Conservation by proxy : indicator, umbrella, keystone, flagship, and other surrogate species /

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Because of the scope of conservation problems, biologists and managers often rely on "surrogate" species to act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues. In Conservation by Proxy, conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate spec...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Caro, T. M. (Timothy M.)
Otros Autores: Girling, Sheila
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : Island Press, ©2010.
Temas:
Conservation of natural resources.
Environmental protection.
Globalization.
Conservation des ressources naturelles.
Environnement > Protection.
Mondialisation.
environmental protection.
globalism.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Biological Diversity.
NATURE > Animals > Wildlife.
Conservation of natural resources
Environmental protection
Globalization
Nature conservation
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Because of the scope of conservation problems, biologists and managers often rely on "surrogate" species to act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues. In Conservation by Proxy, conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores the theories behind them, considers how surrogate species are chosen, examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 374 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781597269599
159726959X

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