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020 _a9783642384639
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024 7 _a10.1007/978-3-642-38463-9
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100 1 _aKim, Kwi-Gon.
_eauthor.
245 1 4 _aThe Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of Korea
_h[electronic resource] :
_bProtection, Conservation and Restoration of a Unique Ecosystem /
_cby Kwi-Gon Kim.
264 1 _aBerlin, Heidelberg :
_bSpringer Berlin Heidelberg :
_bImprint: Springer,
_c2013.
300 _aXIX, 583 p. 846 illus., 774 illus. in color.
_bonline resource.
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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347 _atext file
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505 0 _aHistory and Evolution of the DMZ Ecosystem -- Landscape Ecology of the DMZ -- Status and Ecological Resource Value of DMZ -- Habitats in the DMZ Area -- Species in the DMZ Area -- Biodiversity -- Wetland-Type Classification -- Biological Integrity-Assessing the Health of Wetland Ecosystems -- Threatening Factors in the DMZ -- Conservation and Management Strategies.
520 _aUntouched since 1953, the Korean DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) has transformed itself into one of the few ecologically pristine zones and a vital habitat for endangered species. Often cited as a potential "peace park", it could one day be a common ground for reconciliation and harmony.   A wealth of data and information has been produced over time, documenting significant aspects of the DMZ and its implications for human and ecological security, both in Korea and worldwide. However, there is no single book in English that brings together the findings on the mechanism of evolution, the ecology and biodiversity of the DMZ.   "The DMZ of Korea", by Kwi-Gon Kim, is the first step in this direction. It seeks to link scientific information and policy making for the future DMZ ecosystem management, taking into account the fact that the area has become, over the years, a natural treasure as a habitat for rare birds and other wildlife and a fertile environment for a thriving plant community. It also provides a framework for ensuring the long-term sustainability of the DMZ.   The book holistically describes the current environmental status of the DMZ, and identifies bioregions, resources, habitats, and species.   By outlining the current scientific data and information needed to classify the different wetland types, assess the biological integrity, understand the threat factors, and to suggest conservation and management strategies, the book provides a "one stop shop" scientific and policy source of information, which will undoubtedly be of great interest to students, researchers, practitioners, and policy decision-makers, in the areas of planning, natural resource management, public management, ecology, landscape architecture, geography, and the life sciences.   Prof.Dr.Kwi-Gon Kim obtained his Ph.D. at UCL, University of London, UK. He is a professor emeritus at Seoul National University and the Co- President of the Korea DMZ Council in Seoul, Korea.
650 0 _aLife sciences.
650 0 _aBiodiversity.
650 0 _aLandscape ecology.
650 0 _aConservation biology.
650 0 _aEcology.
650 0 _aNature conservation.
650 1 4 _aLife Sciences.
650 2 4 _aLandscape Ecology.
650 2 4 _aBiodiversity.
650 2 4 _aNature Conservation.
650 2 4 _aConservation Biology/Ecology.
710 2 _aSpringerLink (Online service)
773 0 _tSpringer eBooks
776 0 8 _iPrinted edition:
_z9783642384622
856 4 0 _uhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38463-9
912 _aZDB-2-SBL
942 _2Dewey Decimal Classification
_ceBooks
999 _c47211
_d47211