Ecology of Indonesian Papua Part Two

Nonfiction, Travel, Asia, Southeast, Science & Nature, Nature, Environment, Ecology
Cover of the book Ecology of Indonesian Papua Part Two by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler, Tuttle Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler ISBN: 9781462906802
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Publication: June 26, 2012
Imprint: Periplus Editions Language: English
Author: Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
ISBN: 9781462906802
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication: June 26, 2012
Imprint: Periplus Editions
Language: English

The Ecology of Papua provides a comprehensive review of current scientific knowledge on all aspects of the natural history of western (Indonesian) New Guinea.

Designed for students of conservation, environmental workers, and academic researchers, it is a richly detailed text, dense with biogeographical data, historical reference, and fresh insight on this complicated and marvelous region. We hope it will serve to raise awareness of Papua on a global as well as local scale, and to catalyze effective conservation of its most precious natural assets.

New Guinea is the largest and highest tropical island, and one of the last great wilderness areas remaining on Earth. Papua, the western half of New Guinea, is noteworthy for its equatorial glaciers, its vast forested floodplains, its imposing central mountain range, its Raja Ampat Archipelago, and its several hundred traditional forest-dwelling societies. One of the wildest places left in the world, Papua possesses extraordinary biological and cultural diversity.

Today, Papua’s environment is under threat from growing outside pressures to exploit its expansive forests and to develop large plantations of oil palm and biofuels. It is important that Papua’s leadership balance economic development with good resource management, to ensure the long-term well-being of its culturally diverse populace.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Ecology of Papua provides a comprehensive review of current scientific knowledge on all aspects of the natural history of western (Indonesian) New Guinea.

Designed for students of conservation, environmental workers, and academic researchers, it is a richly detailed text, dense with biogeographical data, historical reference, and fresh insight on this complicated and marvelous region. We hope it will serve to raise awareness of Papua on a global as well as local scale, and to catalyze effective conservation of its most precious natural assets.

New Guinea is the largest and highest tropical island, and one of the last great wilderness areas remaining on Earth. Papua, the western half of New Guinea, is noteworthy for its equatorial glaciers, its vast forested floodplains, its imposing central mountain range, its Raja Ampat Archipelago, and its several hundred traditional forest-dwelling societies. One of the wildest places left in the world, Papua possesses extraordinary biological and cultural diversity.

Today, Papua’s environment is under threat from growing outside pressures to exploit its expansive forests and to develop large plantations of oil palm and biofuels. It is important that Papua’s leadership balance economic development with good resource management, to ensure the long-term well-being of its culturally diverse populace.

More books from Tuttle Publishing

Cover of the book Essential Japanese by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Dr. Hyde and Mr. Stevenson by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Using Japanese Slang by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Sushi Secrets by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Old Tokyo by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Filipino Children's Favorite Stories by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Authentic Recipes from Japan by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Castles in Japan by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Dream of the Red Chamber by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Essential Vietnamese by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Kansai Cool by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Archery for Beginners by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Way of the Champion by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Indonesia: Islands of the Imagination by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
Cover of the book Wonderful World of Netsuk by Andrew J. Marshall, Bruce M. Beehler
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy