Biodiversity, the wealth of Bolivia

Synopsis

This book has contributions from 72 Bolivian and foreign authors. Biodiversity, the wealth of Bolivia is a publication that had the contribution of 72 Bolivian and foreign authors. It is a book that allows you to know the state of knowledge of the biodiversity of Bolivia, as well as the efforts and challenges for its conservation. In the book you will find information about:

  1. Bolivia is one of the 15 countries with the greatest biological diversity on the planet.
  2. The sustainable use of biodiversity will allow national development and reduce poverty.
  3. We have 23 different ecoregion units.
  4. Bolivia is one of the 10 countries in the world with the greatest diversity of plants: it has approximately 20,000 different species.
  5. 42% of the country is in a very poor to regular state of conservation.
  6. 58% of Bolivia is in a good to very good state of conservation.
  7. Many of our plants and animals are unique in the world.

Datos técnicos

Authors: Pierre L. Ibisch & Gonzalo Mérida

Year: 2008

Language: English or Spanish

Format: 22 x 28.5 cm

Size: 638 pages

Publisher: Editorial FAN 

ISBN: 99905-66-25-9

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