{"product_id":"restoring-the-oceanic-island-ecosystem-impact-and-management-of-invasive-alien-species-in-the-bonin-islands","title":"Restoring the Oceanic Island Ecosystem: Impact and Management of Invasive Alien Species in the Bonin Islands","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"46\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"46\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Isamu Okochi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"70\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"70\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"89\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"89\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"156\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-03-2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9784431538585\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"248\"\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eAbout The Book:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\"Biodiversity and Conservation on the Bonin Islands\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by Isamu Okochi delves into the critical issue of biodiversity loss on tropical and subtropical oceanic islands, with a special focus on the Bonin Islands (also known as the Ogasawara Islands). These islands are unique due to their isolated ecosystems, home to distinctive fauna and flora that evolved over long periods with little external influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eHowever, over time, especially with the settlement of Polynesians and Europeans, many of these island ecosystems have been threatened. The Bonin Islands, located 1,000 km south of Japan, represent one of the last remaining examples of remote islands that have only recently been subjected to human settlement. The history of these islands is intricate, with early discovery by the Japanese in 1670 and later settlement by Westerners from Hawaii in 1830, culminating in their official recognition as part of Japan in 1862, which allowed previous settlers to remain on the islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eThis book addresses the pressing conservation issues facing these islands, examining how human settlement has impacted biodiversity and what can be done to protect these ecosystems. The author combines ecological insights with historical context to provide a comprehensive view of the Bonin Islands' unique environment and conservation challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eIllustrated Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: The book includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e22 black \u0026amp; white illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e4 black and white maps\u003c\/strong\u003e, which help to visualize the islands' biodiversity and conservation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eBiodiversity Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides an in-depth study of the loss of biodiversity on the Bonin Islands, highlighting the impact of human activities and the subsequent conservation strategies employed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e: Explores the historical background of the Bonin Islands, providing valuable insights into how human settlement shaped the biodiversity and conservation landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eRemote Ecosystems\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Bonin Islands are positioned as one of the most remote island groups, making them a unique case study for the conservation of isolated ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eWhy This Book is Important:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eConservation Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e: Offers crucial knowledge on the biodiversity and conservation of tropical and subtropical islands, a field that is increasingly relevant in today’s global efforts to protect endangered species and ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003eEcological Understanding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Helps researchers and environmentalists understand the complexities of island ecosystems and the profound impact of human intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003eHistorical and Cultural Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e: The book provides a detailed exploration of the Bonin Islands’ history, shedding light on the complex human interactions with the land and its ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3412\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3128\"\u003e\"Biodiversity and Conservation on the Bonin Islands\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential resource for ecologists, conservationists, and anyone interested in island biodiversity and the impact of human activities on isolated ecosystems. 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