Conserving Bird Biodiversity: General Principles and their Application

Norris, Ken and Deborah J. Pain, edited

ISBN 10: 0521789494 / ISBN 13: 9780521789493

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2002

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2002. Birds, Natural History, Conservation. Cambridge Biology #7. Cambridge University Press. Very good - near fine paperback 335p. 6/25.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conserving Bird Biodiversity: General Principles and their Application
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521789494
• ISBN 13: 9780521789493
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Reliable information is the foundation upon which local, national and international conservation efforts are based, placing research at the heart of biodiversity conservation. The fundamental role of research is diverse and includes understanding the importance of biodiversity, defining 'units' of biodiversity, priority-setting for species and sites, managing endangered and declining populations, understanding large-scale processes, making predictions about the future, and interfacing with training, education, public awareness and policy initiatives. Using real examples, researchers consider the principles underlying these manifold issues and illustrate how these principles have been applied to address actual conservation problems.

Book Description

The earth's biodversity is currently being lost at an unprecedented rate. Conservationists attempt to reduce these losses by protecting and restoring species and habitats: correct information is vital. Using examples from bird conservation, this book describes and discusses the scientific principles conservationists use, and shows how these principles are applied to real problems. Conserving Bird Biodiversity takes a 'problem'-based approach, differing from other volumes that discuss either general conservation principles or practical techniques. It will be essential reading for students, researchers and practitioners in conservation biology and wildlife management.