"Natural Resources is a highly interdisciplinary subject focused on
understanding and managing the "natural" environment and its resources, and on
human interaction with our environment in order to provide for both the
continued human use and existence of elements in the "natural" environment,
particularly wildlife, fish and forests." The most significant change is seen in
the governmental emphasis on area-based basic approach for the management of
natural resources. There is increasing acceptance of participatory resource
management by involving local communities, officials, non-governmental
organisations and other stakeholders. This comprehensive text is the perfect
reference for anyone involved in conservation and environmentally sounds natural
resources management. Its introductory material is helpful