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The impacts of biological invasions
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Anthropocene is characterised by a continuous human‐mediated reshuffling of the distributions of species globally. Both intentional and unintentional introductions have resulted in numerous species being translocated beyond their native ranges, often leading to their establishment and subsequent spread – a process referred to as biological
Phillip J. Haubrock +42 more
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Sustainable earth walls to meet the building regulations [PDF]
, 2004 The thermal conductivity and diffusivity of un-fired clay bricks, a straw clay mixture and straw bales have been measured using a thermal probe technique, with an iterative method for data analysis. The steady-state air-to-air thermal transmittance, or U-
Allen +6 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper investigates innovative financing strategies to mobilise private capital for climate adaptation, emphasising Hong Kong's role in advancing efforts across Southeast Asia. Using expert interviews and case studies, it addresses two key questions: which financial instruments can strengthen public–private collaboration, and what best ...
Laurence L. Delina +5 more
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Research Progress on Repair and Reinforcement of Beams in Timber Building [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2019 Timber building has been widely used for its renewable, excellent structural performance and aesthetic value. The “beam” is one of the most important components in the upper structure of a timber structure; beam as the main force component is under long ...
Zhang Xiaofeng +3 more
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Biological and economic values of Dipterocarpaceae, the main timber forest product of Indonesia [PDF]
, 2021 Wahyu Widiyono
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Economic potential of forest resources of Nepal [PDF]
, 2010 Nepal's forest resources underpin the livelihoods of rural people in important ways. During the country's 'planned development' over the past 50 years, the government, donors and policy makers have viewed these resources as a key vehicle for ushering in ...
Dhungana, H. +2 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Circular economy (CE) is increasingly adopted by the manufacturing industry to decouple economic growth from environmental impacts by optimizing resource use and minimizing waste generation. Nevertheless, circular manufacturing often triggers systemic responses that diminish or offset their potential environmental gains, resulting in the so ...
Mariantonietta Ferrante +2 more
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Increasing sub/tropical eucalypt timber plantation profitability by value adding to thinnings [PDF]
, 2012 New processing options and end-uses are being developed to create larger, more stable and higher-value markets for plantation-sourced wood. To justify continued expansion of Australia's current hardwood plantation estate it is becoming necessary to ...
Baillères, Henri +3 more
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Conflict Resolution Quarterly, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Environmental conflicts are increasing as is interest in ways they can be managed. However, evaluations of Environmental Conflict Resolution (ECR) processes based on direct observation remain scarce, despite ECR existing for over half a century.
Callum Leavey‐Wilson +2 more
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Simultaneous Optimization of Even Flow and Land and Timber value in Forest Planning: A Continuous Approach [PDF]
, 2021 José Mario González-González +2 more
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