Transboundary Conservation: A New Vision for Protected Areas (Cemex Books on Nature) - Hardcover

Mittermeier, Russell A.; Kormos, Cyril F.; Mittermeier, Cristina Goettsch; Gil, Patricio Robles; Sandwith, Trevor; Besancon, Charles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9686397833 ISBN 13: 9789686397833

Publisher: Conservation International, 2005

Synopsis

Conservation International has been instrumental in raising awareness and concern about the most environmentally endangered regions and animals throughout the world with its publication of high-quality volumes that combine breathtaking photography with expert scientific analysis. Continuing in this distinguished tradition, Conservation International offers here a new, lushly illustrated volume that examines transboundary conservation areas—environmentally endangered regions that sprawl across international borders and contain multiple protected areas. 

Recent studies estimate that there are now 188 transboundary conservation areas in 112 countries, making up about 17 percent of the designated protected areas around the world. This book specifically examines 28 of these areas, found across all continents, from Asia to Antarctica, and in several oceans. Eminent scientists and conservationists contribute detailed histories of the areas, from the birth of the initial conservation efforts to the latest research that reveals new regions and assesses the success of the programs to protect existing ones. Accompanying the analyses are Conservation International’s trademark vibrant full-color photographs that powerfully document these rapidly disappearing treasures. 

Following in the footsteps of Hotspots, Wilderness, Wildlife Spectacles, and Hotspots Revisited, Transboundary Conservation is an essential resource for all those concerned about the future of our environment.

About this title

About the Author:

Russell A. Mittermeir is a former president and current executive vice chair of Conservation International as well as an honorary member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and chair of its primate specialists group.

Review:

"Lavishly illustrated. . . . The heart of the book, and its chief value, lies in the 28 case studies described. . . . They are good introductions to the specific challenges faced by each area. With its beautiful photographs and lush descriptions, this book is valuable as a source of inspiration for those interested in learning more." (J. E. Grinnell Choice 2006-12-01)

About this edition

• Publisher: Conservation International
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 9686397833
• ISBN 13: 9789686397833
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 372