The traditional patterns of land use that have created many of the world's cultural landscapes contribute to biodiversity, support ecological processes, provide

Many countries have areas with special natural qualities characterized by the harmonious interaction between resident populations and the land. This book sets o

Presents twelve case studies from different parts of the world illustrating the role Protected Landscapes are playing in conserving agrobiodiversity and related

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