Sample Chapters - Natural Resources Policy and Management

Earth System: History and Natural Variability - Ed. Vaclav Cilek

Earth System: History and Natural Variability

Universe as the Earth's Environment

Historical Overview of the Universe

Early Earth

History of The Sun

Cosmic Influences on The Earth

Earth System: Structure, Dynamics, and Materials

The Geosphere

Internal Forces And Their Influence on The Earth's Surface

Time in the Geological Past of Earth

Mineralogy

Volcanic and Magmatic Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

Sedimentary Rocks

Soils

Fluids in Geological Processes

Atmosphere and Climate

Non-renewable Resources

Processes that Shape the Surface of Earth

Plate Tectonics and Landform Evolution

Coastal and Marine Processes

Rivers and Lakes

Glacial And Periglacial Landforms, Processes and Environments

Wind Action

Weathering and Development of Chemically Mature Soils

History of the Earth

Proterozoic History

Paleozoic History

Mesozoic History

Tertiary History

Quaternary History

Life on Earth

Origin and Establishment of Life on Earth

Evolutionary Mechanisms and Processes

Global Biodiversity and Its Variation in Space and Time

Past Global Crises

Evolution and Function of Earth's Biomes: Terrestrial Systems

Tropical Rain Forests

Evolution and Function of Earth's Biomes: Temperate Forests

Boreal Forest, Tundra, and Peat Bogs

Arid Lands: Challenges and Hopes

Mountains

Grasslands and Savannas

Evolution and Function of Earth's Biomes: Aquatic Systems

Open Oceans

Shelf Seas

Major Coastal and Tidal Ecosystems

Evolution and Function of Coral Reef Ecosystems

Evolution and Function of Freshwater Ecosystems

Epeiric Seas: A Continental Extension of Shelf Biotas

Global Natural Cycles

Mass and Energy: Interactions of the Earth System

Biogeochemical Cycling of Macronutrients

Biogeochemical Cycling of Micronutrients and other Elements

Trace Elements and Contaminants

Earth as a Self-Regulating System

Mineral Resources for Life Support

Environmental Structure and Function: Earth System

Vladimir Vernadsky:Cosmos, Earth, Life, Man, Reason - From Biosphere to Noosphere

Biogeochemistry
Natural Resources of the World

Natural Resources of the World

World Natural Resources Policy (With Focus on Mineral Resources)

The use of natural resources in society

World Natural Resource Policy And Management

The Development and Variability of Biodiversity

Why Care About Biodiversity?

Tropical Marine Biodiversity of The World: A Treasure Worth Preserving

A History Of Conservation

Forest Resources, Science And Technology, and Sustainable Development

International Forest Resource Policy and Management

Agroforestry: Integrating Trees with Crop-and Livestock-Production Systems
Climate Change, Human Systems and Policy - Ed. Antoaneta Yotova

Natural Resource System Challenge : Climate Change, Human Systems, and Policy

History, Status, and Prediction of Global Climate Change

Climate Changes and Their Influence on Human History

Anthropogenic Climate Influences

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Effects of Global Warming on Wetlands

The Effects of Global Warming on Mountains

Effects of Global Warming on Forests

Effects of Global Warming on Marine Ecosystems

Effects of Global Warming on Water Resources and Supplies

Effects of Global Warming on Environmental Pollution : An Area with many Knowledge Gaps

Global Warming, Poverty, and Ethical Issues

Effects of Global Warming on Human Cultural Diversity

Global Warming and Human Migration

The Implications of Global Warming for Energy Production and Consumption

Climate Change and Agriculture

Effects of Global Warming on Tourism

Effects of Sea-Level Rise on Coastal Cities and Residential Areas

Effects of Sea-Level Rise on Coral Reefs

Effects of Sea-Level Rise on Small Island States

Economics of Potential Climate Change

Economic Implications of Climate Change for Agriculture

Cost Implications for Forestry

The Cost Implications(of Potential Global Climate Change) for Industry

Cost Implications for Fisheries

Cost Implications of Storms, Floods, and Droughts

Sharing the Costs of Climate Change

Response Strategies for Stabilization of Atmospheric Composition

Energy Policies for Carbon Dioxide Emission Reduction

Energy Savings Through Changes in Lifestyles and Economics

Methane Emission Reduction and World Food Supply

Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction and Agriculture

Chlorofluorocarbons and their Substitutes

Policy Framework and Systems Management of Global Climate Change

Climate Change Assessments

Decision Making and Policy Frameworks for Addressing Climate Change

Climate Engineering : Concepts, Examples, and Risks

Carbon Dioxide Mitigation and Adaptation Options

Using Emissions Trading to Regulate Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Definition, Development, and Deployment of Tradable Permits

What Do We Know About Carbon Taxes? An Inquiry into their Impacts on Competitiveness and Distribution of Income

Equity and Social Considerations of Anthropogenic Climate Change

Discounting, Equity, and Cost-Benefit Analysis

Generic Assessment of the Costs of Response Strategies

Integrated Assessment of Policy Instruments to Combat Climate Change

The Climate System

Global Climate and Human Activities

Climate Change and Natural Resources Policy and Management

Climate Modeling and Sustainability Science
Oceans and Aquatic Ecosystems - Ed. Eric Wolanski

Natural Resource System Challenge: Oceans and Aquatic

Freshwater Wetland Resources and Biology

Problems, Restoration, and Conservation of Lakes and Rivers

Shallow Lakes: Effects of Nutrient Loading and How to Remedy Eutrophication

Ecological Effects of River Rehabilitation Methodologies Applied in Europe

Geographic Information Systems applied to the Analysis of Riparian Buffer Zones and Lakes

Pre-Reservoirs for Reducing Nutrient Inputs from Diffuse Sources - A Case Study

Development of Decision-Making Tools for Eutrophic Lakes

Environmental and Social Impacts of Reservoirs: Issues and Mitigation

Dynamics, Threats, Responses, and Recovery of Riverine-Riparian Flora

Biodiversity of Coastal-Realm Waters

The Vegetated Littoral: Mangroves and Salt Marshes

Coastal Erosion and Defenses against Erosion

Resolving Resource Use Conflicts in Coastal Zones

Marine Biodiversity: Research and Conservation

Fish Stocks and Fisheries in Relation to Climate Variability and Exploitation

Transfer of Non-Indigenous Aquatic Species Concern to Aquatic Resource Users

Cultivation of Marine Algae

Oceanic Islands: Introduction

History of Insular Ecology and Biogeography

Patterns of Species Richness, Endemism, and Diversification in Oceanic Island Floras

Patterns of Geographical Distribution: Animals

Alien Species and their Control

Dispersal of Plants and Animals to Oceanic Islands

Conservation of Island Plant Populations and Communities
Natural and Human Induced Hazards - Ed. Chen Yong

Natural and Human Induced Hazards

Natural Hazards - Internal and External Processes

Earth's Interior

Surface Processes

Natural Weather-Induced Hazards: Floods, Storms, Fires, and Drought

Geological Hazards: Earthquakes, Landslides, and Tsunamis

Case Studies of Natural Disasters

Nature of Earthquakes

Geography of Volcanic Zones and Distribution of Active Volcanoes

Environmental Impacts of Volcanic Eruptions

Debris Flows and Pyroclastic Flows

Snow Avalanches, Ice Avalanches and Glacier Surges

Tsunamis

Precipitation and Lightning

Tropical Cyclones

Fires

Radon Hazards

Saline Water Intrusion
Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management - Eds. Franccesa Gherardi, Claudia Corti, Manuela Gualtieri

Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management

History of Biodiversity Conservation, Protected Areas and The Conservation Movement

Selection, Categorization, Size and Zoning in the World's Protected Areas

Protected Areas and Endemic Species

Research, Management, and Monitoring in Protected Areas

Management (for Biodiversity) of Forests and other Wooded Habitats

Retention of Old Forest Stands and Individual old Trees

Temporal and Spatial Continuity in Forest Ecosystems

Maintenance of Diversity in Forest Habitats

Natural Regeneration in Woodland Management

Influence and Management of Herbivores in Forests

Management (for Biodiversity) of Savannahs and Other Open Habitats

Rangeland Management

Grazing and Cutting Regimes for Old Grassland in Temperate Zones

Management of Savannas and Mammalian Populations in African Protected Areas

Management of Seasonally Flooded Grasslands

Management of Wetlands for Biodiversity

Management of Grazing in Wetlands

Control and Regulation of Freshwater Fisheries

Harvesting of Crops in Inland Wetlands

Management of Tourism and Human Recreation Pressure

Control of Poaching and the Market for Products such as Ivory, Rhino Horn, Tiger and Bear Body Products

Impact of Tourist Resorts on Rare Phytocoenosis

Conservation Strategies, Species Action Plans, and Translocation

Progress with Conservation Strategies of Selected Threatened Animals

Initiatives for the Conservation of Marine Turtles

Progress in Species Action Plans

Populations Translocation Events and Impact on Natural Habitats

Amphibians: Threats and Conservation Measures

Translocations of Aquatic Organisms in Western Australia - History and Impacts

Captive Breeding and Gene Banks

Captive Breeding of Mammals

Captive Breeding of Birds

Captive Breeding of Amphibians and Reptiles

Reintroduction Schemes for Captive-bred Animals

Eradication and Control of Invasive Species

Eradication of Rodents and Feral Cats on Islands

Eradication of Goats and other Feral Herbivores

Control and Eradication of Invasive Aquatic Invertebrates

Alien Plant Management
International Commission on Wildlife Conservation and Management in Africa - Ed. Emmanuel K. Boon

Conservation and Management of Biodiversity in West Africa - Case Study of Ghana

Conservation and Management of Protected Areas and Nature Reserves in West Africa -

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