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Treasures of Belarusian Nature: Areas of International Significance for Conservation of Biological Diversity Minsk. 2002. 160 pages. In Belarusian and English. Hardcover
Published by Belarus Publishig House, Minsk, Belarus
General Editor: Aleksandr V. Koulin, The Institute of Zoology of NAS of Belarus |
The numbers of numerous European animal and plant species dropped drastically in the second half of the 20th century following extensive economic development. Some of the species were put on the brink of disappearance. All over the world the sites that are of key value for these species receive an international conservation status under various international agreements and conventions.
This book presents 24 key sites of Belarus which have an outstanding international value for conservation of biological diversity. The reader will have a chance to get to know the remotest corners of Belarusian nature, learn about the most typical landscapes and species, find out the problems that these areas face. The book contains a lot of information which can be of interest to students, nature-amateurs, tourists, conservationists, as well as nature-users. The book is rich in maps and photos.
Publisher's Mailing Address: 11 Prospekt Pobeditelei, Minsk BY-220004, Republic of Belarus
Fax: +375 (17) 203-77-34
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