Conservation Biology for All
by Navjot S. Sodhi, Paul R. Ehrlich (eds.)
Publisher: Oxford University Press 2010
ISBN/ASIN: 0199554242
ISBN-13: 9780199554249
Number of pages: 358
Description:
This book contains a series of authoritative chapters written by top names in conservation biology with the aim of disseminating cutting-edge conservation knowledge as widely as possible. Important topics such as balancing conversion and human needs, climate change, conservation planning, designing and analyzing conservation research, ecosystem services, endangered species management, extinctions, fire, habitat loss, and invasive species are covered.
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