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Geodiversity: Valuing and Conserving Abiotic Nature

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By: Murray Gray
434 pages, B/w photos, figs, tabs, maps
Geodiversity: Valuing and Conserving Abiotic Nature
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  • Geodiversity: Valuing and Conserving Abiotic Nature ISBN: 9780470848968 Paperback Oct 2003 Out of Print #142956
  • Geodiversity: Valuing and Conserving Abiotic Nature ISBN: 9780470848951 Hardback Dec 2003 Out of Print #143637
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A counterpoint to biodiversity, geodiversity describes the rocks, sediments, soils, fossils, landforms, and the physical processes that underlie our environment. This book describes the interrelationships between geodiversity and biodiversity, the value of geodiversity to society, as well as current threats to its existence.

Contents

Preface. Chapter 1. Defining Geodiversity. 1.1 A diverse world. 1.2 Biodiversity. 1.3 Geodiversity. 1.4 Geodiversity as a Resource. 1.5 Aims and Structure of the Book. Chapter 2. Describing Geodiversity. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Origin of the Earth. 2.3 Early history of the Earth. 2.4 Plate Tectonics. 2.5 Landscapes of Plate Interiors. 2.6 Earth Materials. 2.7 Processes and Landforms. 2.8 Conclusions. Chapter 3. Valuing Geodiversity. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Intrinsic or Existence Value. 3.3 Cultural Value. 3.4 Aesthetic Value. 3.5 Economic Value. 3.6 Functional Value. 3.7 Research and Educational Value. 3.8 Conclusions. Chapter 4. Threats to Geodiversity. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Mineral Extraction. 4.3 Landfill and Quarry Restoration. 4.4 Land Development and Urban Expansion. 4.5 Coastal Erosion and Protection. 4. 6 River Management, Hydrology and Engineering. 4.7 Forestry, Vegetation Growth and Removal. 4.8 Agriculture. 4.9 Other Land Management Changes. 4.10 Recreation/Tourism Pressures. 4.11 Removal of Geological Specimens. 4.12 Climate and Sea level Change. 4.13 Fire. 4.14 Military Activity. 4.15 Lack of Information/Education. 4.16 Cumulative Impacts and Sensitivity to Change. 4.17 Conclusions. Chapter 5. Conserving Geodiversity: The Protected Area and Legislative Approaches. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Beginning of the Conservation Movement in North America. 5.3 Early British Experience. 5.4 The Protected Area and Legislative Approaches. 5.5 International Conservation. 5.6 The European Dimension. 5.7 National Conservation Systems. 5.8 USA. 5.9 Canada. 5.10 UK. 5.11 Ireland. 5.12 Northern Europe. 5.13 Eastern Europe. 5.14 West Central Europe. 5.15 Southern Europe. 5.16 Australia. 5.17 New Zealand. 5.18 The Rest of the World. 5.19 International Geoconservation Revisited. 5.20 Conclusions. Chapter 6. Managing Geodiversity: New Approaches for the Wider Landscape. 6.1 Sustainable Management of the Georesource. 6.2 Assessing the Wider Geodiversity Resource. 6.3 Georestoration. 6.4 Landform Design. 6.5 Geomaterials. 6.6 Land use Planning Systems. 6.7 Environmental Impact Assessment. 6.8 Policies, Strategies, Audits and Charters. 6.9 Communication, Interpretation and Education. 6.10 Conclusions. Chapter 7. Integrating Geodiversity and Biodiversity. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Criticisms of "Geodiversity". 7.3 Measuring Geodiversity. 7.4 Integrating Geodiversity and Biodiversity. 7.5 Integrated Land Management. 7.6 Potential Geodiversity/Biodiversity Conflicts. 7.7 Conclusions. Chapter 8. Towards a Vision for Geodiversity Conservation. 8.1 Valuing and Conserving Geodiversity. 8.2 A Vision for Geodiversity Conservation. References. Index.

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Biography

Murray Gray is a member of the Department of Geography, Queen Mary, University of London, UK.

Out of Print
By: Murray Gray
434 pages, B/w photos, figs, tabs, maps
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thought provoking and timely volume. (Progress in Physical Geography, Vol.29, No.1, 2005)

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