Ecological Science, The Biosphere

This book aims to enhance understanding of the foundational principles and ethical considerations of citizen engagement in environmental conservati...

This book demonstrates that trade-offs can be very important for conservationists. Its various chapters show how and why trade-offs are made, and w...

This book demonstrates that trade-offs can be very important for conservationists. Its various chapters show how and why trade-offs are made, and w...

Invasion ecology is the study of the causes and consequences of the introduction of organisms to areas outside their native range.  Interest in thi...

Land conversion, climate change and species invasions are contributing to the widespread emergence of novel ecosystems, which demand a shift in how...

With the continual growth of the world's urban population, biodiversity in towns and cities will play a critical role in global biodiversity. This ...

Aspergillosis, the leading fungal cause of mortality in immunocompromised patients, presents a serious worldwide challengeparticularly in the face ...

No realm on Earth elicits thoughts of paradise more than the tropics. The tropical marine realm is special in myriad ways and for many reasons from...

The edited volume deals with the origin, evolution, genetic diversity, commercial, and cultural aspects of selected tree species such as Rubber, Pi...

Following the much acclaimed success of the first volume of Key Topics in Conservation Biology, this entirely new second volume addresses an innova...

This book highlights clean energy transition via sustainable utilization of biomass resources, viz. forestry, agriculture, agroforestry, grassland,...

Dunes is the first book in over a decade to incorporate the latest research in this active and fast-developing field. It discusses the shapes, size...

Aquaculture is expanding along with the increase in demand for animal protein and hence significantly contributes to food security and socioeconomi...

This book studies human settlements in China in terms of Human Settlements Trialism in 4 typical human settlement types: valley, plain, hilly, and ...

This book introduces an indispensable tool: the carbon footprint calculator for urban planning. In the face of the escalating climate crisis, urban...

This fascinating book presents the experiences and pooled knowledge of two very different conservation scientists; Pei Shengji from Sichuan, China ...