and action groups, focusing in particular on species and biodiversity conservation and the management of habitats and … increasing understanding about the limitations of the “island conserva- tion” approach – including the risks of … uses of forest. In some countries, such as many Pacific Island States, such customary uses have long been respected. …
Restoring Forest Landscapes - An introduction to the art and science of forest landscape restoration
… trails in Southeast Asia .......... 88 10.1 Valuing the biodiversity of secondary forests in the Brazilian … Strategies to Feed the World and Save Wild Biodiversity. Island Press, Washington, DC, USA. Nair, P. 1993. An … and Biodiversity Conservation in Tropical Landscapes. Island Press, Washington, DC, USA. Sen, N., Dadheech, R., …
Legal and institutional aspects of urban and peri-urban foresty and greening
… to UPFG because green areas play a vital role in urban biodiversity. Suburban wetlands can be some of the most … air through transpiration, trees help to offset the "heat island effect" of urban areas. Trees are also effective in … transpiration and that trees help to offset the "heat island effect" of urban areas. b) What kinds of legal and …
Assessing the international forest regime
… and action groups, focusing in particular on species and biodiversity conservation and the management of habitats and … Mackenzie (United Kingdom) is Programme Director of the Biodiversity and Marine Resources Programme at FIELD and … on forest biological diversity, particularly in small island developing States. Activities 33. Identification of …
Assessing forest landscape restoration opportunities at the national level: A guide to the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM)
… the National Commission for Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity, the National Commission of Natural Protected … Change (UNFCCC) as well as action towards achieving Aichi Biodiversity Target 15 on restoration of at least 15 per cent … forest landscapes? 18 FLR and carbon storage 20 FLR and biodiversity 20 National and sub-national FLR assessments 21 …
Poverty and conservation: Landscapes, people and power
… Nature as wilderness — people as threat 18 Nature as biodiversity — people as a resource 21 Integrated … incrementally as the visit continues. The Caribbean island of Dominica levies USD 1.5 on all tourists on … in Community-Based Conservation. Washington, D.C: Island Press. Wollenberg, E., J. Anderson and D. Edmunds. …
Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security
… established to prevent or minimize degradation and loss of biodiversity and reward changes that foster good land … may also consider offering special assistance to small island and other developing states. 23.3 States should …