Biodiversity: A Reference HandbookThis timely volume explores the multiple issues surrounding biological diversity. In addition to an overview of the major issues in biodiversity, this book features a chronology and biographical sketches of important individuals in the field. Readers also will find related statistics, documents, and illustrations, as well as a directory of organizations that includes web site addresses. A glossary and detailed listing of print and electronic sources complete an informative volume that students, librarians, policy makers, environmentalists, and others will welcome as an invaluable addition to academic and public libraries. |
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... P.O. Box 162603 Austin , TX 78716 ( 512 ) 327-9721 Fax : ( 512 ) 327-9724 E - mail : batinfo@batcon.org Web site : http://www.batcon.org/ The roles of bats in pollination and insect control is often under- appreciated , but BCI is an ...
... P.O. Box 162603 Austin , TX 78716 ( 512 ) 327-9721 Fax : ( 512 ) 327-9724 E - mail : batinfo@batcon.org Web site : http://www.batcon.org/ The roles of bats in pollination and insect control is often under- appreciated , but BCI is an ...
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... , covers community experiments in local currency . Transcripts of more than 40 lectures are available in pamphlet format from the society . Earth First ! P.O. Box 1415 Eugene , OR 97740 138 Directory of Organizations.
... , covers community experiments in local currency . Transcripts of more than 40 lectures are available in pamphlet format from the society . Earth First ! P.O. Box 1415 Eugene , OR 97740 138 Directory of Organizations.
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... P.O. Box 3006 Larchmont , NY 10538-9908 Phone / Fax : ( 914 ) 834-5810 The Resource Foundation acts as a partner for grassroots self - help organizations in Latin America , many of which work to estab- lish a more harmonious ...
... P.O. Box 3006 Larchmont , NY 10538-9908 Phone / Fax : ( 914 ) 834-5810 The Resource Foundation acts as a partner for grassroots self - help organizations in Latin America , many of which work to estab- lish a more harmonious ...
Contents
Chronology | 53 |
Biographical Sketches | 71 |
Statistics Illustrations and Documents | 91 |
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