Natural Heritage of Japan: Geological, Geomorphological, and Ecological Aspects
Natural Heritage of Japan: Geological, Geomorphological, and Ecological Aspects, ed. Chakraborty, Abhik, Mokudai, Kuniyasu, Cooper, Malcolm, Watanabe, Mahito and Chakraborty, Shamik (Online: Springer International Publishing, 2018).
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Editor Chakraborty, Abhik
Mokudai, Kuniyasu
Cooper, Malcolm
Watanabe, Mahito
Chakraborty, ShamikTitle Natural Heritage of Japan: Geological, Geomorphological, and Ecological Aspects Series Title Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism Publication Date 2018 Place of Publication Online Publisher Springer International Publishing Pages 183 Language eng Abstract This volume brings together the geological, geomorphological and ecological aspects of Japan’s natural heritage, arguing for dynamic conservation of such heritage and explaining their key characteristics in an accessible format for general readers. Sites from World Heritage Properties (Natural), UNESCO Global Geoparks, and National Parks of Japan representing key facets of this heritage are analyzed in depth, and the text is supplemented with color photographs and useful information for potential travelers. The volume is divided into thematic sections that help understand the diversity of Japan’s natural heritage, with supplementary information on conservation, tourism trends, local culture and lifestyles. In addition, chapters analyzing nature's mechanisms that engender diverse heritage landscapes and conservation/sustainable management schemes make this volume a valuable resource for both general readers and those with more specialized interests. UNBIS Thesaurus NATURE CONSERVATION Keyword Geoparks of Japan
Ramsar Sites
World heritage
GeomorphologyCopyright Holder Springer International Publishing AG Copyright Year 2018 Copyright type All rights reserved DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-61896-8 -
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