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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 ecolog...
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470999356 |
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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. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9780470999349 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader) 0470999349 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader) 9780470999356 0470999357 |
| Index Number: | QH75 |
| CLC: | Q16-62 |
| Contents: | Introduction -- Assessing biodiversity -- Setting conservation priorities -- Monitoring -- Ecological research techniques -- Diagnosis and prediction -- Conservation planning -- Organisational management and fund raising -- Education and ecotourism -- Bringing about political and policy changes -- Species management -- Habitat management -- Exploitation -- Integrating development and conservation. |