This paper aims to provide a broad overview of dry forests, with particular focus on the tropical dry (seasonal) forests found in Latin America as these represent the most extensive remaining contiguous areas of this type of forest in the world (Miles et al, 2006). We will consider the effects which human disturbance and climate change may have on these forests in the future and potential management options to respond to these. Distribution Dry forests make up 42% of all tropical forests and ...
Overview This essay begins by introducing the focus on environment in science and technology studies. It introduces modern science with its magic and consolidation of power in society. It sketches out the complex process of co evolution of science, technology and society and that application of science to social and political restructuring. The assumptions of nature and humans, the object and subject that underpin the notion and model of forest management and conservation that has existed sin...
The effects of human exploitation of the natural resources are not limited to deforestation and pollution; it has also affected the diverse animal species of all the earth's ecosystems. In recent years scientists have explored the possibility of breeding endangered species in captivity and releasing them into the wild to ensure the species survival in the wild. However, these sorts of programs are not easy to fund or carry out. Several implications ranging from operational problems, to inbree...
