Environment Conservation http://www.coastalenvis.org Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:02:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Conservation Design for Subdivisions: A Practical Guide To Creating Open Space Networks http://www.coastalenvis.org/conservation-design-for-subdivisions-a-practical-guide-to-creating-open-space-networks http://www.coastalenvis.org/conservation-design-for-subdivisions-a-practical-guide-to-creating-open-space-networks#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:02:58 +0000 admin http://www.coastalenvis.org/conservation-design-for-subdivisions-a-practical-guide-to-creating-open-space-networks Conservation Design for Subdivisions: A Practical Guide To Creating Open Space Networks

In most communities, land use regulations are based on a limited model that allows for only one end result: the production of more and more suburbia, composed of endless subdivisions and shopping centers, that ultimately covers every bit of countryside with “improvements.” Fortunately, sensible alternatives to this approach do exist, and methods of developing land while at the same time conserving natural areas are available.

In Conservation Design for Subdivisions, Randall G. Arendt explores better ways of designing new residential developments than we have typically seen in our communities. He presents a practical handbook for residential developers, site designers, local officials, and landowners that explains how to implement new ideas about land-use planning and environmental protection. Abundantly illustrated with site plans (many of them in color), floor plans, photographs, and renditions of houses and landscapes, it describes a series of simple and straightforward techniques that allows for land-conserving development.

The author proposes a step-by-step approach to conserving natural areas by rearranging density on each development parcel as it is being planned so that only half (or less) of the buildable land is turned into houselots and streets. Homes are built in a less land-consumptive manner that allows the balance of property to be permanently protected and added to an interconnected network of green spaces and green corridors. Included in the volume are model zoning and subdivision ordinance provisions that can help citizens and local officials implement these innovative design ideas.

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]]> http://www.coastalenvis.org/conservation-design-for-subdivisions-a-practical-guide-to-creating-open-space-networks/feed 5 Biodiversity and Conservation (Routledge Introductions to Environment) http://www.coastalenvis.org/biodiversity-and-conservation-routledge-introductions-to-environment http://www.coastalenvis.org/biodiversity-and-conservation-routledge-introductions-to-environment#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:02:45 +0000 admin http://www.coastalenvis.org/biodiversity-and-conservation-routledge-introductions-to-environment Biodiversity and Conservation (Routledge Introductions to Environment)

This revised second edition provides an introductory guide through the maze of interdisciplinary themes that comprise ‘biodiversity.’ It combines biological sciences with insights into the origins, variety and distribution of biodiversity, analysis of the social and political context, and the threats to, and opportunities for, the survival of natural systems.

Whilst retaining its existing structure, this updated new edition reflects advances that have demonstrated the importance of living systems as drivers of environmental services vital to human health and security. The final chapter has been revised to tackle more explicitly the contrasting approaches to conservation, and throughout, the book has been updated to reflect new research and developments.

With highly original international case studies and ample illustrations to explain difficult topics clearly, this excellent book remains the only introductory text which brings together the full range of theory and practice of ‘biodiversity’ and ‘conservation’.

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]]> http://www.coastalenvis.org/biodiversity-and-conservation-routledge-introductions-to-environment/feed 1 Communities and the Environment: Ethnicity, Gender, and the State in Community-Based Conservation http://www.coastalenvis.org/communities-and-the-environment-ethnicity-gender-and-the-state-in-community-based-conservation http://www.coastalenvis.org/communities-and-the-environment-ethnicity-gender-and-the-state-in-community-based-conservation#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:02:44 +0000 admin http://www.coastalenvis.org/communities-and-the-environment-ethnicity-gender-and-the-state-in-community-based-conservation Communities and the Environment: Ethnicity, Gender, and the State in Community-Based Conservation

A discussion of community-based conservation. Although the contributors advocate community action, they cover its dangers as well as its promises. They explore the political contexts in which communities emerge and operate, focusing on issues related to ethnicity, gender and the state.

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]]> http://www.coastalenvis.org/communities-and-the-environment-ethnicity-gender-and-the-state-in-community-based-conservation/feed 0 Birder’s Conservation Handbook: 100 North American Birds at Risk http://www.coastalenvis.org/birders-conservation-handbook-100-north-american-birds-at-risk http://www.coastalenvis.org/birders-conservation-handbook-100-north-american-birds-at-risk#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:02:43 +0000 admin http://www.coastalenvis.org/birders-conservation-handbook-100-north-american-birds-at-risk Birder’s Conservation Handbook: 100 North American Birds at Risk

Until now there has been no single, comprehensive resource on the status of North America’s most threatened birds and what people can do to help protect them. Birder’s Conservation Handbook is the only book of its kind, written specifically to help birders and researchers understand the threats while providing actions to protect birds and their habitats. Jeffrey Wells has distilled vast amounts of essential information into a single easy-to-use volume-required reading for anyone who loves birds and wants to ensure they are protected. At-a-glance species accounts cover in detail North America’s one hundred most at-risk birds; each account is beautifully illustrated by today’s top bird artists. The text includes status, distribution, ecology, threats, conservation actions and needs, and references. A distribution map accompanies each entry. Chapters discuss birds as indicators of environmental health, the state of North American bird populations, major conservation issues, and initiatives now underway to improve the health of North America’s birds.

Birder’s Conservation Handbook is an indispensable resource for birdwatchers, researchers, naturalists, and conservationists. Reading it will inspire you to become an active steward of our birds and the habitats we share.

  • A comprehensive guide to North America’s one hundred most at-risk birds and how to protect them
  • Compact and easy to use, with beautiful illustrations and data organized for convenient, at-a-glance reference
  • Detailed species accounts, including distribution maps
  • Practical advice on conservation
  • Information on leading conservation agencies and resources

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]]> http://www.coastalenvis.org/birders-conservation-handbook-100-north-american-birds-at-risk/feed 0 Communication Skills for Conservation Professionals http://www.coastalenvis.org/communication-skills-for-conservation-professionals http://www.coastalenvis.org/communication-skills-for-conservation-professionals#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:02:42 +0000 admin http://www.coastalenvis.org/communication-skills-for-conservation-professionals Communication Skills for Conservation Professionals

Whether you are managing wetlands, protecting endangered species, or restoring ecosystems, you need to be able to communicate effectively in order to solve conservation and resource management problems. Communication Skills for Conservation Professionals can help you do just that—it is a practical and inspiring book that provides user-friendly guidance on achieving conservation goals through effective communication.
Following introductory chapters that draw on research from communication, psychology, sociology, and education to highlight elements critical for effective communication, the book describes how to gather background information and target audiences, explains how public relations can influence attitudes and behaviors, and outlines how to design and conduct a communications campaign. In addition, it provides step-by-step guidance for using print, broadcast, and electronic mass media; demonstrates methods for developing public talks, interpretive brochures, exhibits, and trails; and explores long-term conservation education strategies for students and adults.
 
This second edition of a widely praised book, originally published in 1999, includes new material on working with stakeholders, volunteers, and other groups to multiply conservation success. It also expands on the use of electronic media with examples of conservation Web pages, blogs, e-newsletters, and other new media. The book’s citations have been updated to include a host of Web sites and other electronic sources useful for planning and implementing communication programs.
 
Communication Skills for Conservation Professionals is a valuable addition to the conservationist’s toolbox that will help scientists, managers, concerned citizens, and students communicate more effectively.

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