The Ecology of Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) 3

Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo, is a global centre 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, colour 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, ecology, anthropology, development planning or resource management in Indonesia, and Kalimantan in particular. The Ecology of Kalimantan is a comprehensive ecological survey of one of Indonesia's largest and most diverse islands.This book presents a complete summary of our current scientific knowledge about Borneo including the rainforest and riverine habitats that are endangered by logging and industrial development, along with a discussion of land use patterns and current problems.Kalimantan is the Indonesian portion of the huge island of Borneo. Kalimantan has played a key role in Indonesia's economic development and is a major earner of foreign revenue due to the island's rich natural resources: forests, oil, gas, coal, and other minerals. In this book the authors argue that Kalimantan can be developed, but within tight ecological constraints and with great care. This book remains a standard reference for scientists, anthropologists, writers, and anyone interested in the region. Intro Table of Contents EMDI Foreword Acknowledgements Abbreviations and Acronyms Introduction Chapter 1: The Island of Borneo Chapter 2: Coastal Habitats Chapter 3: Freshwater Habitats Chapter 4: The Lowland Rainforest of Borneo Chapter 5: Other Lowland Forest Formations Chapter 6: Limestone Habitats Chapter 7: Mountain Habitats Chapter 8: Borneo Peoples - Migrations and Land Use Chapter 9: Forest Resources Chapter 10: Wetland Resources Chapter 11: Coastal Resources Chapter 12: Agriculture and Plantations Chapter 13: Development and the Environment Chapter 14: Conservation, Protecting Natural Resources for the Future Appendices Bibliography Bibliography Addendum Index Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo, is a global centre for biodiversity. This work presents a complete summary of scientific knowledge about the riverine, rainforest and coastal ecosystems of Kalimantan. Using maps, colour photographs, and line-drawings, it examines each of the major ecosystems of the island, and the interrelationship 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. Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo, is a global centre for biodiversity. This work presents a complete summary of scientific knowledge about its riverine, rainforest and coastal ecosystems. It also studies the people and their use of natural resources. Kathy Mackinnon ... [et Al.]. Maps On Lining Papers. Indonesian Borneo -- Cover. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 719-774) And Index.