Urban Nature Conservation

Urban Nature Conservation
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 9781135154189
ISBN-13 : 113515418X
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Book Synopsis Urban Nature Conservation by : Stephen Forbes

Download or read book Urban Nature Conservation written by Stephen Forbes and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban nature conservation is a field that has grown rapidly in importance over the past 20 years and will continue to do so in the coming years as landscape ecology and greenspace planning become established disciplines. A widespread concern and interest in the wild plants and animal life found in urban areas now influences the policies and practices of land management organizations. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject. It will assist professionals in formulating strategic management policies that integrate urban nature conservation into the wider context of landscape management and urban planning.


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