Conservation and biodiversity
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Conservation and biodiversity
Scientific American Library, c1996
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- pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [256]-260) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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hd ISBN 9780716750574
Description
This work provides an overview of the scientific issues involved in preserving the variety of ecosystems on the planet. Beginning with a discussion of the scientific and economic principles relevant to the conservation of biodiversity, the text explores the causes of extinction and consequences of habitat loss. It also includes endangered species management, the conservation of biological communities and the practical possibilities for sustainable use of the environment.
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pbk ISBN 9780716760320
Description
This work provides an overview of the scientific issues involved in preserving the variety of ecosystems on the planet. Beginning with a discussion of the scientific and economic principles relevant to the conservation of biodiversity, the text explores the causes of extinction and consequences of habitat loss. It also includes endangered species management, the conservation of biological communities and the practical possibilities for sustainable use of the environment.
Table of Contents
- What is biodiversity?
- habitat fragmentation and loss
- the mathematics of extinction
- when is a species endangered?
- wildlife in the marketplace
- species in captivity
- identifying land for nature reserves
- managing a wildlife reserve
- biodiversity in a changing world
- the wealth of nature.
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