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World Plant Conservation Bibliography
The present collaborative bibliography provides points of reference for those interested in conservation action or theory, in both richer, more studied countries with extensive... -
European plants in peril: a review of threatened plants in the European...
This booklet draws attention to the problems of habitat loss or degradation within the territory of the European Community and presents a selection of those plant species which... -
World Plant Conservation Bibliography
There is an ever increasing pressure on the natural resources of planet Earth by mankind - as the human population continues to increase, so does the need for more food,... -
Bamboo Biodiversity: Asia-Pacific Region
UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity Series 14. Bamboos are distinct and fascinating plants, with a wide range of values and uses. They play a significant role in biodiversity conservation... -
Protected areas: an effective tool to reduce emissions from deforestation...
Forests play a key role in the global carbon cycle, absorbing and storing carbon in their biomass and soils. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) discussions... -
Industrial reliance on biodiversity. WCMC Biodiversity Series 7 (1997)
While developed countries control most of the world's financial resources, it is the developing world that is home to most of its biological resources. This study provides an... -
Conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants in Ghana: conservation report
A capacity building project was undertaken by six partner organisations, to support the long term conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants in Ghana. A broad approach...