Centres of Plant Diversity: A Guide and Strategy for their Conservation. Vol. 1: Europe, Africa, South West Asia and the Middle East
- Publisher : WWF/IUCN
- Published In : Cambridge
- Illustrations : b/w photos, 15 maps
Description:
First of a three-volume work, which contains accounts of nearly 250 major sites for conservation of plant diversity worldwide. Vol. 1 covers Europe, the Atlantic Islands, Africa and the islands of the Western Indian Ocean, South West Asia and the Middle East.
The sites have been selected partly on the basis of floristic statistics, but especially with reference to the detailed knowledge of numerous botanists familiar with particular parts of the world. The Data Sheet for each site is set within a regional coontext , outlining wider patterns of plant distributions threats and conservation efforts.
Essential reading for all concerned with planning land use strategies for conservation and appropriate development.
Condition
Vg in d/w.