{"product_id":"restoring-tropical-forests-stephen-elliott-9781842464427","title":"Restoring Tropical Forests: A Practical Guide","description":"Tropical and subtropical forests cover a relatively small portion of the earth's surface, but they're home to over half of the animal and plant species on earth. Since these forests are rapidly disappearing, there is no room for error in restoration activities and decisions. \u003ci\u003eRestoring Tropical Forests\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide based on proven techniques that will enable readers to make the right decisions toward saving these valuable lands. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book is based on the innovative techniques developed at Chiang Mai University's Forest Restoration Research Unit, Thailand. It takes a threepart approach, first looking at effective general concepts of tropical forest dynamics and regeneration, then at specific proven restoration techniques, and finally at how to use research methods to refine and adapt the techniques to local ecological and socioeconomic conditions. In addition, illustrations and case studies of successful applications help to make this a global, user-friendly guide. Whether for developing new techniques or improving old ones, \u003ci\u003eRestoring Tropical Forests\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable tool for effective, ecologically sound change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Elliott,David Blakesley,Kate Hardwick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1842464426\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781842464427\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Royal Botanic Gardens Kew\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.98h x 7.66w x 0.77d","brand":"Stephen Elliott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447987417343,"sku":"9781842464427","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c081fd13-4961-4a55-a77c-52d17d320518.jpg?v=1777236145","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/restoring-tropical-forests-stephen-elliott-9781842464427","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}