Understanding Invasive Species in the Galapagos Islands, Mar?a de Lourdes Torres; Carlos F. Mena
Автор: Stahl, Peter W. Astudillo, Fernando J. Jamieson, Ross W. Quiroga, Diego Delgado, Florencio Название: Historical ecology and archaeology in the galapagos islands ISBN: 0813066271 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780813066271 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 75240.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: The Gal?pagos Islands are one of the world's premiere nature attractions, home to unique ecosystems widely thought to be untouched and pristine. Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Gal?pagos Islands reveals that the archipelago is not as isolated as many imagine, examining how centuries of human occupation have transformed its landscape. This book shows that the island chain has been a part of global networks since its discovery in 1535 and traces the changes caused by human colonization. Central to this history is the sugar plantation Hacienda El Progreso on San Crist?bal Island. Here, zooarchaeological and archaeobotanical evidence documents the introduction of exotic species and landscape transformations, and material evidence attests that inhabitants maintained connections to the outside world for consumer goods. Beyond illuminating the human history of the islands, the authors also look at the impact of visitors to Gal?pagos National Park today, raising questions about tourism's role in biological conservation, preservation, and restoration.
Автор: Byers Clive Название: Birds of Ecuador and Galapagos ISBN: 1472974484 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472974488 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 9890.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание:
Although it is one of South America's smallest countries, Ecuador is home to nearly 1,600 species of birds. This is thanks to the huge variety of habitats created by the Andes. The country is a birder's paradise and an increasingly popular tourist destination. Areas such as Tandayapa, Mindo and La Selva are renowned for their birdwatching potential and boast such dramatic species as Toucan Barbet, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Andean Condor, Giant Conebill and Ocellated Tapaculo, plus an array of brightly coloured manikins, cotingas, tanagers and hummingbirds. Offshore, the Galapagos Islands provide one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles.Two hundred and fifty-two of Ecuador and the Galapagos' most interesting and spectacular birds are featured in this concise and easy-to-use guide.
Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allow the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.
Автор: Mar?a de Lourdes Torres; Carlos Mena Название: Understanding Invasive Species in the Galapagos Islands ISBN: 3319671766 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319671765 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 111790.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book investigates the introduction of invasive species and their behavior in oceanic islands. How can we define invasive species? What is their history? How did they come to dominate and transform ecosystems? These are relevant questions when trying to understand the behavior of invasive species—primarily in fragile ecosystems such as islands—and to understand the biological, ecological, social and economic impacts of invasions.
We chose the Galapagos Islands, a place well-known to be unique in the study of evolution, as a laboratory to analyze the interactions between invasive and endemic species, to understand the makeup of the ecosystems emerging after invasions have occurred, to describe the relationships of invasives with the people that live in these islands, and to try to develop comprehensive analyses on this topic from multi-scalar and multi-disciplinary points of view. For a long time, the discussion has been about how proper management of the species could achieve two main goals: the eradication of the species to recover affected ecosystems and the conservation of endemic species. The discussion has taken on other nuances, including the suggestion that an invasive species, when it is already adapted to an ecosystem, forms an integral part of it, and thus eradication would in itself go against conservation. On the other hand, some invasive species are not only part of the biological compound of the island ecosystems, but they also form part of the social and cultural history of the inhabited islands. Some of these identified by the local inhabitants are species of real or potential economic value.
Автор: Quiroga Название: Darwin, Darwinism and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands ISBN: 3319340506 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319340500 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 102480.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The book explores how Darwin?s legendary and mythologized visit to the Galapagos affected the socioecosystems of the Islands, as well as the cultural and intellectual traditions of Ecuador and Latin America. It highlights in what way the connection between Darwin and the Galapagos has had real, enduring and paradoxical effects in the Archipelago. This Twenty Century construct of the Galapagos as the cradle of Darwin’s theory and insights triggered not only the definition of the Galapagos as a living natural laboratory but also the production of a series of conservation practices and the reshaping of the Galapagos as a tourism destination with an increasingly important flow of tourists that potentially threaten its fragile ecosystems. The book argues that the idea of a Darwinian living laboratory has been limited by the success of the very same constructs that promote its conservation. It suggests critical interpretations of this paradox by questioning many of the dichotomies that have been created to understand nature and its conservation. We also explore some possible ways in which Darwin's ideas can be used to better understand the social and natural threats facing the Islands and to develop sustainable and successful management practices.
Автор: Daniel Kelley; Kevin Page; Diego Quiroga; Raul Sal Название: In the Footsteps of Darwin: Geoheritage, Geotourism and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands ISBN: 3030059146 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030059149 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 139750.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book provides the first-ever overview of and guide to the geological setting and related features of the famous, volcanically active Galapagos Islands, as well as an in-depth analysis of the setting’s relationship to the region’s unique and iconic ecology, and its conservation. Further, it provides an introduction to human settlement and activity on the islands, including the transition from subsistence to a fishing economy and more recently tourism, all in the context of increasingly restrictive conservation regulations. Importantly, the book also explores the development of the concept and practice of sustainable development across the islands as a framework for future economic development, pursuing an approach that reconciles the needs of the resident population with conservation of this fragile environment.The book is intended for a broad readership, from those engaged in geological and ecological studies, college and university educators and conservation practitioners, to more general visitors to the islands.
Автор: Stephen J. Walsh; Carlos F. Mena Название: Science and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands ISBN: 1493902164 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781493902163 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 102480.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: In this launch of the Galapagos series, this book provides a broad “framing” assessment of the current status of social and ecological systems in the Galapagos Islands, and the feedback that explicitly links people to the environment. It also highlights the challenges to conservation imposed by tourism in the Galapagos Islands and the attendant migration of people from mainland Ecuador to service the burgeoning tourism industry. Further, there is an emphasize on the status of the terrestrial and marine environments that form the very foundation of the deep attraction to the Islands by tourists, residents, scholars, and conservationists.
Автор: Gabriel Trueba; Carlos Mont?far Название: Evolution from the Galapagos ISBN: 1489991352 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781489991355 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 113180.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book collects significant lectures from two Galapagos Summits on Evolution, promoting comprehensive research on evolution and ecology and to make the research results available to students and teachers everywhere, especially in developing countries.
Автор: Gabriel Trueba; Carlos Mont?far Название: Evolution from the Galapagos ISBN: 1461467314 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781461467311 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 130610.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book collects significant lectures from two Galapagos Summits on Evolution, promoting comprehensive research on evolution and ecology and to make the research results available to students and teachers everywhere, especially in developing countries.
Автор: Judith Denkinger; Luis Vinueza Название: The Galapagos Marine Reserve ISBN: 3319375601 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319375601 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 102480.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book focuses on how marine systems respond to natural and anthropogenic perturbations (ENSO, overfishing, pollution, tourism, invasive species, climate-change).
Автор: Tekulsky Mathew Название: Galapagos Birds: A Photographic Voyage ISBN: 195154112X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781951541125 Издательство: ACC-distribution titles Рейтинг: Цена: 21950.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: If a picture is worth a thousand words, the 45 photographic images in Mathew Tekulsky`s Galapagos Birds speaks volumes about these unique and fantastic creatures that live in one tiny part of the world
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