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Setting Conservation Targets for Managed Forest Landscapes
Av Marc-André Villard, Bengt Gunnar Jonsson
Häftad, 2009
603 kr
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Forests host a disproportionate share of the world's biodiversity. They are increasingly being seen as a refuge for genetic diversity, native species, natural structures, and ecological processes. Yet, intensive forestry threatens their value for biodiversity. The authors present concepts, …
Monitoring for Conservation and Ecology
Inbunden, 1990
1098 kr
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Monitoring has become fashionable. Business now talks about monitoring its activities, efficiency, costs and profits. The National Health Service is monitoring general practices and hospitals; it is keen to have more information about efficiency and the duration of stay of patients in different …
Monitoring for Conservation and Ecology
Häftad, 1990
1481 kr
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Monitoring has become fashionable. Business now talks about monitoring its activities, efficiency, costs and profits. The National Health Service is monitoring general practices and hospitals; it is keen to have more information about efficiency and the duration of stay of patients in different …
Monitoring Butterflies for Ecology and Conservation
The British Butterfly Monitoring Scheme
Av E. Pollard, T.J. Yates
Inbunden, 1993
1643 kr
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Previously published in hardback and now made available in paperback, this ground-breaking book is a must for all interested in butterflies, whether as conservation biologist, amateur or professional entomologist or as a student studying the phenomenon of butterfly populations as part of a number …
Evaluation and Assessment for Conservation
Ecological guidelines for determining priorities for nature conservation
Häftad, 1994
1643 kr
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This book, previously published in hardback, has now been republished in paperback and added to the growing number of titles in Chapman & Hall's Conservation Biology Series. Evaluation and Assessment for Conservation contains pertinent examples and case studies from around the world illustrating …
Conservation Management of Freshwater Habitats
Lakes, rivers and wetlands
Av Neville C. Morgan, Peter S. Maitland
Inbunden, 1997
1643 kr
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In this book the authors have applied research knowledge to the solution of practical problems facing wildlife conservation in freshwater habitats. Subjects covered include: evaluation of the conservation interest of sites; practical protection and management of freshwater habitats; species …
Marine Protected Areas
Principles and techniques for management
Av S. Gubbay
Inbunden, 1995
2188 kr
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Marine protected areas (MPAs) have an important role in marine conserva tion programmes around the world. Although most have been established relatively recently when compared with protected areas on land, there is considerable expertise on their identification, setting up and management. Some …
Conservation of Faunal Diversity in Forested Landscapes
Av R. M. Gegraaf, Richard M. Gegraaf m. fl.
Inbunden, 1996
2188 kr
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Forest wildlife conservation is critically required in many parts of the world today. This book presents a merger between the elements of wildlife conservation and habitat conservation, and explains how these disciplines can be used to promote the conservation of vertebrates in forests around the …
Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians
Inbunden, 1996
1643 kr
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This volume sets out to provide an overview of recent research on all aspects of amphibian ecology and behaviour and to illustrate its application to practical conservation measures for this major group of animals. Its broad scope makes it of relevance to students of general biology, ecology and …
Insect Conservation Biology
Av M.J. Samways
Häftad, 1994
1098 kr
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This book is a paperback reprint of a previously published hardback. Insects are the major component of the world's biodiversity. By virtue of their vast numbers of both species and individuals, they are vital determinants of terrestrial ecological processes. Quantiatively, insects are important …
Monitoring Butterflies for Ecology and Conservation
The British Butterfly Monitoring Scheme
Av E. Pollard, T.J. Yates
Häftad, 1994
1752 kr
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Previously published in hardback and now made available in paperback, this ground-breaking book is a must for all interested in butterflies, whether as conservation biologist, amateur or professional entomologist or as a student studying the phenomenon of butterfly populations as part of a number …
Conservation and the Use of Wildlife Resources
Inbunden, 1997
1643 kr
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Wildlife utilization is commonly referred to as good or bad strategy for conservation when, in fact, the circumstances of use are so diverse that generalizations are not easy to support. The purpose of the book is to show that utilization schemes can be good, bad or mixed from a conservation …
Wildlife Conservation by Sustainable Use
Av J. G. Grootenhuis, T. T. Dolan m. fl.
Inbunden, 2000
2188 kr
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One of the major challenges of sustainable development is the interdisciplinary nature of the issues involved. To this end, a team of conservation biologists, hunters, tourist operators, ranchers, wildlife and land managers, ecologists, veterinarians and economists was convened to discuss whether …
Tropical Rain Forest: A Wider Perspective
Inbunden, 1998
1643 kr
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The international perspective for this book is the unprecedented level of concern over deforestation, recognized by the meeting of world leaders at the 1992 Earth Summit, in Rio do Janeiro, and culminating in the appoint ment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Forests (IPF), under the auspices of …
Tropical Rain Forest: A Wider Perspective
Häftad, 1998
1643 kr
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The international perspective for this book is the unprecedented level of concern over deforestation, recognized by the meeting of world leaders at the 1992 Earth Summit, in Rio do Janeiro, and culminating in the appoint ment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Forests (IPF), under the auspices of …
Reproductive Science and Integrated Conservation
Av William V. Holt, Amanda R. Pickard m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
1318 kr
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Reproduction is essential to the continuation and evolution of life on this planet and is therefore a centrally important process in the conservation of wildlife. However, reproductive mechanisms are well understood in only a handful of vertebrate species, mostly domestic livestock and laboratory …
Phylogeny and Conservation
Av Andrew Purvis, John L. Gittleman m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
1188 kr
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Phylogeny is a potentially powerful tool for conserving biodiversity. This book explores how it can be used to tackle questions of great practical importance and urgency for conservation. Using case studies from many different taxa and regions of the world, the volume evaluates how useful phylogeny …
People and Wildlife, Conflict or Co-existence?
Av Rosie Woodroffe, Simon Thirgood m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
1058 kr
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Human-wildlife conflict is a major issue in conservation. As people encroach into natural habitats, and as conservation efforts restore wildlife to areas where they may have been absent for generations, contact between people and wild animals is growing. Some species, even the beautiful and …
Large Herbivore Ecology, Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation
Av Kjell Danell, Roger Bergström m. fl.
Häftad, 2006
1221 kr
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Most large herbivores require some type of management within their habitats. Some populations of large herbivores are at the brink of extinction, some are under discussion for reintroduction, whilst others already occur in dense populations causing conflicts with other land use. Large herbivores …
Top Predators in Marine Ecosystems
Their Role in Monitoring and Management
Av C. J. Camphuysen, I. L. Boyd m. fl.
Häftad, 2006
1211 kr
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The sustainable exploitation of the marine environment depends upon our capacity to develop systems of management with predictable outcomes. Unfortunately, marine ecosystems are highly dynamic and this property could conflict with the objective of sustainable exploitation. This book investigates …
Zoos in the 21st Century
Catalysts for Conservation?
Av Alexandra Zimmermann, Matthew Hatchwell m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
1090 kr
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Modern zoos and aquaria are playing an increasingly active and important role in protecting and managing global biodiversity. Many zoos include wildlife conservation in their mission and have started changing the focus of their institutions in order to increase even further the benefits of their …
Conservation in a Changing World
Av Georgina M. Mace, Andrew Balmford m. fl.
Häftad, 1999
895 kr
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As evidence for the rapid loss of biological diversity strengthens, there is widespread recognition of the need to identify priorities and techniques for conservation action that will reverse the trend. Much progress has been made in the development of quantitative methods for identifying priority …
Carnivore Conservation
Av John L. Gittleman, Stephan M. Funk m. fl.
Inbunden, 2001
2866 kr
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Carnivores are the focus of intense attention and resources in conservation biology. It is often argued that, because carnivores are at the top of the food chain, if they are protected, then other taxa will also be afforded adequate protection. Carnivores are also charismatic and compete with …
Carnivore Conservation
Av John L. Gittleman, Stephan M. Funk m. fl.
Häftad, 2001
1384 kr
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Carnivores are the focus of intense attention and resources in conservation biology. It is often argued that, because carnivores are at the top of the food chain, if they are protected, then other taxa will also be afforded adequate protection. Carnivores are also charismatic and compete with …
Behaviour and Conservation
Av L. Morris Gosling, L. Morris Gosling m. fl.
Häftad, 2000
1237 kr
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How does an understanding of the behaviour of a given animal species contribute to its conservation? The answer to this question has profound consequences for our efforts to conserve endangered species. Behaviour and Conservation links the extraordinary advances that have been made in behavioural …
Coral Reef Conservation
Av Isabelle M. Côté, John D. Reynolds
Häftad, 2006
1041 kr
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Coral reefs are the 'rain forests' of the ocean, containing the highest diversity of marine organisms and facing the greatest threats from humans. As shallow-water coastal habitats, they support a wide range of economically and culturally important activities, from fishing to tourism. Their …
Connectivity Conservation
Av Kevin R. Crooks, M. Sanjayan
Häftad, 2006
1384 kr
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One of the biggest threats to the survival of many plant and animal species is the destruction or fragmentation of their natural habitats. The conservation of landscape connections, where animals, plants, and ecological processes can move freely from one habitat to another, is therefore an …
Population Genetics for Animal Conservation
Av Giorgio Bertorelle, Michael W. Bruford m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
993 kr
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It is widely accepted among conservation biologists that genetics is, more than ever, an essential and efficient tool for wild and captive population management and reserve design. However, a true synergy between population genetics and conservation biology is lacking. Following the first …
Ecology and Conservation of the Sirenia
Dugongs and Manatees
Av Helene Marsh, Thomas J. O'Shea m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
1156 kr
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Dugongs and manatees, the only fully aquatic herbivorous mammals, live in the coastal waters, rivers and lakes of more than 80 subtropical and tropical countries. Symbols of fierce conservation battles, sirenian populations are threatened by multiple global problems. Providing comparative …
Priorities for the Conservation of Mammalian Diversity
Has the Panda had its Day?
Av Abigail Entwistle, Nigel Dunstone
Inbunden, 2000
1466 kr
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Recent analyses have shown that about a quarter of all mammal species are threatened with extinction. At the same time, the conservation movement is moving rapidly away from a traditional 'protectionist' approach to nature to a more integrated view of wildlife and landscape conservation. This …
