{"product_id":"9781842461983","title":"Atlas of the Vegetation of Madagascar","description":"\u003cbr\u003eMadagascar is the world’s fourth largest island, and is recognized as one of the world’s top ten hotspots for biodiversity. It is estimated that there are about 10,000 plant species on the island. Of these, 80 % or more occur nowhere else. Man arrived in Madagascar just 2,000 years ago and since has cleared much of the island’s forest. This impact and the uniqueness of its plants have made Madagascar of paramount importance to international conservation efforts.\u003cp\u003eThis first vegetation atlas for Madagascar, supported by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, has combined vegetation data from fieldwork and satellite images into a map-based information system. The result is a conservation tool which will help Madagascar’s government and people to plan a more sustainable future. This atlas is also of great use to anyone studying or visiting the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in both French and English, the atlas gives a brief history of vegetation mapping in Madagascar; the methodology used in compiling these new maps; and detailed descriptions of each vegetation type, illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Trends in deforestation, extent of occurrence and levels of protection are assessed for each vegetation type. Additional information includes roads, trails, rivers, airports, reserves and a full place name index.\u003cbr\u003eThe atlas comprises 36 maps in A3 format, all in high resolution colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47043157098736,"sku":"9781842461983","price":174.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781842461983_p0.jpg?v=1763741020","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781842461983","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}