Biodiversity in forests

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/19/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Biodiversity in forests TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction ----- 2 Biodiversity types ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Biodiversity types.. Genetic diversity.. Species diversity.. Landscape diversity.. Inventory challenges.. Types of biological surveys.. Biodiversity inventory strategies.. Steps for developing a biodiversity inventory.. Linking with...»

Environmental impacts on forests

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « or the deeper ocean is often constrained by the sunlight that can penetrate â€" which is one reason why greater biodiversity is found in tropical forests. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Effect on soil.. The sustainable productive potential.. The observed boost in agricultural production following a forest cover.. Effect on water.. The effect of trees. Transpiration.. The myth that forests act like a sponge.. The...»

Human influences on the tropical forest wildlife

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Bibliography: Bawa K and Seidler R (1998) Natural forest management and conservation of biodiversity in tropical forests Peres CA (1999) Journal of Tropical ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hunting.. Estimates of wild meat harvest.. Subsistence hunting.. Overhunting.. Aggravating effects.. Selective logging.. Patterns of adaptation.. Effect of logging method.. Forest wildfires.. Fire-induced mortality.. Post-burn...»

Forest canopies

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/18/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « ability of forest ecosystems to support a large proportion of global biodiversity, (2) the global sustainability of fiber production from forests and the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition.. Discovery and exploration.. The naturalist and explorer William Beebe.. The scope and extent of canopy studies.. Modern Canopy access systems.. Methods of access.. Climbing techniques and mechanical methods.. Towers and...»

Monarch Conservation and Justice in Mexico

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « as an incentive not to cut trees and for their help in conserving the forests. applicable in this case, would suggest that the costs of biodiversity loss would ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Mexican Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.. Conservation vs. Development.. Environmental Justice and Biocentrism.. Centralized Governance.. Monetary Compensation.. Ecotourism.. Rezoning.. Conclusion.....»

Biometric research as experimental method in science

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « a statement of forest principles and conventions on biodiversity, climate change, and on the topic of sustainable management of boreal and temperate forests. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Forest sustainability.. Frameworks for sustainability assessments.. National forest inventories.. Design and analyses.. Data delivery.. Internet access.. Plot Integrity and data privacy.. Summary.....»

Primate seed dispersal: Implications for conservation tactics

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Conservation & Forest Management Degradation of biodiversity in a complex ecosystem In sites with minimal poaching (protected forests), the proportion of palm ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The plant/primate relationship.. Intraspecies variation.. Conservation & forest management.. Discussion.. Conclusion.....»

Natural disturbances in forest environments

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « relates the intensity, frequency, or timing of disturbance to community diversity and has recently been tested in forests (see Biodiversity: Plant Diversity in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Small-scale disturbance: gap phase dynamics.. Changes in microclimate and resource availability following gap creation.. Forest regeneration in gaps.. The changes in microclimate and resource availability.. Photoblastic...»

Forest fires (prediction, prevention and suppression)

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « weather disturbances like El Nino have now created a growing awareness that ?res are a major threat to many forests and their biodiversity therein, directly ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background to fire management.. Global warming.. Historical use of fire.. Expansion of the concept of fire management.. Global changes.. Fire and food security.. Fire regimes.. Population growth.. Fire prediction.. Silvicultural...»

The concept of landscape ecology

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   12/05/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « In tropical forests this has been shown to be due to adverse impacts Fragmentation therefore does not cause an immediate crash in overall biodiversity but it ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Underlying theories.. Interpreting landscape pattern.. Issues of scale.. Data constraints.. A key challenge for landscape ecology: reducing fragmentation.. Population isolation and barriers to movement.. The role of...»

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