Overview

The last few decades have seen a rapid growth of interest in the mangrove ecosystems. This is due, on the one hand, to the perception that mangrove ecosystems are valuable resources, and, on the other hand, due to vested economic interests. There is an accelerated rate of destruction of mangroves worldwide. Almost all nations of the world tropical belt are concerned with the conservation of this natural wealth, but surreptitiously permit the misuse of mangroves for quick monetary returns unabatedly. The scientific community and decision makers of many nations are now in a state of alert, requesting sound directives for the sustainable use of mangroves worldwide. The present publication is an attempt to present in an organized manner the present state of knowledge which could be useful for decision makers and of interest to all those who see the ecological and economical potential of the various types of mangrove ecosystems.

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Author:   Volker Linneweber ,  Luiz Drude de Lacerda
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2002 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.390kg
ISBN:  

9783540422082

ISBN 10:   3540422080
Pages:   298
Publication Date:   26 March 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 American Mangroves.- 2 Mangroves of Africa.- 3 Indo-West Pacific Mangroves.- 4 Mangrove Phenologies and the Factors Influencing Them in the Australasian Region.- 5 Integrated and Adaptive Mangrove Management Framework — an Action Oriented Option for the New Millennium.- References.- Taxonomic Index.

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From the reviews: The present publication is an attempt to present in an organized manner the present state of knowledge, which could be useful for decision makers and of interest to all those who understand the ecological and economic potential of the various types of mangrove ecosystems. The book contains five chapters written by specialists in mangrove forest around the world. ! This book can be highly recommended to all who are concerned with the future of mangrove forests, both for their sustainable use and for their protection. (Ulrich Saint-Paul, Ecotropica, Vol. 12, 2006)

From the reviews: <p> The present publication is an attempt to present in an organized manner the present state of knowledge, which could be useful for decision makers and of interest to all those who understand the ecological and economic potential of the various types of mangrove ecosystems. The book contains five chapters written by specialists in mangrove forest around the world. a ] This book can be highly recommended to all who are concerned with the future of mangrove forests, both for their sustainable use and for their protection. (Ulrich Saint-Paul, Ecotropica, Vol. 12, 2006)

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