Populations of cities have grown at unprecedented rate, consuming ever more land, placing severe strain on the environment. This book is focused on urban nature conservation, aspects that will resonate with advisors to local government, people interested in bringing back nature to our cities and anyone with a keen interest in nature.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Ernst Wohlitz completed his National Diploma in nature conservation in 1979 and his B. Agric. in 1982. He joined the Pretoria Municipality in 1983 as a Nature Conservationist in charge of the Rietvlei Nature Reserve. After 12 years on the reserve he was task to conduct Recreation Management for 6 years. After completing middle and senior management courses he was appointed as Manager: Nature Conservation and Resorts for 12 years. He is currently appointed as Director: Parks and Regional Coordination in the Environmental Management Services Department of the City of Tshwane.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, Afrique du sud
paperback. Etat : Fine. First Edition. minor shelf wear and usage markings. a neat and clean copy. excellent binding. heavy, may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. N° de réf. du vendeur f10fn
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 29324400
Quantité disponible : 19 disponible(s)
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 29324400-n
Quantité disponible : 19 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Populations of cities have grown at unprecedented rate, consuming ever more land, placing severe strain on the environment and also on cash-strapped governments. Nature needs to be reintroduced to our cities. This book is focused on urban nature conservation, aspects that will resonate with advisors to local government, people interested in bringing back nature to our cities and anyone with a keen interest in nature. Our ecosystems are under threat and green infrastructure needs to be better managed so that there will be less fragmentation and habitat loss. All of us have to live more towards a sustainable urban nature environment. This book guides all of us how to address nature on our doorsteps. There are 214 photos, 6 tables and 25 illustrations on principles of urban nature conservation. The book informs how to participate and synchronise lifestyles to contribute to sustainable urban nature environments. Urban wetlands, watercourses, riparian zones, buffer zones, ecological corridors and functions are explained. The annexures in the book described owl boxes, bird feeders, earthworm bins and how to produce organic compost.What is important is that more and more people move to cities and city developments encroach upon nature areas.These encroachments can be managed to accommodate ecologically sensitive urban nature areas. These areas can be utilised in ways that it will benefit the environment people live in. Populations of cities have grown at unprecedented rate, consuming ever more land, placing severe strain on the environment. This book is focused on urban nature conservation, aspects that will resonate with advisors to local government, people interested in bringing back nature to our cities and anyone with a keen interest in nature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781920217617
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur C3-9781920217617
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur C3-9781920217617
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Majestic Books, Hounslow, Royaume-Uni
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 383957766
Quantité disponible : 3 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Populations of cities have grown at unprecedented rate, consuming ever more land, placing severe strain on the environment and also on cash-strapped governments. Nature needs to be reintroduced to our cities. This book is focused on urban nature conservation, aspects that will resonate with advisors to local government, people interested in bringing back nature to our cities and anyone with a keen interest in nature. Our ecosystems are under threat and green infrastructure needs to be better managed so that there will be less fragmentation and habitat loss. All of us have to live more towards a sustainable urban nature environment. This book guides all of us how to address nature on our doorsteps. There are 214 photos, 6 tables and 25 illustrations on principles of urban nature conservation. The book informs how to participate and synchronise lifestyles to contribute to sustainable urban nature environments. Urban wetlands, watercourses, riparian zones, buffer zones, ecological corridors and functions are explained. The annexures in the book described owl boxes, bird feeders, earthworm bins and how to produce organic compost.What is important is that more and more people move to cities and city developments encroach upon nature areas.These encroachments can be managed to accommodate ecologically sensitive urban nature areas. These areas can be utilised in ways that it will benefit the environment people live in. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781920217617
Quantité disponible : 9 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 424 pages. 9.37x6.69x1.10 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur __1920217614
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlande
Etat : New. 2016. Paperback. . . . . . N° de réf. du vendeur V9781920217617
Quantité disponible : 17 disponible(s)