Book ID: 72704
Savitsky, Basil G. and Thomas E. Lacher (eds.)
GIS Methodologies for Developing Conservation Strategies. Tropical Forest Recovery and Wildlife Management in Costa Rica. 1998. 72 line -figs. 28 photogr. 242 p. Hardcover.
Focusing on the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica, the contributors ofthis book demonstrate the use of geographic information systems (GIS)to enhance conservation efforts.They give an overview of the spatialnature of conservation and management and the current status ofdigital mapping in Costa Rica, a review of the principles behinddigital mapping technologies, a series of case studies.