Coastal Zone Management Handbook

Coastal Zone Management Handbook
ISBN-10
1566700922
ISBN-13
9781566700924
Category
Law
Pages
720
Language
English
Published
1995-11-27
Publisher
CRC Press
Author
John R. Clark

Description

Coastal Zone Management Handbook comprises the first complete manual on coastal resource planning and management technology. Written by an international consultant, this handbook reflects a global perspective on the natural resources, sensitivities, economics, development, productivity, and diversity of coastal zones. The emphasis is on tropical and subtropical coastal ecosystems, but the information is widely applicable. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of general concepts related to coastal regions, the book describes the strategic basis for coastal management, provides a set of working tools for management and planning activities, and presents case histories of management projects around the globe. Extensive references are provided for each management analysis, practice, technique, and solution. Coastal Zone Management Handbook is made up of four sections:

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