Grey literature | 1996
The conservation atlas of tropical forests : the Americas
The threats to the forests of tropical America have been the centre of international environmental concern for some time, yet the material in this atlas highlights the continuing extent of scientific uncertainty over the critical issues that will determine the future use and conservation of…
Publication | 1996
Examines the educational and training needs arising from relevant legal instruments; covers education and training currently undertaken by national programmes; and, by considering the range of tools available, identifies initiatives for improving the environmental education of scientists,…
Publication | 1995
A global strategy for the conservation of marine turtles
Without active intervention and management, Marine turtle populations are expected to continue their decline to extinction. This strategy covering nine individual strategies ranging from research and monitoring to funding for marine turtle conservation is intended to meet the need for a…
Jointly published | 1995
FROGGIE : Forest Reserves of Ghana : Graphical Information Exhibitor : manual for the program
An interactive database and dynamic map of plants and forests in Ghana accompanies this report.
Publication | 1995
Forest protection in Ghana with particular reference to vegetation and plant species
Forest management in Ghana is in a transition period. This report looks at the historical background and forest condition today, summarises a recent botanical survey, and offers recommendations for a new management regime given the seriously threatened state of many forest reserves.
Publication | 1995
IUCN Sahel studies : Sahel-Sahel a controversial vision
This report analyses the factors which motivate land use by rural populations and provides a context for any policy or strategy which addresses natural resource conservation in the Sahel. The author suggests that production systems in the Sahel have reached or even exceeded their capacity to…
Publication | 1995
Megapodes : an action plan for their conservation 1995-1999
Publication | 1994
Protecting nature : regional reviews of protected areas
This volume describes the major issues facing protected areas, both terrestrial and marine, and discusses the approaches needed to address these issues. An additional section, drawing upon the expertise of CNPPA's vice-chair, marine, and members of 14 task forces, specifically addresses…
Publication | 1994
This work draws attention to the conservation problems confronting these species. The general lack of knowledge about this group has meant that they are afforded little protection.