Natural Resource Administration

Donald W Sparling

ISBN 10: 0124046479 / ISBN 13: 9780124046474

Published by Elsevier Science Feb 2014, 2014

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Natural Resource and Wildlife Administration presents a clear perspective on natural resource administration in North America, how it developed, how it is currently structured, and where it might be heading. Intertwined areas of natural resources, including wildlife administration, fisheries, forestry, and other competitive land uses, are heavily discussed. The book covers the history of natural resource management in Europe and North America, proceeding to environmental law; agencies involved in wildlife and natural resource management; and the human dimensions of public relations and economic concerns. Natural Resource and Wildlife Administration provides solid background on the history of natural resource conservation, critical laws protecting resources, and the nature of agencies. The interconnectedness among natural resources makes this a useful text for disciplines such as wildlife, fisheries, and forestry. 374 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Natural Resource Administration
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Feb 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0124046479
• ISBN 13: 9780124046474
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 228W x 154H x 22D millimeters 228 millimeters width by 154 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 620 grams

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Synopsis

Natural Resource and Wildlife Administration presents a clear perspective on natural resource administration in North America, how it developed, how it is currently structured, and where it might be heading. Intertwined areas of natural resources, including wildlife administration, fisheries, forestry, and other competitive land uses, are heavily discussed. The book covers the history of natural resource management in Europe and North America, proceeding to environmental law; agencies involved in wildlife and natural resource management; and the human dimensions of public relations and economic concerns. Natural Resource and Wildlife Administration provides solid background on the history of natural resource conservation, critical laws protecting resources, and the nature of agencies. The interconnectedness among natural resources makes this a useful text for disciplines such as wildlife, fisheries, and forestry.

About the Author

Donald W. Sparling is an Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University. Having written more than 100 publications, his research interests in wildlife ecology include contaminant ecology, specifically the effects of contaminants on amphibians, reptiles, and birds; and wetland ecology, including storm water wetlands and the development of an index of biological integrity for assessing wetland conditions.