Ecology, Earth and Environmental Science

Jurassic trees to present day hedgerows, cartwheeling caterpillars to snoozing mosquitoes, oceans to garden ponds, clouds, snowflakes, rocks, wetlands and how you can do your bit to save the planet!

We have hundreds of books in this diverse and fascinating section to satisfy everyone from the natural science student to conservation managers - or simply anyone with a curiosity and sense of wonder for the diversity and fragility of life on our planet.

CONSERVATION AND THE USE OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
by Bolton M. (ed.) The book introduces the subject of wildlife utilization & based on a small but carefully selected number of specific case studies demonstrates that wildlife conservation is not such a general subject but can involve differing circumstances & animal types. A synthesis attempts to determine the criteria for success as well as the pitfalls & constraints. Colour & line illustrations half-tones 296pp 1997 More Info...
M16170 Hardback  £69.95

CONSERVATION BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
by Barbosa, Pedro Pesticides & other chemicals used to control pests are becoming less effective as the pests evolve resistance. Natural enemies of pests which evolve simultaneously with their prey represent more effective & more reliable long-term management solutions to the problems of pest damage. This volume is a comprehensive treatment of how principles of ecology & conservation biology can be used to maximise biological control. B/w illustrations 416pp 1997 More Info...
M16189 Hardback  £50.00

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
edited by Ian F Spellerberg Integrates both social and science disciplines to achieve the management and conservation of biological diversity. The book spans areas of economics, politics, law, education, taxonomy, genetics, ecology and biogeography. Colour photographs, maps, diagrams, 242pp. 1996 More Info...
M15954 Paperback  £54.99

	CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
	by Andrew S Pullin Takes a global perspective and provides a fully comprehensive and accessible treatment of the subject. Each chapter features key ideas with suggestions for further reading, relevant websites and points for discussion. Text boxes throughout to present supplementary information, definitions and case studies. Colour photographs, diagrams, tables, figures, maps. 358pp. 2002 More Info...
M17865 Hardback  £85.00

	CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
	by Andrew S Pullin Takes a global perspective and provides a fully comprehensive and accessible treatment of the subject. Each chapter features key ideas with suggestions for further reading, relevant websites and points for discussion. Text boxes throughout to present supplementary information, definitions and case studies. Colour photographs, diagrams, tables, figures, maps. 358pp. 2002 More Info...
M17866 Paperback  £38.00

	CONSERVATION BIOLOGY concepts and applications
	by Cox, G.W. Preserving biodiversity requires an understanding of the complex mutual interactions of plants animals the microbiota and the physical environment. This book is intended to assist the reader to understand the nature of biodiversity in its broadest sense to understand the threats to its survival & to introduce him to ecologically sound approaches to conserving it. B/w photographs charts tables maps 362pp 1997 More Info...
M16921 Paperback  £34.50

	CONSERVATION IN A CHANGING WORLD
	edited by Georgina M Mace / Andrew Balmford / Joshua R Ginsberg Many wild species are in danger of extinction and urgent action is needed if they are to be rescued from annihilation. What should be done is not always straight forward and the authors, using local as well as global considerations, outline how conservation planners can deal with the dynamic processes of species and their interactions with the environment in a world where human beings affect their habitats unprecedented ways. Colour plates, black and white diagrams, 308pp. 1999 More Info...
M16371 Paperback  £24.99

	CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT OF FRESHWATER HABITATS: Lakes rivers and wetlands
	by Maitland, P.S. / Morgan, N.C. Attention is paid to the problems facing wildlife conservation brought about by human impact on freshwater habitats. Subjects covered include a description of the types of habitat involved and their value to mankind, the type of impact evaluation of site value in conservation terms, practical protection and management of sites, species conservation and future prospects. Draws on examples of sites worldwide. Black and white photographs, line drawings, 233pp. 1997 More Info...
M15976 Paperback  £40.00

	CONSERVATION OF EXPLOITED SPECIES
	edited by John D Reynolds This book brings together international experts to examine interactions between the biology of wildlife and the divergent goals of people involved in hunting, fishing, gathering and culling wildlife. Theory shows how sustainable exploitation is tied to the study of population dynamics, reproductive rates, life histories, behaviour and ecology but theory is rarely put into practice to achieve sustainable use and effective conservation. Line diagrams, tables, 544pp. 2001 More Info...
M17867 Hardback  £106.00

	CONSERVATION OF EXPLOITED SPECIES
	by John D Reynolds This book brings together international experts to examine interactions between the biology of wildlife and the divergent goals of people involved in hunting, fishing, gathering and culling wildlife. Theory shows how sustainable exploitation is tied to the study of population dynamics, reproductive rates, life histories, behaviour and ecology but theory is rarely put into practice to achieve sustainable use and effective conservation. Line diagrams, tables, 548pp. 2001 More Info...
M17868 Paperback  £38.00

CONSERVATION PIECES
by Humphrey Winthrop Mackworth-Praed A personal account of conservation at grassroots level so to speak. The author has been heavily involved with the National Trust County Wildlife Trusts & other voluntary organisations & lets the reader into the secrets of the way things get done. It is also a serious appraisal of the huge amount of the public & not so public work which is involved in countryside welfare. Colour photos 220pp. 1991 More Info...
M07147 Paperback  £9.95

CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND ACTION
edited by William J Sutherland Reviews the latest thinking on one of the most dynamic disciplines in the life sciences. The editor and his authors have selected many of the livliest topics where key advances are being made and they highlight unresolved issues and possible future developments. Emphasis is given to action throughout. Black and white photgraphs, graphs, charts, maps, 363pp. 1998 More Info...
M16927 Paperback  £29.99