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Ecology of Natural Resources

Ecology of Natural Resources

Ecology of Natural Resources

The overall aim of this note is to introduce students to the basic variables associated with the studying of the natural resources in our world. Topics covered includes: Nature of resources, Man and the natural environment, Sustainability in the use of resources, Policies, laws and regulations on natural resources, Instruments of environmental protection, Conflicts in resource conservation, Economic, cultural, political and social considerations in resource, conservation and management, Watershed management and nature reserves, Wildlife conservation in Africa and Emerging issues in resources conservations.

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