Cultural landscapes and land use : the nature conservation-society interface /

Cultural landscapes are created by people, and used by people, but still decidedly rich in biodiversity, and in harmony with nature. The landscapes of fairy tales, without dragons. Socio-economic complexity on top of biological diversity is the challenge nature conservation faces in the context of c...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Dieterich, Martin, 1958-, Straaten, Jan van der
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic, [2004]
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Summary:Cultural landscapes are created by people, and used by people, but still decidedly rich in biodiversity, and in harmony with nature. The landscapes of fairy tales, without dragons. Socio-economic complexity on top of biological diversity is the challenge nature conservation faces in the context of cultural landscape. This book is an attempt to approach this complexity and provide a theoretical background as well as guidelines and examples for hands-on solutions. It draws on inputs from scientists, administrators, independent consultants and politicians from Europe and the United States. With a.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxii, 222 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1402021054
9781402021053