Threats to Mangrove Forests Hazards, Vulnerability, and Management

This book focuses on the worldwide threats to mangrove forests and the management solutions currently being used to counteract those hazards. Designed for the professional or specialist in marine science, coastal zone management, biology, and related disciplines, this work will appeal to those not o...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Makowski, Christopher (Editor), Finkl, Charles W. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
Series:Coastal Research Library
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book focuses on the worldwide threats to mangrove forests and the management solutions currently being used to counteract those hazards. Designed for the professional or specialist in marine science, coastal zone management, biology, and related disciplines, this work will appeal to those not only working to protect mangrove forests, but also the surrounding coastal areas of all types. Examples are drawn from many different geographic areas, including North and South America, India, and Southeast Asia. Subject areas covered include both human-induced and natural impacts to mangroves, intended or otherwise, as well as the efforts being made by coastal researchers to promote restoration of these coastal fringing forests.
Physical Description:XIII, 724 p. 431 illus., 335 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783319730165