[Oxford] / Hong Kong: Oxford University Press / Periplus Editions. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. Date: 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0945971737 . Ex-library, TVNZ Natural History, Dunedin. Library card pocket on front endpaper. Dust-jacket protected in archival mylar cover. ; xxiv, 802, [2 (blank)] pages + 22 colour plate leaves at rear. Maps on endpapers. Mauve boards with gilt lettering on spine and front board. Page dimensions: 228 x 152mm. "This book starts by examining each of the major ecosystems in Kalimantan and the interrelationships of some of the component species. An attempt has been made to identify the limitations on direct harvesting of products and the vulnerability of different ecosystems to overexploitation and modification. The book tales a look at Bornean peoples, describing their traditional attitudes to and relationships with their forest environment. There are many lessons to be learned about the sustainable use of natural resources from the island's indigenous peoples." - from dust-jacket blurb. Series: The Ecology of Indonesia. Volume III. . 1997. Oxford University Press / Periplus Editions ISBN 0945971737 9780945971733 [NZ]

Periplus Editions 1997 First edition. Full leather Fine. Leather bound 802 p. Contains: Illustrations. Ecology of Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo), III. Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo, is a global center for biodiversity. Because of its rich supply of natural resources, Kalimantan has also been a key player in Indonesia's economic development. As a result of unsustainable logging and industrial development, many of the island's unique riverine, rainforest, wetland, and coastal habitats are vulnerable and highly endangered. Part of The Ecology of Indonesia series, The Ecology of Kalimantan presents a complete summary of our current scientific knowledge about the ecosystems of Kalimantan. Using numerous maps, color photographs, and line-drawings, it examines each of the major ecosystems of the island and the interrelationships between some of their component species. It also focuses on the people of Kalimantan and their use of natural resources, as a major part of these ecosystems. The second part of the book examines the potential of Kalimantan's different land units for the development of commercial production systems such as plantations and agroforestry. Guidelines on resource conservation, ecologically sustainable management plans, and the ecological consequences of development are integrated into this. Accessible to any reader with an interest in the region, this book will be an invaluable handbook for all individuals involved in conservation, ecol ...

Periplus Editions, Date: 1996. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1996. Periplus Editions ISBN 0945971737 9780945971733 [AU]

ISBN10: 0945971737, ISBN13: 9780945971733, [publisher: Periplus Editions] Hardcover Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 3.26
[Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1997]

Periplus Editions (HK), Limited. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Periplus Editions (HK), Limited ISBN 0945971737 9780945971733 [US]

ISBN10: 0945971737, ISBN13: 9780945971733, [publisher: Periplus Editions] Hardcover Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 3.26
[Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1997]

Periplus Editions, Date: 1996. The Ecology of Indonesia Series, Volume 3. 802 pages followed by many colour plates. Figures and tables in the text. Mapped endpapers. Pages are in very good, clean condition. Small stamp on the half-title page. Light wear on corners, head/tail of spine. Brown, illustrated DJ with red titles. Spine darkened, small tear at the head. Light wear on corners and edges. Rare book. VG+/VG. Hardcover. VG+/VG. 1996. Periplus Editions ISBN 0945971737 9780945971733 [CA]

ISBN10: 0945971737, ISBN13: 9780945971733, [publisher: Periplus Editions] Hardcover
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Hong Kong: Periplus Editions, Date: 1996. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Good. The Ecology of Indonesia Series Volume III. Previous owner's name inside. Front corner of dust jacket torn away. Slight edge wear to cover. 802 pages of text, plus section of color photographs. A complete summary of current scientific knowledge about Borneo. Rainforest and riverine habitats endangered by logging and industrial devlopment are described in detail, along with a discussion of land use patterns and current problems. 1996. Periplus Editions ISBN 0945971737 9780945971733 [US]

ISBN10: 0945971737, ISBN13: 9780945971733, [publisher: Periplus Editions, Hong Kong] Hardcover The Ecology of Indonesia Series Volume III. Previous owner's name inside. Front corner of dust jacket torn away. Slight edge wear to cover. 802 pages of text, plus section of color photographs. A complete summary of current scientific knowledge about Borneo. Rainforest and riverine habitats endangered by logging and industrial devlopment are described in detail, along with a discussion of land use patterns and current problems.
[Seattle, WA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]
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