Biodiversity Conservation And Protected Areas

Author : Karen Beazley,Robert Baldwin
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783038977322

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Biodiversity and Protected Areas by Karen Beazley,Robert Baldwin Pdf

Biodiversity and Protected Areas assembles twelve topics from around the world, illustrating the complexities and promise of addressing the biodiversity crisis. Authors from Mongolia, Africa, India, Canada, Iraq, and the United States dwell on particular aspects and challenges relevant to those regions. Lessons and approaches from interesting localities, coupled with global analyses give the reader a synthetic view of emerging problems. The opportunities for understanding common issues across different geographies abound, such as comparing local conservation in sub-Saharan Africa with a distribution of very small protected areas in Massachusetts. Several topics will be of immediate interest to policymakers. The book is illustrated with numerous color maps and figures and the authors strove for clear, uncomplicated writing. The editors provide an overview of chapters, placing them in the context of other biodiversity and protected area literature. Students and conservationists attempting to broaden their views of biodiversity and protected areas should find this collection to be interesting.

Author : National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Office of International Affairs,Office of Central Europe and Eurasia
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1996-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309184809

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Biodiversity Conservation in Transboundary Protected Areas by National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Office of International Affairs,Office of Central Europe and Eurasia Pdf

Recognizing the increasing rate of species loss on a global scale and that neither pollution nor ecosystems respects political boundaries, cooperation on many different levels is required to conserve biodiversity. This volume uses four protected areas that Poland shares with its neighbors as case studies to explore opportunities to integrate science and management in transboundary protected areas in Central Europe for the conservation of biodiversity. Specific topics include biodiversity conservation theories and strategies, problems of wildlife management, and impacts of tourism and recreational use on protected areas.

Author : Barbara J. Lausche
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Law
ISBN : 9782831712451

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Guidelines for Protected Areas Legislation by Barbara J. Lausche Pdf

The central aim of this publication is to consider the key elements of a modern, comprehensive, and effective legal framework for successful management of protected areas. They provide practical guidance for all those involved in developing, improving, or reviewing national legislation on protected areas, be they legal drafters and practitioners, protected area managers, interested NGOs, or scholars. These guidelines include fifteen case studies, eight dealing with the protected area legislation of individual countries and six cases dealing with specific sites providing fundamental solutions that stand the test of time.

Author : Patricia Halladay
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 2831702933

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Conserving Biodiversity Outside Protected Areas by Patricia Halladay Pdf

Limits to expansion of protected area systems underline the importance of seeking new ways to conserve biodiversity. The twelve case studies ranging from the High Andes to Viet Nam support the view that certain traditional agricultural and pastoral systems can succeed in attaining a sustainable level of production while at the same time maintaining both a high level of biodiversity and most functional aspects of the ecosystems.

Author : Graeme L. Worboys,Michael Lockwood,Ashish Kothari,Sue Feary,Ian Pulsford
Publisher : ANU Press
Page : 993 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781925021691

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Protected Area Governance and Management by Graeme L. Worboys,Michael Lockwood,Ashish Kothari,Sue Feary,Ian Pulsford Pdf

Protected Area Governance and Management presents a compendium of original text, case studies and examples from across the world, by drawing on the literature, and on the knowledge and experience of those involved in protected areas. The book synthesises current knowledge and cutting-edge thinking from the diverse branches of practice and learning relevant to protected area governance and management. It is intended as an investment in the skills and competencies of people and consequently, the effective governance and management of protected areas for which they are responsible, now and into the future. The global success of the protected area concept lies in its shared vision to protect natural and cultural heritage for the long term, and organisations such as International Union for the Conservation of Nature are a unifying force in this regard. Nonetheless, protected areas are a socio-political phenomenon and the ways that nations understand, govern and manage them is always open to contest and debate. The book aims to enlighten, educate and above all to challenge readers to think deeply about protected areas—their future and their past, as well as their present. The book has been compiled by 169 authors and deals with all aspects of protected area governance and management. It provides information to support capacity development training of protected area field officers, managers in charge and executive level managers.

Author : Adrian G. Davey
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782831703992

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National System Planning for Protected Areas by Adrian G. Davey Pdf

A system plan is the design of a total reserve system covering the full range of ecosystems and communities found in a particular country, identifying the range of purposes of protected areas and the relationships among the system components (i.e., individual areas, protected areas and other land uses), and different sectors and levels of society. Highlighting key linkages with other aspects of economic development, it shows how various stakeholders can interact and cooperate to support effective and sustainable management of protected areas, and help to establish priorities. A valuable resource for all those involved with national system planning.

Author : Ram Bir Singh Kushwah
Publisher : APH Publishing
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8176482099

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Economics of Protected Areas and Its Effect on Biodiversity by Ram Bir Singh Kushwah Pdf

With reference to India.

Author : Franccesa Gherardi,Claudia Corti,Manuela Gualtieri
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781905839216

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Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management - Volume II by Franccesa Gherardi,Claudia Corti,Manuela Gualtieri Pdf

Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management is a component of Encyclopedia of Natural Resources Policy and Management in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Biodiversity is declining worldwide at a very unprecedented rate as a complex response to several human-induced changes in the global environment. The magnitude of these changes is so large and their effects are so strongly linked to the altered ecosystem processes and to human (ab-)use of natural resources that biodiversity loss is today perceived as one of the most important issues that humankind should face with extreme urgency. Disseminating information, raising awareness, and propelling concern within a diversified target audience (general public, schools, local authorities, and government agencies) are also essential to develop shared responsibility and to encourage collaborative efforts and compliance. This has been the main objective of “Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management”. The Theme on Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management provides the essential aspects and a myriad of issues of great relevance to our world in eight major topics of discussion, and is focused on 1) History and Overview of Biodiversity Conservation and Protected Areas, 2) Management of Forests and other Wooded Habitats, 3) Management of Savannahs and Other Open Habitats, 4) Management of Wetlands, 5) Management of Tourism and Human Recreation Pressure, 6) Conservation Strategies, Species Action Plans and Translocation, 7) Captive Breeding and Gene Banks, and 8) Eradication and Control of Invasive Species. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : Michael Walkey,Ian R. Swingland,Shaun Russell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781461552796

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Integrated Protected Area Management by Michael Walkey,Ian R. Swingland,Shaun Russell Pdf

Protected areas have become an increasingly important tool both in the conservation of biodiversity and in revenue generation through sustainable use. This is the only sure way to guarantee the protection necessary for many species, habitats and ecosystems in the future. Integrated Protected Area Management features contributions that consider the design, management and sustainable use of these regions. Three principal aspects are considered: the theory and practice of designation community-based conservation and the concept of sustainability identifying priorities for management. The emphasis throughout is on the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to planning and the active involvement of all stakeholders in decision-making processes as a means of ensuring long-term sustainability.

Author : Marcus Colchester
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 9780788171949

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Salvaging Nature by Marcus Colchester Pdf

BG (copy 1): From the John Holmes Library collection.

Author : Sue Stolton,Nigel Dudley
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781844078806

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Arguments for Protected Areas by Sue Stolton,Nigel Dudley Pdf

First Published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Michael Lockwood,Graeme Worboys,Ashish Kothari
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136561757

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Managing Protected Areas by Michael Lockwood,Graeme Worboys,Ashish Kothari Pdf

This handbook, produced by world renowned experts from the World Conservation Union (IUCN), spans the full terrain of protected area management and is the international benchmark for the field. The book employs dozens of detailed international cases studies, hundreds of concise topical snapshots, maps, tables, illustrations and a colour plate section, as well as evaluation tools, checklists and numerous appendices to cover all aspects of park management from biodiversity to natural heritage to financial management. The book establishes a conceptual underpinning for protected area management, presents guiding principles for the 21st century, reflects recent work on international best practice and provides an assessment of skills required by professionals. As the most authoritative guide ever compiled to the principles and practice of protected area management, this volume is essential for all professionals and students in all countries and contexts.

Author : Nigel Dudley
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782831710860

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Guidelines for Applying Protected Area Management Categories by Nigel Dudley Pdf

IUCN's Protected Areas Management Categories, which classify protected areas according to their management objectives, are today accepted as the benchmark for defining, recording, and classifying protected areas. They are recognized by international bodies such as the United Nations as well as many national governments. As a result, they are increasingly being incorporated into government legislation. These guidelines provide as much clarity as possible regarding the meaning and application of the Categories. They describe the definition of the Categories and discuss application in particular biomes and management approaches.

Author : Randall Kramer,Carel van Schaik,Julie Johnson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1997-03-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780195357332

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Last Stand by Randall Kramer,Carel van Schaik,Julie Johnson Pdf

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 an 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.

Author : Kevin Bishop
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Protected areas
ISBN : 9781902647487

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Speaking a Common Language by Kevin Bishop Pdf