Conservation

Paris: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 1985. (Not for publication ??). Small quarto, pp (c.220), typed and copied, printed on one side of page only, looseleaf, contained in plastic folder. [Heavy - extra postage may apply]. more information

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Geneva: World Health Organization, 1989. Small 8vo, pp 115, paperback, a very good copy. Postage within the UK will be no more than £2.75.. more information

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Geneva: World Health Organization, 1984. Small 8vo, pp 55, neat signature on first page, paperback, a very good copy. Postage within the UK will be no more than £2.25.. more information

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Bogor: Directorate General of Forestry. An early guide to the reserves, c. 1970. Small 8vo, pp 57, (typed, xeroxed on one side of page only), a little browned, paperback, covers very slightly worn. SCARCE. . more information

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Amsterdam: Elsevier, 1956. Well illustrated, small 4to, pp 214, a good copy in frayed dustwrapper. From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter. . more information

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Guangzhou: Guangdon Science & Technology Press, 2008. Well illustrated, slim quarto, pp 74, paperback, a good copy.. more information

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London: Earthscan Publications Ltd, 1996. 8vo, pp xii, 226, paperback, covers slightly worn, spine slightly wrinkled, fore-edge slightly marked. [From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter].. more information

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Cambridge: Cambridge Deighton, Bell & Co. Ltd., 1991. 8vo, pp (xx) 362, pictorial laminated boards, no dustwrapper, a very good copy. (This volume consists of the Proceedings of an International Consultation on 21 -27 March 1988 held at Chiang Mai, Thailand. Sections include: The Issue of Medicinal Plants; Science, Industry and Medicinal Plants; Techniques to Conserve Medicinal Plants; Policies to Conserve Medicinal Plants; and Experiences from Programmes to Conserve Medicinal Plants.) . more information

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Washington: Center for Applied Biodiversity Science, 2001. A few illustrations, quarto, pp 170, paperback, covers very slightly worn otherwise a very good copy.. more information

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Edinburgh, 2009. Well illustrated, large 8vo, pp 148, paperback, a very good copy. [Wych Elm is a celebration of a quintessentially British tree. This book describes in detail for the first time the ecological and cultural history of a tree species ravaged by Dutch elm disease but still thriving in its last European stronghold in the Highlands and West coast of Scotland. In a fascinating story of life, death and rebirth this book shows how every part of the wych elm can be recycled, both in nature and the hands of skilled craftspeople, earning it the title of the phoenix tree.]. more information

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London: Fontana Press, 1992. A few illustrations, small thick 8vo, pp xviii, 634, paperback, covers very slightly worn. [From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter].. more information

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Oxford University Press, 1990. Small 8vo, pp 347, paperback, covers very slightly worn, otherwise a good sound copy. [From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter].. more information

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Ipswich: Suffolk Wildlife Trust, 2001. Illustrated, pp (80), paperback, becoming a little weak internally, but otherwise a good copy. [From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter].. more information

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New York: Oxford University Press, 1947. Well illustrated, large 8vo, pp 160, in a poor dustwrapper. From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter. . more information

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Kota Kinabalu, 2006. Well illustrated, pp x, 87, paperback, a very good copy. [The Meliau Range in Sabah, which represents one of the country's most important ultramafic biomes, is located in central Sabah, just north of Telupid, within the Ulu Tungud Forest Reserve. Ultramafic soils have high concentrations of magnesium and iron ('mafic' is derived from magnesium and ferum), but are poor in other soil nutrients. Due to the high content of toxic heavy metals, the lack of nutrients and water retention, such soils support only highly specialized forms of plants that are adapted to this environment—such as orchids, pitcher plants and ant plants. Many ultramafic outcrops host some of the world’s rarest plant species, which are endemic or confined only to certain areas. Less than 1% of the earth’s surface is made up of ultramafic material. In Malaysia, Sabah has the largest number of ultramafic outcrops, which account for about 3,500 sq. km or 4.6% of the total land area of the State. Until recently, the Meliau Range had been little explored and it promises to reveal a treasure trove of rare and unique flora and fauna. Its rugged, mountainous exterior also creates a sense of remoteness; an area in which nature can run its own course. Understanding and conserving this area is, therefore, of utmost importance. Thus in 2003, Global Environment Centre (GEC), TSH Resources Berhad and the Sabah Forestry Department established a partnership aimed at exploring the biodiversity of the Meliau Range and developing a plan for the sustainable management of its resources. Under this partnership, a number of studies—including two scientific expeditions—have been organised to explore the Meliau Range's biodiversity, which is highlighted in this illustrated book. The many important findings include the discovery of several previously undescribed plant and animal species as well as many rare or restricted species. The livelihood of local communities surrounding the area was also investigated during this time, and it is clear that the Meliau Range plays an important role in their lives—through the provision of water, fish and forest resources. This introductory account of the Meliau Range provides a breathtaking insight into the area, and includes the initial findings of the studies which have been conducted there.. more information

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Canberra: Australian National University Press, 1973. Proceedings of the Symposium if the Twelfth Pacific Science Congress. Large 8vo, maps, pp xvi, 337, good copy in frayed dustwrapper. From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter. . more information

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Alford, 1989. Third edition. Illustrated, pp 137, paperback, the slightest of wear to the covers, otherwise a good copy. Errata slip pasted to title page. [From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter].. more information

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New York: The Macmillan Company, 1965. Illustrated, pp viii, 247, a tiny ink mark on the upper cover, otherwise a good copy in price-clipped dustwrapper.. more information

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Oxford: Blackwell, 1971. Illustrated, large thick 8vo, pp xvi, 652, a bright copy in a dustwrapper which is only very slightly worn. [ 11th Symposium of the British Ecological Society.] . more information

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Morges, Switzerland: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, 1974. Large 8vo, pp 504, fore-edge very slightly foxed, hinges slightly weak, brown cloth very slightly worn. From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter. . more information

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New York: Praeger Publishers, 1972. A few illustrations, pp xii, 276, a good copy in frayed and rubbed dustwrapper. From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter. . more information

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London: Cassell & Co. Ltd, 1910. Revised edition, illustrated, 6 colour maps, pp xxiv, 356, cloth a little marked and worn, a duplicate from the London School of Economics library with two stamps on title page, label on front endpaper (and traces of another), a little worn throughout. [From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter].. more information

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Oxford: Blackwell Scienctific Publications, 1970. Large 8vo, pp xxi, 554, green cloth, with gilt titles on spine, owner's signature on front free endpaper, slightly worn dustwrapper with one light stain on back and a few small closed tears, contents very clean, a good copy. [Evolution of cultivated plants, centers of diversity, geographic variation in forest trees, taxonomy and the biological species concept in cultivated plants, adaptation in wild and cultivated plants, tactics and techniques of plant exploration, specific chapters on wheats, rice, maize, potatoes, peas, temperate fruits, sweet potatoes, mexican pines, eucalypts, conservation etc.]. more information

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Washington: Island Press, 2003. Illustrated, pp xxii, 488, large 8vo, paperback, a very good copy. . more information

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London: Routledge, 1976. Illustrated, 8vo, pp (6), 192, a good copy of the hardback edition, in price-clipped dustwrapper.. more information

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Portland, Oregon: Timber Press, 1996. NEW. Illustrations in the text, large 8vo, pp viii, 292, a very good copy in dustwrapper. [Conserving Plant Diversity. Documentation and databases. plant population management. conservation in protected natural areas. Off-site conservation. Plant conservation in modified landscapes. Awareness and education. Legislation. Economics and plant conservation. Integrated conservation.] . more information

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Morges, Switzerland: IUCN, 1978. Unpaginated, c. 350 pp, ringbound in a small quarto red plastic folder, slightly worn. [From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter]. {Very heavy. Postage within the UK will need to be raised to £7.85}. more information

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Bruxelles: Collection Documents Actuels, 1975. Illustrated, large slim 8vo, pp 134, "Press" stamp on title page, pictorial boards, very slightly worn. From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter. . more information

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Pretoria: Strelitzia, 1996. Quarto, pp 117, boards slightly bowed. . more information

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1998. Illustrated, quarto, pp 73, stiff wrappers. Good copy. . more information

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Kuala Lumpur: S. Abdul Majeed & Co, 1991. Small 8vo, pp xiv, 303, paperback, the very slightest signs of use, but really a very good copy. . more information

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Kota Kinabalu: Tabin Wildlife Resort, 2008. Well illustrated, small 8vo, pp viii, 113, paperback, a very good copy. [The largest protected wildlife area in Sabah, Tabin Wildlife Reserve is home to an exceptional array of Borneo's rare and endangered species. The Sumatran or Pygmy Rhinoceros, the Bornean Pygmy elephant, Sabah's iconic Orangutan, the pot-bellied Proboscis Monkey and countless other mammals are protected here. Thanks to it mineral-rich mud volcanoes, Tabin not only sustains a wide range of mammals but has a fascinating population of birds, while the rainforest teems with insects, frogs and other life. With its beautiful rivers and streams, magnificent plant life and the comfort of the easily accessible Tabin Wildlife Resort, Tabin promises countless opportunities for a richly rewarding wildlife experience.]. more information

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Morges, Switzerland: IUCN, 1979. (1978 - 1979). Second, revised edition. Unpaginated, c. 450 pp, ringbound in a small quarto red plastic folder, slightly worn. [From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter]. {Very heavy. Postage will need to be increased}. more information

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London: Batsford, 2001. Illustrated in colour, large 8vo, pp 176, black cloth with gilt titles on spine, in dustwrapper, mint copy. (Originally priced at £29.99.) . more information

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New York: E.P. Dutton, 1980. Illustrated, pp xvi, 243, fore-edge a little marked, otherwise a bright copy in very slightly worn dustwrapper. From the library of the naturalist and fellow conservationist Richard Fitter. . more information

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Morges & Kew, 1978. Paperback, large thick 8vo, pp 540, spine slightly faded, covers showing the very faint signs of wear, otherwise a clean bright copy.. more information

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London: International Biological Programme, 1971. Illustrated, pp xiv, 239, paperback, covers very slightly creased. From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter. . more information

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New York and London: Collier-Macmillan Ltd, 1972. Well illustrated, quarto, pp 404, endpapers a bit marked, in a slightly worn dustwrapper. [A fine and detailed account of the balance of nature in East Africa. From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter). A heavy book - extra postage may be required.. more information

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Cambridge University Press, 1998. Large 8vo, pp 299, paperback, a very good copy. . more information

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London: Greenpeace, 2000. Small 8vo, pp 92, paperback, the very slightest of wear, otherwise a very good copy. Postage within the Uk should be no more than £2.25. more information

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New Delhi: National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, 1995. pp (16), 259, cloth very slightly marked, otherwise a good copy in very slightly worn dustwrapper. Presenatation copy to professor J.G. Hawkes. [In vitro conservation, somaclonal variation, meristem culture, isozyme polymorphism, virus indexing, cryopreservation techniques etc.] . more information

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Cambridge University Press, 2002. Large 8vo, pp xxii, 436, paperback, covers very slightly worn, a few page corners slightly turned. Otherwise a good sound copy without markings or inscriptions.. more information

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Hatfield Rural District Council. (c.1978). Quarto, ringbound and paper covers, illustrated, folding map, pp 28, a good copy. From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter. . more information

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New York: Plenum Press, 1976. Large 8vo, pp xvi, 336, a good copy in very slightly worn dustwrapper. [NATO Conference Series 1 : Ecology. Held at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.] Pat Brenan's copy (ex-Director of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) with his bookplate.. more information

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New York: Plenum Press, 1976. Large 8vo, pp xvi, 336, a good copy in slightly frayed dustwrapper. [NATO Conference Series 1 : Ecology. Held at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.] . more information

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New York: Harper & Row, 1973. Illustrated, pp 237, a good copy in very slightly worn dustwrapper. From the library of the naturalist and conservationist Richard Fitter. Postage within the UK should be no more than £2.95.. more information

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Meerut, India: Rastogi Publications, 1993. Large 8vo, pp 321, a good copy in very slightly frayed dustwrapper. [From the library of Dr Peter Moore, with his label on the front endpaper].. more information

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Paris, 1992. IUBS Monograph 8. pp iv, 224, octavo, paperback, wrappers showing the faintest signs of wear.. more information

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Bentham-Moxon Trust, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 1979. Proceedings of a conference held at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, 1978. Illustrated, large 8vo, pp x, 250, paperback, (Tony Schilling's copy, ex-curator of Wakehurst Place, with his name on front free -endpaper), very slight wear, otherwise a very good copy. . more information

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Gland: IUCN, 1994. 8vo, a few charts and diagrams, pp 108, paperback, slight crease to top corner of last few pages and rear cover, otherwise a good copy.. more information

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