Handbook of Biodiversity Methods (Hardcover)

David Hill

ISBN 10: 0521823684 / ISBN 13: 9780521823685

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2005

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Hardcover. Biodiversity is recognised to be of global importance, yet species and habitats continue to be under increasing pressure from human-induced influences. Environmental concerns are high on the political agenda, driving increased legislation to protect the natural environment. The starting point for much of this legislation is the requirement for a comprehensive biodiversity audit. For those needing to undertake such audits, this Handbook provides standard procedures which will enable practitioners to better monitor the condition of the biodiversity resource, resulting in improved data upon which to base future policy decisions and actions. Organised in three parts, the Handbook first addresses planning, covering method selection, experimental design, sampling strategy, and data analysis and evaluation. The second part describes survey, evaluation and monitoring methods for a broad range of habitats. Part three considers species and provides information on general methods before addressing specific methods of survey and monitoring for the major taxonomic groups. Biodiversity is recognised to be of global importance, yet species and habitats are under increasing pressure from human-induced influences. This Handbook, first published in 2005, will enable practitioners to plan and conduct a survey of any species or habitat and to evaluate the data so as to determine its local, national and international significance. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Biodiversity Methods (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521823684
• ISBN 13: 9780521823685
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Biodiversity is recognized to be of global importance, yet species and habitats continue to be under increasing pressure from human-induced influences. Environmental concerns are high on the political agenda, driving increased legislation to protect the natural environment. The starting point for much of this legislation is the requirement for a comprehensive biodiversity audit. This Handbook provides standard procedures which will enable practitioners to better monitor the condition of the biodiversity resource, resulting in improved data upon which to base future policy decisions and actions.

About the Authors

David Hill is Director of Ecology, RPS Group plc, UK.

Matthew Fasham is Principal Consultant, RPS Group plc, UK.

Graham Tucker is a freelance ecological consultant with Ecological Solutions, UK.

Michael Shewry is Environmental Statistician, Scottish Natural Heritage, UK.

Philp Shaw is Environmental Audit Officer, Scottish Natural Heritage, UK.