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Forging a Sustainable Southwest

Author : Stephen E. Strom
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816553696
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Forging a Sustainable Southwest written by Stephen E. Strom and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature has presented us with a gift of incalculable value: astounding diversity of plant and animal life and interwoven biological and physical systems of intricate complexity and beauty. We are faced today with an existential environmental and moral challenge: can we find common purpose in protecting and cherishing these masterpieces and in restoring a sense of shared responsibility for stewarding our endowment? Forging a Sustainable Southwest introduces readers to four conservation efforts that provide insight into how diverse groups of citizens have worked collaboratively to develop visions for land use that harmonized sometimes conflicting ecological, economic, cultural, and community needs. Through the voices of more than seventy individuals involved in these efforts, we learn how they’ve developed plans for protecting, restoring, and stewarding lands sustainably; the management and funding tools they’ve used; and their perceptions of the challenges that remain and how to meet them. This book details efforts to craft the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan, establish Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, protect Cienega Ranch, and create the Malpai Borderlands Group. It will appeal to anyone interested in grassroots efforts to protect the vital ecosystems of the western United States. These inspiring stories of citizens and groups working together demonstrate a path for the future built day-by-day: breaking bread at potlucks, holding informal front-porch discussions, and later finding common purpose in community-wide meetings. Might their efforts reveal a path to rebuilding our democratic systems from the ground up?

Environmental Winds

Author : Michael J. Hathaway
Publisher : University of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520276205
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Environmental Winds written by Michael J. Hathaway and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2013-07-26 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Winds challenges the notion that globalized social formations emerged solely in the Global North prior to impacting the Global South. Instead, such formations have been constituted, transformed, and propelled through diverse, site-specific social interactions that complicate and defy divisions between 'global' and 'local.' The book brings the reader into the lives of Chinese scientists, officials, villagers, and expatriate conservationists who were caught up in environmental trends over the past 25 years. Hathaway reveals how global environmentalism has been enacted and altered in China, often with unanticipated effects, such as the rise of indigenous rights, or the reconfiguration of human/animal relationships, fostering what rural villagers refer to as “the revenge of wild elephants.”

Toward Sustainability for Missouri Forests

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Toward Sustainability for Missouri Forests written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Primates of the World

Author : Jaclyn H. Wolfheim
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9783718601905
Total Pages : 860 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Primates of the World written by Jaclyn H. Wolfheim and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1983 with total page 860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1983. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Sonoita Plain

Author : Carl E. Bock
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816523627
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book Sonoita Plain written by Carl E. Bock and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch is a tract of 8,000 acres on the Sonoita Plain that was established in 1968 by the Appleton family and is now part of the sanctuary system of the National Audubon Society. To all appearances it is an ordinary piece of land, but for the last 35 years it has been treated in an extraordinary way - by leaving it alone. No grazing to influence grass production. No dam building to hold back flash floods. No pest control. No firefighting. By employing such nonaction, might we gain a glimpse of what this land was like hundreds, even thousands, of years ago? Through essays and photographs focusing on the Research Ranch Sanctuary and surrounding area, this book reveals the complex ecology and unique aesthetics of its grasslands and savannas. Carl and Jane Bock and Stephen E. Strom share a passion for the remarkable beauty found here, and in their book they describe its environment, biodiversity, and human history.

Natural Landmarks of Arizona

Author : David Yetman
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816542457
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Natural Landmarks of Arizona written by David Yetman and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural Landmarks of Arizona celebrates the vast geological past of Arizona’s natural monuments through the eyes of a celebrated storyteller who has called Arizona home for most of his life. David Yetman shows us how Arizona’s most iconic landmarks were formed millions of years ago and sheds light on the more recent histories of these landmarks as well. These peaks and ranges offer striking intrusions into the Arizona horizon, giving our southwestern state some of the most memorable views, hikes, climbs, and bike rides anywhere in the world. They orient us, they locate us, and they are steadfast through generations. Whether you have climbed these peaks many times, enjoy seeing them from your car window, or simply want to learn more about southwestern geology and history, reading Natural Landmarks of Arizona is a fascinating way to learn about the ancient and recent history of beloved places such as Cathedral Rock, Granite Dells, Kitt Peak, and many others. With Yetman as your guide, you can tuck this book into your glove box and hit the road with profound new knowledge about the towering natural monuments that define our beautiful Arizona landscapes.

Urban Sustainability in the US

Author : Melissa Keeley
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319932969
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Urban Sustainability in the US written by Melissa Keeley and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-31 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cities are stepping forward to address the critical sustainability challenges of the 21st century. Meeting the demands of complex issues requires municipalities to evaluate problems and their solutions in more holistic, integrated, and collaborative ways. Drawn from plans and progress reports from more than fifty US cities, this book examines how urban leaders conceptualize sustainability, plan effective strategies, and take action. Chapters examine various topical themes including equity, the green economy, climate change, energy, transportation, water, green space, and waste. Throughout the text, the authors highlight best practices in innovative solutions, recognizing the multiple benefits of sustainability projects, environmental justice, governance, education and communication.

Earth and Mars

Author : Stephen E. Strom
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 081650038X
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Earth and Mars written by Stephen E. Strom and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Earth and Mars relates in images and words the life story of two planets: both born in the dusty disk surrounding the young sun; each shaped by volcanic activity, wind, and water; but only one home to life"--Provided by publisher.

Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability in Asia

Author : Münir Öztürk
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030599280
Total Pages : 659 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability in Asia written by Münir Öztürk and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-24 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the world’s seven continents, Asia is the largest. Its physical landscapes, political units, and ethnic groups are both wide-ranging and many. Southwest, South and Middle Asia are highly populated regions which, as a whole, cover an extremely large area of varied geography. In total, this domain is unique in its plant diversity and large vegetation zones with different communities and biomes. It is rich in endemics, with specific and intraspecific diversity of fruit trees and medicinal plants, including a number of rare, high value, species. At the same time, much of the land in the region is too dry or too rugged, with many geographical extremes. Overgrazing, oil and mineral extraction, and poaching are the major threats in the area. This two-volume project focuses on the dynamic biodiversity of the region with in-depth analysis on phytosociology, plants, animals and agroecology. There are also chapters that explore new applications as well as approaches to overcome problems associated with climate change. Much of the research and analysis are presented here for the first time. We believe this work is a valuable resource for professionals and researchers working in the fields of plant diversity and vegetation, animal diversity and animal populations, and geo-diversity and sustainable land use, among others. The first volume guides our readers to West Asia and the Caucasus region, while volume two focuses on issues unique to South and Middle Asia.

Forging a Sustainable Southwest

Author : Stephen E Strom
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816553688
Total Pages : 457 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Forging a Sustainable Southwest written by Stephen E Strom and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2024 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forging a Sustainable Southwest is the story of how diverse groups of citizens in the Southwest have worked collaboratively to develop visions for land use that harmonize ecological, economic, cultural, and community needs.

Forging the Prairie West

Author : John Herd Thompson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Forging the Prairie West written by John Herd Thompson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second volume in the Illustrated History of Canada series relates the eventful, occasionally violent history of the three "prairie" provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta). Covering exploration as well as economic, political, and social history, it presents a detailed account of the region's importance in Canadian history.

Otero Mesa

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Publisher : UNM Press
ISBN 13 : 082634397X
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book Otero Mesa written by and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful defense in words and photos of this unique grassland under increasing threat of oil and gas exploitation.

TsŽyi'

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Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816523719
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (237 download)

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Download or read book TsŽyi' written by and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of poetry and lyrical writings by Native American poet Laura Tohe celebrating Canyon de Chelly, accompanied by full-color photographs.

Temples in the Cliffside

Author : Sonya S. Lee
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295749318
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (957 download)

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Download or read book Temples in the Cliffside written by Sonya S. Lee and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At sixty-two meters the Leshan Buddha in southwest China is the world’s tallest premodern statue. Carved out of a riverside cliff in the eighth century, it has evolved from a religious center to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular tourist destination. But this Buddha does not stand alone: Sichuan is home to many cave temples with such monumental sculptures, part of a centuries-long tradition of art-making intricately tied to how local inhabitants made use of their natural resources with purpose and creativity. These examples of art embedded in nature have altered landscapes and have influenced the behaviors, values, and worldviews of users through multiple cycles of revival, restoration, and recreation. As hybrid spaces that are at once natural and artificial, they embody the interaction of art and the environment over a long period of time. This far-ranging study of cave temples in Sichuan shows that they are part of the world’s sustainable future, as their continued presence is a reminder of the urgency to preserve culture as part of today’s response to climate change. Temples in the Cliffside brings art history into close dialogue with current discourse on environmental issues and contributes to a new understanding of the ecological impact of artistic monuments.

Sustainable Ecological Systems

Author : W. Wallace Covington
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Ecological Systems written by W. Wallace Covington and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This conference brought together scientists and managers from federal, state, and local agencies, along with private-sector interests, to examine key concepts involving sustainable ecological systems, and ways in which to apply these concepts to ecosystem management. Session topics were: ecological consequences of land and water use changes, biology of rare and declining species and habitats, conservation biology and restoration ecology, developing and applying ecological theory to management of ecological systems and forest health, and sustainable ecosystems to respond to human needs. A plenary session established the philosophical and historical contexts for ecosystem management."--Title page verso.

Earth Forms

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Publisher : Dewi Lewis Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Forms written by and published by Dewi Lewis Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strom penetrates the atmospheric south western landscapes through a collection of his most memorable images, collected here for the first time.

Secrets from the Center of the World

Author : Joy Harjo
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816546819
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Secrets from the Center of the World written by Joy Harjo and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My house is the red earth; it could be the center of the world." This is Navajo country, a land of mysterious and delicate beauty. "Stephen Strom's photographs lead you to that place," writes Joy Harjo. "The camera eye becomes a space you can move through into the powerful landscapes that he photographs. The horizon may shift and change all around you, but underneath it is the heart with which we move." Harjo's prose poems accompany these images, interpreting each photograph as a story that evokes the spirit of the Earth. Images and words harmonize to evoke the mysteries of what the Navajo call the center of the world.