Textbooks on the principles of conservation biology abound. Yet,
how does one put this theoretical knowledge into practice? The aim
of The Conservation Handbook is to provide clear guidance on
the implementation of conservation techniques. The wide range of
methods described include those for ecological research,
monitoring, planning, education, habitat management and combining
conservation with development. Nineteen case studies illustrate how
the methods have been applied. The book will be of interest to
conservation biology students and practicing conservationists
worldwide.
For each copy of the book sold, another copy will be sent free
to a practicing conservationist outside Western Europe, North
America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
* * Foreword by E. O. Wilson.
* Concise, practical guide packed full of ideas, methods and
advice.
* Provides solutions for the main conservation problems most
commonly encountered.
* 18 global case studies illustrate the application of
techniques.
* The Conservation Handbook Donations Project
this book is being sent free to those practising conservationists
outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and
Japan who are otherwise unlikely to obtain a copy. These copies are
provided at cost price by Blackwell Science, the publisher, and
paid for with the author”s royalties. Each book sold means another
one will be donated.
Tabella dei contenuti
Foreword.
1. Introduction.
2. Assessing Biodiversity.
3. Setting Conservation Priorities.
4. Monitoring.
5. Ecological Research Techniques.
6. Diagnosis And Prediction.
7. Conservation Planning.
8. Organisational Management And Fund Raising.
9. Education And Ecotourism.
10. Bringing About Political And Policy Changes.
11. Species Management.
12. Habitat Management.
13. Exploitation.
14. Integrating Development And Conservation
Circa l’autore
William J Sutherland is the Miriam Rothschild Professor of Conservation Biology at the University of Cambridge. He is currently the President of the British Ecological Society. He is also a Fellow of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge since 2008.
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