Conserving Biodiversity in East African Forests A Study of the Eastern Arc Mountains

Tanzania is one of the most biologically diverse nations in the world. Traveling from west to east across Tanzania, one encounters an incredible array of ecosystems and species. Beginning at Lakes Victoria, Tanganyika, and Nyasa that form much of the western boundary of Tanzania, one finds the most...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Newmark, W.D.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2002, 2002
Edition:1st ed. 2002
Series:Ecological Studies, Analysis and Synthesis
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 What Is Biodiversity?
  • 2 The Eastern Arc Mountains and Their Biological Significance
  • 3 Importance of Biodiversity
  • 4 Current Threats to Biodiversity
  • 5 Site-Specific Knowledge Important for Conserving Biodiversity
  • 6 Site-Specific Activities Useful for Conserving Biodiversity
  • 7 Summary and Conclusions
  • References