The Resource Plant conservation : why it matters and how it works, Timothy Walker
Plant conservation : why it matters and how it works, Timothy Walker
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- Summary
- Plants' ability to turn sunlight into energy makes them the basis for all life; without them there is no life. And they are more than just a food source--they provide us with fuel, fibers, and pharmaceuticals. Global warming and the destruction of natural habitats are a serious threat to many plants, and there are worldwide efforts to mitigate the disaster. Plant Conservation tackles this essential topic head on. Timothy Walker, as the director of the Oxford Botanical Garden, a leader in the field of plant conservation, plays a key role in this effort. He highlights what is happening now, from cataloging the world's flora to conservation efforts like protecting plants from overcollecting. He also shows home gardeners how they can become involved, whether by growing their own food to decrease reliance on large agriculture or by making smart plant choices by growing natives and avoiding invasives. Plant Conservation treats a critical topic in an accessible and optimistic way. It is required reading for students, professionals, and anyone with a keen interest in the importance of plants
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 303 pages
- Contents
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- A 2020 vision for plant conservation
- What on earth have plants been doing for us? (Everything!)
- A world flora : how on earth do we do it?
- Which is better, home or away?
- Conserving genes : plants for the future
- Moving away from home : mobile plants, natural or unnatural?
- Meeting the needs of today and all our tomorrows
- Pay as you go : sustainable resource use
- Gardeners getting involved
- So here it is : now you know
- Isbn
- 9781604692600
- Label
- Plant conservation : why it matters and how it works
- Title
- Plant conservation
- Title remainder
- why it matters and how it works
- Statement of responsibility
- Timothy Walker
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- Plants' ability to turn sunlight into energy makes them the basis for all life; without them there is no life. And they are more than just a food source--they provide us with fuel, fibers, and pharmaceuticals. Global warming and the destruction of natural habitats are a serious threat to many plants, and there are worldwide efforts to mitigate the disaster. Plant Conservation tackles this essential topic head on. Timothy Walker, as the director of the Oxford Botanical Garden, a leader in the field of plant conservation, plays a key role in this effort. He highlights what is happening now, from cataloging the world's flora to conservation efforts like protecting plants from overcollecting. He also shows home gardeners how they can become involved, whether by growing their own food to decrease reliance on large agriculture or by making smart plant choices by growing natives and avoiding invasives. Plant Conservation treats a critical topic in an accessible and optimistic way. It is required reading for students, professionals, and anyone with a keen interest in the importance of plants
- Cataloging source
- DNAL/DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1958-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Walker, Timothy
- Dewey number
- 333.95/316
- Illustrations
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- illustrations
- maps
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- QK86
- LC item number
- .W35 2013
- Literary form
- non fiction
- NAL call number
- QK86.A1
- NAL item number
- W35 2013
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Plant conservation
- Plant conservation
- Artenschutz
- Pflanzen
- Jeane Thomson gardening collection
- Label
- Plant conservation : why it matters and how it works, Timothy Walker
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- A 2020 vision for plant conservation -- What on earth have plants been doing for us? (Everything!) -- A world flora : how on earth do we do it? -- Which is better, home or away? -- Conserving genes : plants for the future -- Moving away from home : mobile plants, natural or unnatural? -- Meeting the needs of today and all our tomorrows -- Pay as you go : sustainable resource use -- Gardeners getting involved -- So here it is : now you know
- Control code
- ocn830206175
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- 303 pages
- Isbn
- 9781604692600
- Lccn
- 2013008410
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other control number
- 40023091666
- Other physical details
- illustrations, maps (some color)
- System control number
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- (Sirsi) i9781604692600
- (OCoLC)830206175
- Label
- Plant conservation : why it matters and how it works, Timothy Walker
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- A 2020 vision for plant conservation -- What on earth have plants been doing for us? (Everything!) -- A world flora : how on earth do we do it? -- Which is better, home or away? -- Conserving genes : plants for the future -- Moving away from home : mobile plants, natural or unnatural? -- Meeting the needs of today and all our tomorrows -- Pay as you go : sustainable resource use -- Gardeners getting involved -- So here it is : now you know
- Control code
- ocn830206175
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- 303 pages
- Isbn
- 9781604692600
- Lccn
- 2013008410
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other control number
- 40023091666
- Other physical details
- illustrations, maps (some color)
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) i9781604692600
- (OCoLC)830206175
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