In the past few decades, sustainability of natural resources and the social and environmental issues that surround them have become increasingly topical. This multidisciplinary book discusses the complex relationships between society, natural resources and the environment. Major resources...

section 1. Ecological and social resilience -- section 2. Ecosystem services and quality of life -- section 3. Valuation of ecosystem -- section 4. Community and natural resources management -- section 5. Policy reforms and sustainable development