2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: A Global Species Assessment

Edited by Jonathan EM Baillie et al

"The library of life is burning, and we don't even know the titles of the books" - Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Minister of Norway, to the opening of a session of ....

Analysis of Ecological Communities

Bruce McCune, James B Grace and Dean L Urban

Offers a rationale and guidance for selecting appropriate, effective, analytical methods in community ecology. The book is suitable as a textbook and reference book on methods ....

The Conservation Handbook

Research, Management and Policy

William J Sutherland

Textbooks on the principles of conservation biology abound, but how does one put this theoretical knowledge into practice? The aim of The Conservation Handbook is to ....

The Conservation of Genetic Diversity: Science and Policy Needs in a Changing World

Edited by A Gregory et al

Proceedings of a UKPopNet workshop on The conservation of genetic diversity: science and policy needs in a changing world, held at Losehill Hall from 19-21 October 2005. ....

Ecology and Control of Introduced Plants

Judith H Myers and Dawn R Bazely

Focuses on introduced plant species: where they originate from, their impacts on native vegetation and ecosystems and the potential for their control. Contains practical ....

The Endangered Species Act at Thirty, Volume 2

Conserving Biodiversity in Human-dominated Landscapes

Edited by J Michael Scott, Dale D Goble and Frank W Davis

A companion volume to "The Endangered Species Act at Thirty: Renewing the Conservation Promise", published by Island Press in fall 2005, this new book examines the key policy ....

Guidelines for Management Planning of Protected Areas

Lee Thomas and Julie Middleton

These Guidelines, based on global best practice drawn from many areas around the world, represent a working framework for protected area planners to consider and adapt to their ....

Guidelines for Selection of Biological SSSIs: Complete Set

(includes Original Complete Edition, Revised Chapters and Ringbinder)

Originally published in 1989, only two chapters have so far been revised. To keep this important document in-print, this complete set has been issued, comprising looseleaf ....

Guidelines for Selection of Biological SSSIs: Intertidal Marine Habitats and Saline Lagoons (Bound edition)

New chapters updating and adding to the original complete edition published in 1989 (#41697), based on recent surveys and research. ....

Guidelines for Selection of Biological SSSIs: Original Edition

This is a reprint of the original 1989 complete edition, which is currently being systematically revised and updated. In looseleaf form, it is intended for use with the 3 ....

Handbook of Biodiversity Methods

Survey, Evaluation and Monitoring

Edited by David Hill, Matthew Fasham, Graham Tucker, Michael Shewry and Philip Shaw

A key reference, compiled by conservation practitioners (Hill, Fasham and Tucker are environmental consultants, Shewry and Shaw are at Scottish Natural Heritage, the ....

Handbook of Ecological Restoration, 2 Volume Set

Edited by Martin R Perrow and Anthony J Davy

Integrating Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use

Lessons Learned from Ecological Networks

Graham Bennett

Reviews 8 examples - in the Baltic, the Netherlands, Nepal, Congo, Russian Far East and North, Central and South America - of management models designed to integrate ....

Managing Habitats for Conservation

Edited by WJ Sutherland and DA Hill

This comprehensive volume provides a pragmatic, habitat by habitat guide to conservation management, in which the prescriptions and methods are based upon sound science coupled ....

Managing Protected Areas

A Global Guide

Edited by Michael Lockwood, Graeme Worboys and Ashish Kothari

This authoritative handbook, produced by IUCN, spans the full terrain of protected area management, and is the international benchmark for all professionals, students and ....

Measuring Biological Diversity

Anne E Magurran

This hugely welcome update to Ecological Diversity and its Measurement provides practical means of quantifying and interpreting patterns of ecological diversity, ....

Measuring Plant Diversity

Lessons from the Field

Thomas J Stohlgren

Most textbooks on measuring terrestrial vegetation have focused on the characteristics of biomass, cover, and the density or frequency of dominant life forms (trees, shrubs, ....

National Parks and Protected Areas

Management Strategies for Balancing Social, Economic and Ecological Values of Nature

Tony Prato and Dan Fagre

Written from a multidisciplinary, systems perspective this book focuses on science and knowledge-based natural resource management. It clarifies methods for dealing with ....

Population Viability Analysis

Edited by Steven R Beissinger and Dale R McCullough

Many of the world's leading conservation and population biologists evaluate what has become a key tool in estimating extinction risk and evaluating potential recovery ....

Principles and Methods in Landscape Ecology

Towards a Science of the Landscape

Almo Farina

New edition of this leading textbook on landscape ecology. ....

Progress Towards Halting the Loss of Biodiversity by 2010

European Environment Agency

The continuing loss of biological diversity and its components, genes, species and ecosystems, is an issue of global concern. Research has shown that both the diversity ....

Research Techniques in Animal Ecology

Controversies and Consequences

Edited by Luigi Boitani and Todd Fuller

Provides an analysis of some of the most frequently used research techniques in animal ecology, identifying their limitations and misuses, as well as possible solutions to ....

Restoration Ecology

The New Frontier

Edited by Jelte van Andel and James Aronson

Advanced textbook covering both the scientific concepts involved in restoration ecology and their practical application to degraded ecosystems. ....

Sampling Rare or Elusive Species

Concepts, Designs, and Techniques for Estimating Population Parameters

Edited by WL Thompson

Describes sampling designs and survey methods for readily estimating occupancy, abundance, and other population parameters of rare, elusive, or otherwise hard-to-detect ....

UK SPA Network: Its Scope and Content Volume 1

Rationale for the Selection of Sites

Edited by DA Stroud et al

Describes the approach taken in selecting Special Protection Areas in the UK. ....

UK SPA Network: Its Scope and Content Volume 3

Site Accounts

Edited by DA Stroud et al

Provides location maps and details of each Special Protection Area and the species which it supports. ....

Vegetation Ecology

Edited by Eddy van der Maarel

An international team of contributors discuss plant ecology at the community, landscape and global level, covering areas such as the effects of climate change on the movement ....

Working With Wildlife - Site Guide

J Newton, C Thackray and B Nicholson

An environmental good practice guide that can be used as a quick, on-site reference to help identify species and be made aware of the action that must be taken to avoid ....

Conservation and the Genetics of Populations

Fred W Allendorf and Gordon Luikart

Comprehensive overview of the essential background, concepts, and tools needed to understand how genetic information can be used to develop conservation plans for species ....

An Introduction to Molecular Ecology

Trevor Beebee and Graham Rowe

How do we know whether a particular species is monogamous or promiscuous? How can we monitor the illegal trafficking of wildlife? How can we differentiate between the many ....

Molecular Ecology

Joanna R. Freeland

"Molecular Ecology" provides a comprehensive introduction to the many diverse aspects of this subject. The book unites theory with examples from a wide range of taxa in a ....

Advanced Distance Sampling

Estimating Abundance of Biological Populations

ST Buckland, DR Anderson, KP Burnham, JL Laake, DL Borchers and L Thomas

This advanced text focuses on the uses of distance sampling to estimate the density and abundance of biological populations. It addresses new methodologies, new technologies ....

Analysing Ecological Data

Alain F Zuur, Elena N Ieno and Graham M Smith

Provides a practical introduction to analysing ecological data using real data sets collected as part of postgraduate ecological studies or research projects. ....

Analysis of Variance and Covariance

How to Choose and Construct Models for the Life Sciences

Patrick Doncaster and Andrew Davey

Analysis of variance (ANOVA) is a core technique for analysing data in the Life Sciences. In this reference book, the gap between statistical theory and practical data ....

Choosing and Using Statistics

A Biologist's Guide

Calvin Dytham

A handbook for biologists who want to process their data through a statistical package on the computer, to select the most appropriate methods, and extract the important ....

Monitoring Plant and Animal Populations

A Handbook for Field Biologists

Caryl Elzinga, Dan Salzer, James Willoughby and James Gibbs

Overview of population monitoring, aiming aims to be an accessible introduction to field techniques for measuring important attributes of animal and plant populations. It also ....

Ecological Census Techniques

A Handbook

Edited by William J Sutherland

The revised second edition of this bestselling text is still an invaluable aid for all those involved in field ecology and conservation. ....

Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Biologists

Gerry P Quinn and Michael J Keough

Topics covered include linear and logistic regression, simple and complex ANOVA models (for factorial, nested, block, split-plot and repeated measures and covariance designs), ....

Experiments in Ecology

Their Logical Design and Interpretation Using Analysis of Variance

AJ Underwood

Experiments in ecology require careful planning to produce data that can be used correctly in statistical tests. This book introduces the need for a logical structure to ....

Handbook of Capture-Recapture Analysis

Edited by Steven C Amstrup, Trent L McDonald and Bryan FJ Manly

Much-need practical handbook for scientists and conservationists capturing and analysing field data. ....

Introduction to Distance Sampling

Estimating Abundance of Biological Populations

ST Buckland, DR Anderson, KP Burnham, JL Laake, DL Borchers and L Thomas

Updates the 1993 book 'Distance Sampling', which was the first, and until now only book devoted to the topic. The book is aimed at quantitative biologists, wildlife ....

A Manual for Wildlife Radio Tagging

RE Kenward

Biologists use animal radio tags for two main purposes: to locate and study animals in the field, and to transmit information about the physiology or behaviour of wild or ....

Models for Ecological Data

An Introduction

James S Clark

The environmental sciences are undergoing a revolution in the use of models and data. Facing ecological data sets of unprecedented size and complexity, environmental ....

Monitoring Ecological Change

IF Spellerberg

New edition of the leading textbook on monitoring ecological change. ....

Practical Statistics for Field Biology

Jim Fowler, Lou Cohen and Phil Jarvis

This book acknowledges the peculiarities of field-based data and its interpretation, and aims to provide biologists with sufficient grounding in statistical principles and ....

A Primer of Ecological Statistics

Nicholas J Gotelli and Aaron M Ellison

Explains fundamental material in probability theory and experimental design for ecologists and environmental scientists. The book emphasizes a general introduction to ....

Quantitative Analysis of Marine Biological Communities

Field Biology and Environment

Gerald J Bakus

This book provides comprehensive coverage of quantitative methods in field biology, experimentation, environment, and marine sciences. With a focus on marine biology and ....

Radio Tracking and Animal Populations

Edited by Millspaugh and Marzluff

Succinct synthesis of emerging technologies and their application to the empirical and theoretical problems of animal population assessment. The book is divided into sections ....

Spatial Analysis

A Guide for Ecologists

Marie-Josee Fortin and Mark Dale

The spatial and temporal dimensions of ecological phenomena have always been inherent in the conceptual framework of ecology, but only recently have they been incorporated ....

Spatial Data Analysis

Theory and Practice

Robert Haining

Provides a wide-ranging treatment of the field of spatial data analysis. The book begins with an overview of spatial data analysis and the importance of location (place, context ....

Wildlife Demography

Analysis of Sex, Age, and Count Data

John R Skalski, Kristin E Ryding and Joshua Millspaugh

Wildlife Demography compiles the multitude of available estimation techniques based on sex and age data, and presents these varying techniques in one organized, unified ....

Acid Deposition and its Implications for Nature Conservation in Britain

Implications for Nature Conservation in Britain

GLA Fry and AS Cooke

Assessing the Risks of Air Pollution to the Condition of Areas/Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the UK

Jane Hall, Bill Bealey and Richard Wadsworth

The Conservation Agencies are required to assess the condition of each designated site. To do this the agencies are instituting a CSM (common standards monitoring) scheme to ....

Chemical Analysis of Contaminated Land

Edited by KC Thompson and CP Nathanail

Assists in specifying appropriate analyses, relevant strategies for carrying out analyses, and methods of interpreting results within the new risk-based legislative ....

Ecotoxicological Testing of Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems: Emerging Techniques, Trends, and Strategies

Edited by PJ Den Besten and M Munawar

Focusing on state-of-the-art biological testing and methods used for aquatic ecosystem health assessment, Ecotoxicological Testing of Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems ....

Investigation, Remediation and Protection of Land Resources

Dieter D Genske

The economic implications of land degradation are vast and closer investigation of the costs involved in remediating degraded and contaminated industrial wasteland may reveal ....

Pesticide Selectivity, Health and the Environment

William R Carlile

The re-evaluation of many compounds for their long-term toxicity to humans and the environment has resulted in extensive reforms of the pesticide industry. This book ....

Pesticides

Health, Safety and the Environment

Graham Matthews

There continues to be massive media coverage and public concern over the use of pesticides, the possible negative impacts on human health either by contact with ....

The SUDS Manual

B Woods Ballard and R Kellagher

This guidance provides best practice guidance on the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) to facilitate their ....

Understanding Environmental Pollution

A Primer

Marquita K Hill

The book moves from the definition of pollution and how pollutants behave, to air and water pollution basics, pollution and global change, solid waste, and pollution in the ....

Waste Treatment and Disposal

Paul T Williams

Covers the main areas of waste treatment and disposal mainly from a UK viewpoint, but with examples and comparisons with Europe, North America and the Far East. ....

A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Close-Up Photography

John Clements

Macro and close-up photography has been revolutionised by recent developments in digital ....

A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Photographic Output

Duncan Evans

Lavishly illustrated throughout with simple but striking images, this guide shows how similar results can be easily achieved at home. The reader is enlightened by ....

Digital Macro Photography

Ross Hoddinott

Macro photography is one of the most popular photographic disciplines. Spectacular images are within the grasp of every photographer, and you don't need to invest in kit ....

The Essential Wildlife Photography Manual

Successful Digital and Film Techniques for Creative Photography

Chris Weston

Invaluable manual for wildlife photographers keen to improve and update their work with the newest techniques and digital equipment. ....

Exposing Nature

The Natural History Museum Photography Guide

Frank Greenaway

Aimed at all photographers, amateur or professional, who would like to learn more about how to capture images of wildlife and the environment. Aspiring nature photographers and ....

Outdoor Photographer Landscape and Nature Photography with Photoshop CS2

Rob Sheppard

This book is not about "fixing it in Photoshop." It's about how you, the serious nature photographer, can use technology to enhance your art. Rob Sheppard sees Photoshop not as ....

Photoshop for Nature Photographers: A Workshop in a Book

Ellen Anon and Tim Grey

This is the first book to teach nature photographers practical Photoshop skills that will solve their most common problems. Authors Anon and Grey provide a real-world ....

RSPB Guide to Digital Wildlife Photography

David Tipling

This is a helpful and practical RSPB guide to all aspects of digital wildlife photography, accessibly written by and beautifully illustrated with the work of one of ....

Assessing Impact

Handbook of EIA and SEA Follow-Up

Edited by Angus Morrison-Saunders and Jos Arts

Written and edited by an authoritative team of internationally known experts in environmental impact assessment (EIA), this is the first book to present in a coherent ....

Biodiversity Impact

Biodiversity and Environmental Impact Assessment: A Good Practice Guide for Road Schemes

Helen Byron

Aims to help Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) achieve its potential by providing best practice guidance on the treatment of biodiversity in EIAs for road schemes. It ....

Common Standards Monitoring for Designated Sites: First Six Year Report 2006

Edited by JM Williams

The Joint Nature Conservation Committee was brought into being by the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Amongst its functions is a ....

Ecological Impact Assessment

Jo Treweek

Environmental impact assessment is one of the most topical subjects in environmental science at present, yet it is also one of the most poorly understood - used as an ....

Environmental Impact Assessment

A Guide to Procedures

DTLR and National Assembly for Wales

Guidelines for Baseline Ecological Assessment

Edited by Institute of Environmental Assessment

These best practice guidelines present the type and level of detail required for describing and evaluating the ecological baseline of an environmental assessment in the ....

Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey: Field Manual only (A5 size)

Designed for use in the field, this small format guide provides valuable information on techniques for environmental audit. Information is contained on the rationale and ....

Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey: Handbook and Field Manual (A4 size)

A Technique for Environmental Audit

JNCC

Provides information on this standardised system for surveying, classifying and mapping wildlife habitats including urban areas. ....

Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment

Principles and Procedures, Process, Practice and Prospects

John Glasson, Riki Therivel and Andrew Chadwick

Well established EIA introductory textbook. Topics of growing importance new to this edition include: The amendments to the EC EIA Directive; Best practice in the EIA ....

Preparation of Environmental Statements for Planning Projects that Require Environmental Assessment

A Good Practice Guide

Department of the Environment

The long-awaited guide to projects requiring Environmental Assessment under the UK Tow and Country Planning legislation. The first part of the book covers scoping and the ....

Site Management Planning: A Guide

Countryside Agency

Setting out an approach to management planning that can be tailored to any site, this publication is a tool-kit for site managers. It was prepared with the assistance of a ....

Strategic Environmental Assessment

A Sourcebook and Reference Guide to International Experience

Barry Dalal-Clayton and Barry Sadler

New international sourcebook on SEA principles, approaches and instruments with coverage of all major industrialised countries including the US, UK/Europe, Canada, Australia, ....

Thomson's Wildlife on Site Handbook

A Practical Guide for Civil Engineers and Developers

Edited by Richard Arnold

Designed for civil engineers, developers and anyone else interested in wildlife, development and the law. It contains all the information you need regarding: ....