Conserving Biodiversity in East African Forests : a Study of the Eastern Arc Mountains /
The Eastern Arc Mountains of East Africa are one of the 17 most threatened tropical ecosystems or hotspots worldwide. This is the first book to examine in detail current threats as well as approaches for conserving biological diversity in this global biodiversity hotspot. This volume synthesizes exi...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg :
Springer Berlin Heidelberg,
2002.
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| Series: | Ecological Studies, Analysis and Synthesis ;
155. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
Table of Contents:
- What is Biodiversity?- The Eastern Arc Mountains and Their Biological Significance
- Importance of Biodiversity
- Current Threats to Biodiversity
- Site-Specific Knowledge Important for Conserving Biodiversity
- Site-Specific Activities Useful for Conserving Biodiversity
- Summary and Conclusions.