Conservation biology /

This text introduces students to conservation biology, the science of preserving biodiversity, incorporating biological principles in the design of effective strategies for the sustainable management of populations, species and ecosystems.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Pullin, Andrew S.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002.
Temas:
Schuetz, Alb.
Conservation biology.
Biologie de la conservation.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Biological Diversity.
NATURE > Animals > Wildlife.
Artenschutz
Biodiversität
Management
Naturschutz
Biologie.
Natuurbehoud.
Conservação biológica.
Biodiversidade.
Biologia.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Chapter 1 The natural world 3
  • Chapter 2 Major world ecosystems 19
  • Chapter 3 The human impact 53
  • Chapter 4 Effects of habitat destruction 76
  • Chapter 5 Effects of habitat disturbance 102
  • Chapter 6 Non-sustainable use 124
  • Chapter 7 The rise of conservation biology 141
  • Chapter 8 Selecting protected areas 150
  • Chapter 9 Design and management of protected areas 173
  • Chapter 10 Protecting species. I. In situ conservation 199
  • Chapter 11 Protecting species. II. Ex situ conservation and reintroduction 227
  • Chapter 12 Landscape scale conservation 252
  • Chapter 13 Conserving the evolutionary process (a longer-term view of conservation) 270
  • Chapter 14 Ecological restoration 284
  • Chapter 15 Putting the science in to practice 305.

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