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9780195095548: Last Stand: Protected Areas and the Defense of Tropical Biodiversity
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ISBN 10 : 0195095545 ISBN 13 : 9780195095548
Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 1997

Synopsis

During the past century, tropical rain forests have been reduced to about half of their original area, with a consequent loss of biodiversity. This book takes a close look at how this has happened and what the consequences may be, with am emphasis on those strategies that have proven successful in stemming the loss of plant and animal inhabitants. It describes the use of protected areas such as sacred groves, royal preserves, and today's national parks, which have long served to shield the delicate forest habitats for countless species. Although programs for protecting habitats are under increasing attack, this book argues that a system of protected areas must in fact be the cornerstone of all conservation strategies aimed at limiting the inevitable reduction of our planet's biodiversity. Written by leading experts with years of experience, the book integrates ecological, economic and political perspectives on how best to manage tropical forests and their inhabitants, throughout the world. In addition to conservationists, policy makers, and ecologists, the book will serve as a useful text in courses on tropical conservation.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

During the past century, tropical rain forests have been reduced to about half of their original area, with a consequent loss of biodiversity. This book takes a close look at how this has happened and what the consequences may be, with am emphasis on those strategies that have proven successful in stemming the loss of plant and animal inhabitants. It describes the use of protected areas such as sacred groves, royal preserves, and today's national parks, which have long served to shield the delicate forest habitats for countless species. Although programs for protecting habitats are under increasing attack, this book argues that a system of protected areas must in fact be the cornerstone of all conservation strategies aimed at limiting the inevitable reduction of our planet's biodiversity. Written by leading experts with years of experience, the book integrates ecological, economic and political perspectives on how best to manage tropical forests and their inhabitants, throughout the world. In addition to conservationists, policy makers, and ecologists, the book will serve as a useful text in courses on tropical conservation.

Revue de presse

'...Written by leading experts with years of experience, the book integrates ecological, economic and political perspectives on how best to manage tropical forest reserves and their biodiversity, throught the world. In addition to conservationists, policy matkers, and ecologists, educators will find this a useful text in courses on tropical conservation and policy.' (Ethology, Ecology Evolution 10:95-103, 1998)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press Inc
Date d'édition
1997
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0195095545
ISBN 13 
9780195095548
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
256
Éditeur
Kramer Randall, Schaik Carel VanC. Van, Johnson Julie
Coordonnées du fabricant
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