Download or read book Trees of Yap written by Marjorie V. Cushing Falanruw and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-20 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trees of Yap, first published in 2015 as Forest Service General Technical Report PSW-GTR-249, is an up-to-date field guide for identifying the trees found on the island of Yap, Micronesia (and applicable to much of the southern Pacific). Included are descriptions and illustrations (drawings and b/w photographs) for all recorded native trees and most introduced trees. Additional information is provided on tree distribution, status, vernacular names in Micronesia, and English names when available, plus comments on the species and their uses. Fully indexed by scientific and common name. (Note that the photographs in this edition are black-and-white rather than in color as in the original Forest Service edition.)
Download or read book Vegetation Survey of Yap Federated States of Micronesia written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Timber Resources of Kosrae Pohnpei Truk and Yap Federated States of Micronesia written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands written by Craig R. Elevitch and published by PAR. This book was released on 2006 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is for the person who lives in the tropics or subtropics and is interested in native plants, who wants to know about plants that are useful, who loves to watch plants grow, and who is willing to work with them. Such a person might ask questions like, Where will they grow? How do I grow them? Are they good to eat? How are they used? What are their names? These questions and more are answered here."--Préface
Download or read book Soil Survey of Islands of Yap Federated States of Micronesia written by Christopher W. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Notes on Forests and Trees of the Central and Southwest Pacific Area written by United States. Forest Service and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Common and Scientific Names of Trees and Shrubs of Mariana Caroline and Marshall Islands written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Aborigines of Victoria with Notes Relating to the Habits of the Natives of Other Parts of Australia and Tasmania written by and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Aborigines of Victoria with Notes Relating to the Habits of the Natives of Other Parts of Australia and Tasmania Etc With Plates Illustrations and Maps written by Robert Brough Smyth and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Call of the South written by Louis Becke and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Call of the South" written by Louis Becke is a captivating literary journey into the wonderful and alluring landscapes of the South Pacific. Louis Becke, an Australian creator with firsthand experience within the Pacific, masterfully weaves stories that delivery readers to the faraway islands and coastal regions of this enthralling a part of the sector. The memories within the collection, regularly drawing thought from Becke's very own adventures, offer a glimpse into the colourful cultures, tumultuous histories, and breathtaking splendor of the South Pacific. Becke narratives are imbued with a sense of journey, exploring subject matters of affection, survival, and the clash of civilizations in the Pacific setting. His vibrant storytelling and keen observations offer readers with a rich and immersive experience, as characters navigate the demanding situations of the extraordinary locales they inhabit. "The Call of the South" stands as a testomony to Becke's ability to seize the essence of the South Pacific, imparting a set that blends journey, romance, and cultural exploration. Through those stories, readers are beckoned to reply the decision of the South and embark on a literary expedition into the heart of one of the global's maximum fascinating regions.
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Download or read book Shifting Cultivation and Environmental Change written by Malcolm F. Cairns and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-01-09 with total page 1057 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shifting cultivation is one of the oldest forms of subsistence agriculture and is still practised by millions of poor people in the tropics. Typically it involves clearing land (often forest) for the growing of crops for a few years, and then moving on to new sites, leaving the earlier ground fallow to regain its soil fertility. This book brings together the best of science and farmer experimentation, vividly illustrating the enormous diversity of shifting cultivation systems as well as the power of human ingenuity. Some critics have tended to disparage shifting cultivation (sometimes called 'swidden cultivation' or 'slash-and-burn agriculture') as unsustainable due to its supposed role in deforestation and land degradation. However, the book shows that such indigenous practices, as they have evolved over time, can be highly adaptive to land and ecology. In contrast, 'scientific' agricultural solutions imposed from outside can be far more damaging to the environment and local communities. The book focuses on successful agricultural strategies of upland farmers, particularly in south and south-east Asia, and presents over 50 contributions by scholars from around the world and from various disciplines, including agricultural economics, ecology and anthropology. It is a sequel to the much praised "Voices from the Forest: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into Sustainable Upland Farming" (RFF Press, 2007), but all chapters are completely new and there is a greater emphasis on the contemporary challenges of climate change and biodiversity conservation.
Download or read book Prehistoric Architecture in Micronesia written by William N. Morgan and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-26 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the many centuries preceding Western contact, a richly diverse and innovative architectural tradition reached maturity in the western Pacific. Prehistoric Architecture in Micronesia, the first modern study of this remarkable work, reveals that there is no such thing as primitive architecture but only primitive means. This study presents five distinctly different examples of Micronesia's ancient architecture. The sites include the extraordinary stone cities of Leluh and Nan Madol on the islands of Kosrae and Pohnpei, respectively. Other structures include the meeting houses and residences built on hexagonal stone platforms in the Yap Islands, the earth terraces and ornately decorated meeting houses of Palau, and the megalithic columns and capstones of prehistoric houses in the Mariana Islands. These structures are illustrated by photographs, maps, plans, and other drawings. Many of the basic data come from archaeological investigations of the specific sites. Summaries at the ends of chapters and in the concluding section compare the architectural characteristics of the island groups with each other and with monuments outside Micronesia. One of the most remarkable achievements of any ancient people, the prehistoric architecture of Micronesia is a source of continuing inspiration for persons who search for meaning in the built form of our present-day environment.
Download or read book Ethnobiology and Biocultural Diversity written by John R. Stepp and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive collection of papers in the field to date, this volume presents state-of-the-art research and commentary from more than fifty of the world's leading ethnobiologists. Covering a wide range of ecosystems and world regions, the papers center on global change and the relationships among traditional knowledge, biological diversity, and cultural diversity. Specific themes include the acquisition, persistence, and loss of traditional ecological knowledge; intellectual property rights and benefits sharing; ethnobiological classification; medical ethnobotany; ethnoentomology; ethnobiology and natural resource management; homegardens; and agriculture and traditional knowledge. The volume will be of interest to scholars in anthropology, ecology, and related fields and also to professionals in conservation and indigenous rights organizations.
