The Ecology of Nusa Tenggara and Maluku

The Ecology of Nusa Tenggara and Maluku presents, for the first time within one cover, extensive baseline data on the region's natural history, peoples, ecosystems, biodiversity, and land-use. It discusses these in historical context, as well as in the context of the socio-economic development of the region. Highly illustrated, and accessible to any reader with an interest in the region, it also provides guidelines to scientific researchers on worthwhile ecological and socio-economic research projects. It will be invaluable to all individuals involved in development planning and environmental management within the region. Intro Table of Contents EMDI Foreword Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Physical Overview Chapter 3: Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Chapter 4: Land Habitats Chapter 5: Biodiversity and Biogeography Annexes Chapter 6: People and Society Chapter 7: Traditional and Modern Environmental Laws Chapter 8: Marine Resource Use Chapter 9: Land Resource Use: Forest Chapter 10: Land Resource Use: Agriculture Chapter 11: Conservation Chapter 12: Summary Appendix Bibliography Index Part of the "Ecology of Indonesia" series, this text presents extensive baseline data on the region's natural history, peoples, ecosystems, biodiversity, and land-use. It discusses these in historical and socio-economic context.