Assessing The Ecological Integrity Of Running Waters (Developments in Hydrobiology)

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The assessment of the ecological integrity of running waters is a prerequisite to an understanding of the effects of human alterations. The evaluation of degradation processes provides key information on how to avoid further negative impacts. The success of future conservation, mitigation and restoration activities will rely on sound assessment methodologies and their ecological relevance and applicability. Assessment methodologies are therefore an integral part of sustainable river management.
This book synthesizes and discusses state-of-the-art experiences in assessment methodologies. Including the latest knowledge on structures, processes and functions of running waters as a fundamental basis for developing adequate assessment methods, the book focuses on method development, application, and in particular on integrated assessment methods.
This book is directed at scientists and managers with the aim of more effective preservation, restoration and maintenance of the ecological integrity of running water ecosystems.

Ecological Integrity & The Mgmt Of Ecosystems

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Ecological Integrity & The Mgmt Of Ecosystems
WOODLEY
Manufacturer: CRC
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Today, efforts are being made to rehabilitate badly degraded ecosystems and protect areas which have important ecological value, such as national parks, critical fish and wildlife habitats, natural communities and endangered species. Since human values are an integral part of the decisions to protect or rehabilitate-the goals and objectives for such actions are often unclear. Concepts of "health," "integrity" and "diversity" express important values associated with management actions but they do not provide clear guidelines for these actions. The criteria developed and applied in this book provide guidelines and serve as a road map to anyone involved in ecosystem management-scientists, land managers and policy makers.

Perspectives on Ecological Integrity (Environmental Science and Technology Library)

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Perspectives on Ecological Integrity (Environmental Science and Technology Library)

Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 0792337344

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Concepts of ecological integrity have recently been proposed to facilitate enhanced protection of biological and ecological resources against the threat of human activities. The promotion of ecological integrity as a basis for public policy and decision making stems from scientists and others concerned about the threats of human activities to ecosystems and species, and from philosophers attempting to derive a more suitable ethic to guide the relationships between humans and the non-human environment. Although ecological integrity has been proposed as a norm for public policy and decision making, the concept is relatively new and therefore the underlying scientific and philosophical rationales have not been fully developed. This book offers a number of perspectives to stimulate and inform future discussion on the importance and consequences of ecological integrity for science, morality and public policy.
Audience: Environmental professionals, whether academic, governmental or industrial, or working in the private consultancy sector. Also suitable as an upper-level reference text.

Contribution of live fences to the ecological integrity of agricultural landscapes [An article from: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment]

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Contribution of live fences to the ecological integrity of agricultural landscapes [An article from: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment]
C.A. Harvey , C. Villanueva , J. Villacis , and M Chacon
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000RR52D6

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This digital document is a journal article from Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Live fences are conspicuous features of agricultural landscapes across Central America but there is remarkably little information about their abundance, distribution, and function. Here we present a detailed analysis of: (1) the abundance, composition, structure and distribution of live fences in four contrasting cattle-producing areas of Costa Rica and Nicaragua; (2) the management of live fences by farmers; and (3) the ecological roles of live fences in providing habitat, resources and connectivity for wildlife. Data on botanical composition and structure are complemented by documentation of local knowledge about live fences and associated management practices, as well as an assessment of fauna that utilize them. Live fences were common, occurring on between 49% and 89% of cattle farms, with an overall mean of 0.14+/-0.01kmha^-^1 of farm land and almost 20 fences per farm. They were generally short (164.3+/-5.4m), narrow (3.76+/-0.03m) and densely planted (323.1+/-8.6treeskm^-^1), consisting primarily of planted trees. The mean tree species richness for individual fences in each landscape was low (from 1.4 to 7.5 species per fence), but landscape species richness was higher (from 27 to 85 species, with over 70 species in three out of four sites). A total of 161 tree and palm species were recorded in the live fences across the four sites. The abundance, tree species composition and structure of live fences varied across farms and landscapes, reflecting differences in environmental conditions and management strategies. In all landscapes the main productive roles of live fences were to divide pastures and serve as barriers to animal movement, although they were also sources of fodder, firewood, timber and fruit. The main ecological roles were to provide habitats and resources for animal species and structural connectivity of woody habitat across the agricultural landscape. More than 160 species of birds, bats, dung beetles and butterflies were recorded visiting them. Their value for biodiversity conservation depended on their species composition, structural diversity and arrangement within the landscape, all of which were heavily influenced by management currently undertaken by farmers in pursuit of production rather than conservation goals. Live fences are important features of agricultural landscapes that merit much greater attention in sustainable land management strategies and need to be an explicit element in regulations and incentives that aim to enhance the ecological integrity of rural landscapes in Central America.

Integrity, stability and management of protection forests in the European Alps [An article from: Forest Ecology and Management]

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Integrity, stability and management of protection forests in the European Alps [An article from: Forest Ecology and Management]
L.K. Dorren , F. Berger , A.C. Imeson , B. Maier , and Rey
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is a journal article from Forest Ecology and Management, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Ecosystem management of protection forests aims at maintaining forests near a state during which effective protection is secured. As the evolution of a dynamic forest ecosystem cannot be stopped, silvicultural measures are required which aim at maintaining both the ecosystem integrity and the protective function of mountain forests. Ecosystem integrity is defined as the system's capacity to maintain structure and ecosystem functions using processes and elements characteristic for its ecoregion. Here, ecosystem functions also reflect the capability of the ecosystem to provide functions of value to humans. Ecosystem integrity of a protection forest implies that the stability (mainly the property resilience is addressed) of the forest is high, because that is required to provide a high level of protection in the long term. The main conditions promoting natural evolutionary processes and ecological stability in protection forests are: (1) a diverse composition of species; (2) sufficient natural regeneration; (3) an optimal forest structure. The first example in this chapter explains how these conditions might be achieved by silvicultural interventions in a forest that mainly protects against rockfall in the Austrian Alps. The second example deals with socio-economic aspects of ecosystem integrity of a forest that also protects against rockfall, but then in the French Alps. Both examples show that forest authorities are aware of techniques to improve the stand stability of protection forests, but the problem is that current forest management is often a kind of trial and error, because the exact consequences of interventions for forest ecosystem dynamics are not known. Therefore, it is proposed that forest ecosystem research should shift focus from protection forest dynamics to the geo-ecosystem functioning of protection forests, including the effects of natural and human disturbances. For this, the concept of panarchy may be a promising way forward.

Biophysical and historical aspects of species and ecosystems of the Medicine Bow National Forest

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Biophysical and historical aspects of species and ecosystems of the Medicine Bow National Forest
Judy Von Ahlefeldt
Manufacturer: Medicine Bow National Forest
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006QUN6E

Ekosistemy: Ustoichivost, konkurentsiia, tselenapravlennoe preobrazovanie

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Ekosistemy: Ustoichivost, konkurentsiia, tselenapravlennoe preobrazovanie
S. A Zimov
Manufacturer: "Nauka"
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 5020035459

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Train like the pros to improve your golf game. Kelly Blackburn is a fitness consultant and personal trainer to PGA TOUR professionals, as well as the fitness contributor for pgatour.com the official website for the PGA TOUR. In Exercises for Elite Golf Performance, she provides her trend-setting strength and flexibility system, the "Elite Golf Performance Program." This system has helped the pros drop strokes from their scores, and it can do the same for you!

Blackburn includes 138 illustrated exercises so you can easily see how each is performed and make sure you're always using proper technique. First, you'll use her "Fitness Analyzer" to pinpoint your current fitness level. Then, you'll begin one of the three levels of strength programs, so you can benefit from this program right away no matter what shape you're in now.

It takes more than new equipment to turn your golf game around. Better physical conditioning is what allows the pros to hit drives farther than ever and play 72-hole tournaments nearly every week. Use the pros' workouts to get in shape now and see significant results on your scorecard for the rest of your life.

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Very Helpful.......2005-09-20

I was looking for exercises that I could do at home that would help my golf game. All of the exercises in the book can be done at home although some equipment is required. With just a set of hand weights, most of the exercises can be done. The exercises are well illustrated and not too difficult.

Great Book with a complete list of exercises for all golfers.......2005-04-10

This book has excellent pictures with easy to follow exercises. This book is like no other because it goes
through practically every muscle
to build
strength in.

She goes over how to work-out the quadriceps, outer thigh muscles, back, shoulders. This helped me to increase
my clubhead speed.

I also highly recommend,
The Ultimate Golf Instruction Guide: Key Techniques for
Becoming a Zero Handicap Golfer or Better
(author is Patrick Leonardi).
The second book helped me to play consistently good at golf. It
has extremely effective techniques.

Blackburn's book helped me to gain strength, which contributed to me hitting the ball further.

Worth the Money.......2002-03-09

I've been Sticking to the program for 1 month now and notice a big diffrence in my back swing (More Flexable). Key to this book is give it time.

Aerobics Class Meets Golf?.......2001-08-26

Not much on how to put together a program, mostly exercise photos, most of which appear to be exercises from the aerobics class at my club. Elite? My oppinion is NOT!

It Works!.......2000-02-20

This program makes sense! I bought this book in November for my trainer and he developed my program using the guidelines recommended. I have increased my driving distance 14 yards, I have more energy for all 18 holes and I feel great!

The Elements of Copywriting: The Essential Guide to Creating Copy That Gets the Results You Want
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Good Basic Copywriting Text

An Excellent Copywriting Primer

Wonderful content, great reference source.

Nice Overview of Copywriting Areas

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The Elements of Copywriting: The Essential Guide to Creating Copy That Gets the Results You Want
Gary Blake , and Robert W. Bly
Manufacturer: Longman
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Binding: Paperback

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The Online Copywriter's Handbook : Everything You Need to Know to Write Electronic Copy That Sells

ASIN: 0028626303

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Gary Blake and Robert W. Bly have written a straightforward, well-organized guide to writing "copy intended to sell": ads, direct mail, brochures, catalogs, press releases, press kits, audiovisual promotions, Web-site material, and the like. Copywriting is different from any other writing, business or otherwise. Redundancy that reiterates. Superlatives! "Quotation marks." Sentence fragments. That's what sells. While Blake and Bly address each copywriting task individually, there are some rules that apply across the board: focus on the customer, not the product; use a conversational, friendly tone; use simple words and short sentences; and close with a "call to action" (involving the use of a coupon, Web-site address, toll-free number, etc.). One chapter, on "power copywriting techniques," discloses how to use ingredients such as research, adjectives, testimonials, and guarantees to make your ad stand out. And remember: "If you have to choose between being clever and obscure or simple and straightforward," say the authors, "we advise you to be the latter. You may not win any advertising awards, but at least you'll sell some merchandise." (A warning to owners of Bly's The Copywriter's Handbook: while there is much original material here, a substantial part of The Elements of Copywriting is reprinted here, slightly paraphrased.) --Jane Steinberg

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In the tradition of The Elements of Style, here is a concise handbook of the principles and practice of writing effective ads, brochures, and every other type of copy intended to persuade. It covers writing headlines and body copy as well as increasing readership and response, and goes on to provide copy guidelines for print ads, direct mail, brochures, catalogs, press releases, electronic messages, and more.

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Good Basic Copywriting Text.......2005-08-12

I read the book in 2 days and immediately found ideas that improved my current writing and editing projects. This is not a cutting edge, radically innovative book. It is a short, well organized, basic copywriting text. I'm glad I bought it.

An Excellent Copywriting Primer.......2004-01-08

With this book, Gary Blake and Robert W. Bly have written a well-organized and concise guide to copywriting. While not nearly as comprehensive as Bly's "The Copywriter's Handbook,"(which you also get if you are buying this book), "The Elements of Copywriting" is a great introduction to copywriting for most people. It covers a number of areas of copywriting: display advertising, direct mail, brochures, catalogs, press releases, press kits, audiovisual promotions, Web-site material, and more.

It quickly and deftly outlines the differences between copywriting and other writing, e.g., it's perfectly acceptable to use "And" to begin sentences in advertising copy. Blake and Bly address each type of copywriting task mentioned above individually, as well as providing more broad-based rules for copywriting: use a conversational, friendly tone; use simple words and short sentences;focus on the customer, not the product; and close with a "call to action."

This is a very concise guide to copywriting that is an excellent starting point for those wanting to learn the craft.

Wonderful content, great reference source........2002-03-17

Gary Blake and Robert Bly do a great job of bringing the core of copywriting. I find this book more a reference than something I am going to read cover to cover. Great coverage of Direct Mail and writing for the web, all around very useful book in helping my customers become more profitable - plus improve my own sales and marketing materials.

Only caveat, the paragraphs could use a bit more space between them and some other font for headlines would make it easier to read. Outside of that the content is superb!

Nice Overview of Copywriting Areas.......2001-10-24

The Elements of Copywriting nicely explains how to write copy that sells in the most important areas/fields such as direct mail, press releases, product catalogues etc.

As a junior copywriter at an advertising agency I can recommend this book to junior copywriters or persons that are thinking of becomming copywriters. For seniors this book will probably be too general in its content. How ever the first part of the book can be used for inspiration on where to put your emphasis in your copy. And because of that it might be helpful even for seniors.

The greatest thing about The Elements of Copywriting is how the content is organized. You can read it from cover to cover or use it as a reference. I'll keep this book on my desk - it might come in handy when I'm low on ideas..

FUNNY YOU SHOULD PLACE WITH ROY WILLIAMS BOOK.......2001-10-04

I DIDN'T ORDER THE BOOK AFTER READING THE REVIEWS AND THE TABLE OF CONTENTS AS I AM AN AVID READER OF ROY WILLIAMS WORKS. IF YOU READ HIS BOOKS HE MENTIONS "A LITTLE BIT" ABOUT HOW TO USE PRINT; HOWEVER, HIS PRIMARY FOCUS, IN MY OPINION, IS HOW TO USE THE POWER OF SOUND IN BROADCAST ADVERTISING. THE QUICKEST WAY INTO THE CUSTOMER'S MIND IS THROUGH THE EAR AND BROCA. I DIDN'T THINK I WOULD FIND THAT IN HOW TO WRITE BROCHURES, HEADLINES, ETC.

The Elements Of Copywriting: The Essential Guide To Creating Copy That Gets The Results You Want

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The Elements Of Copywriting: The Essential Guide To Creating Copy That Gets The Results You Want
Gary and Robert W. Bly Blake
Manufacturer: Macmillan General Reference
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8UW7O

Metamorph: 9th International Architecture Exhibition
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Metamorph: 9th International Architecture Exhibition
Kurt W. Forster
Manufacturer: Rizzoli International Publications
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ASIN: 0847826651
Release Date: 2004-11-27

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This three-volume catalogue of the 9th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennial presents an anthology of ideas centered around this year's theme: metamorphosis. The 2004 exhibition celebrates the critical transformations which over the past several decades have been so profound as to mark a momentous passage in the evolution of architecture from its postwar condition and status to its current and future potential.
Metamorph features the most important current projects from the world's top architects featured in the Venice Architecture Biennial. Established architects such as Peter Eisenman and Frank Gehry will be featured as well as the latest emerging talents, tendencies, and accomplishments. This book will be the definitive catalog of what is perhaps the most important architecture exhibition in the world.

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