| Description |
110 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Ecosystem management series ; no. 1 |
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Ecosystem management series ; no. 1
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Chapter One. Characteristics of ad environments 10 -- 1.1 Introduction 10 -- 1.2 Physical environment 11 -- 1.2.1 Climate 11 -- 1.2.2 Air quality 11 -- 1.2.3 Landscapes 11 -- 1.2.4 Soils 12 -- 1.2.5 Water resources 12 -- 1.3 Biological environment 13 -- 1.3.1 Vegetation and flora 13 -- 1.3.2 Fauna 14 -- 1.4 Socio-cultural environment 15 -- 1.4.1 Population and settlements 15 -- 1.4.2 Land use and tenure 16 -- 1.4.3 Livelihood strategies 16 -- Chapter Two Extractive industries development activities 17 -- 2.1 Materials extracted in arid and semi-arid zones 17 -- 2.2 Mineral exploration and extraction 17 -- Phase I Exploration 19 -- Phase II Appraisal and feasibility studies 20 -- Phase III Construction, production, processing and distribution 21 -- Phase IV Decommissioning, rehabilitation and ecosystem restoration 25 -- 2.3 Petroleum exploration and extraction 26 -- Phase I Exploration 27 -- Phase II Appraisal and feasibility studies 30 -- Phase III Construction, production, processing and distribution 30 -- Phase IV Decommissioning, rehabilitation and ecosystem restoration 31 -- 2.4 General on-site requirements 31 -- Chapter Three. Environmental impacts and recommendations 33 -- 3.1 Physical environment 33 -- 3.1.1 Air quality 33 -- 3.12 Soils 35 -- 3.1.3 Landscapes 40 -- 3.1.4 Water resources 41 -- 3.2 Biological environment 44 -- 3.2.1 Flora 44 -- 32.22 Fauna 45 -- 3.3 Socio-cultural environment 46 -- 3.3.1 Populations and settlements 46 -- 33.32 Economic impacts 47 -- 3.3.3 Human rights and equity considerations 48 -- 3.3.4 Occupational and public health 49 -- Chapter Four. Environmental planning and management 50 -- 4.1 Institutional frameworks 51 -- 4.1.1 Government institutions 51 -- 4.1.2 Private sector 52 -- 4.1.3 Civil society 53 -- 4.1.4 International organisations and associations 54 -- 4.1,5 International conventions, national policies and legislation 56 -- 4.2 Key planning and management tools 59 -- 4.2.1 Strategic environmental assessment 59 -- 4.2.2 Environmental impact assessment 60 -- 4.2.3 Environmental management plans 61 -- 4.2.4 Monitoring, environmental auditing and reporting 65 -- Chapter Five, Policy guidance 68 -- 5.1 Planning and management of natural resources 68 -- 5.2 Policies, laws and institutions 70 -- 5.3 Monitoring 72 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Mineral industries -- Environmental aspects -- Arid regions
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Mining engineering.
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Arid regions -- Management.
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Mineral industries -- Environmental aspects.
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Environmental management.
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Landscape protection.
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| Author |
Gratzfeld, Joachim.
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International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (Secretariat)
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IUCN Regional Office for West Africa.
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| LC no. |
2004445327 |
| ISBN |
2831707412 paperback |
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