Habitats For Birds In Europe

Author : Graham M. Tucker,M. I. Evans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015047117943

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Habitats for Birds in Europe by Graham M. Tucker,M. I. Evans Pdf

The greatest threats to Europe's birds and biodiversity come from loss and degradation of habitat. This book brings together more than 190 bird and habitat conservation experts from all over Europe, to examine the threats to Europe's eight major habitat types, and propose policies and actions to protect and restore them. Although the emphasis is on birds, particularly the 40 percent of European species with an unfavourable conservation status, many recommendations would help conserve all elements of biodiversity in the wider European environment. "An important contribution to the conservation of biodiversity in Europe" - Peter L Nielsen, European Commission. "An extremely valuable reference for bird conservationists in any continent" - The Wilson Bulletin.

Author : John G. Kelcey,Goetz Rheinwald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Bird populations
ISBN : STANFORD:36105127449143

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Birds in European Cities by John G. Kelcey,Goetz Rheinwald Pdf

Many interesting facts emerge.

Author : Caroline M. Socha,Royal Society for the Protection of Birds,BirdLife International
Publisher : Birdlife International
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Birds
ISBN : STANFORD:36105017351565

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BIRDS IN EUROPE PB by Caroline M. Socha,Royal Society for the Protection of Birds,BirdLife International Pdf

Author : R. J. Fuller
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408137024

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Bird Habitats in Britain by R. J. Fuller Pdf

The book describes all the main habitat types, the structure and composition of bird communities, and reviews bird sites and their distribution throughout Britain. Rob Fuller's book would not have been possible but for the nationwide cooperative endeavour by amateur and professional ornithologists, naturalists and conservationists which led to the British Trust for Ornithology's Register of Ornithological Sites, sponsored by the Nature Conservancy Council. Hitherto, few books have dealt primarily with bird habitats but the subject is of urgent importance now that exploitation of the environment has left few corners of Britain untouched or unthreatened. Even so, the book is much more than timely, it also extends the reader's interest to an area of bird study that has, perhaps, been too little considered. The text is supported by more than 100 diagrams and maps, and over 50 photographs; in addition there are 53 superbly evocative drawings by Donald Watson. For the birdwatcher and all involved with conservation, this is stimulating reading and an essential reference.

Author : Robert J. Fuller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521897563

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Birds and Habitat by Robert J. Fuller Pdf

Synthesises important concepts, patterns and issues relating to avian habitat selection, drawing on examples from Europe, North America and Australia.

Author : Kerstin Sundseth,European Commission. Directorate-General for the Environment,EcoSystems Ltd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9279431986

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The EU Birds and Habitats Directives by Kerstin Sundseth,European Commission. Directorate-General for the Environment,EcoSystems Ltd Pdf

The Birds and Habitats Directives support the principle of sustainable development and integrated management. Their aim is not to exclude socio-economic activities from Natura 2000 sites, but rather to find ways for these to operate in a way that also safeguards and supports the valuable species and habitats present, and maintains the overall health of natural ecosystems for the benefit of society as a whole.

Author : Robert J. Fuller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781139851305

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Birds and Habitat by Robert J. Fuller Pdf

The successful conservation of bird species relies upon our understanding of their habitat use and requirements. In the coming decades the importance of such knowledge will only grow as climate change, the development of new energy sources and the needs of a growing human population intensify the, already significant, pressure on the habitats that birds depend on. Drawing on valuable recent advances in our understanding of bird-habitat relationships, this book provides the first major review of avian habitat selection in over twenty years. It offers a synthesis of concepts, patterns and issues that will interest students, researchers and conservation practitioners. Spatial scales ranging from landscape to habitat patch are covered, and examples of responses to habitat change are examined. European landscapes are the main focus, but the book has far wider significance to similar habitats worldwide, with examples and relevant material also drawn from North America and Australia.

Author : D. Haas
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9287156301

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Protecting Birds from Powerlines by D. Haas Pdf

Author : Rob Hume,Robert Still,Andy Swash,Hugh Harrop
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691177656

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Europe's Birds by Rob Hume,Robert Still,Andy Swash,Hugh Harrop Pdf

Covering more than 900 species, and illustrated with 4,700 photographs, Europe's Birds is the most comprehensive, authoritative and ambitious single-volume photographic guide to Europe's birds ever produced. Easy-to-use, practical and accessible, this guide provides the information necessary for birdwatchers of all abilities to name any bird they see. Detailed descriptions cover the birds in all their plumages--male, female, breeding, non-breeding, adult and immatures, as well as distinctive subspecies. The clear text covers all aspects of identification, including moult and vocalizations, and provides details on range, status and habitat. An unrivalled selection of photographs, chosen to be as informative as possible, makes this a beautiful book to enjoy, as well as an up-to-date and essential source of identification knowledge. Europe's Birds is produced by the same team that created Britain's Birds, which has been described as "without doubt the best photo guide on the market" (Andy Stoddart, Rare Bird Alert). The authors include top-class wildlife photographers, writers and editors, and an imaginative, highly skilled designer. All are experienced birdwatchers themselves, who know what is needed in an identification guide for birdwatchers living or travelling in Europe.

Author : Peter Hayman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Birds
ISBN : OCLC:1280847597

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The Complete Guide to the Birdlife of Britain & Europe by Peter Hayman Pdf

This is a guide to species of birds that live in or visit Europe. There are illustrations of each species, including the bird in flight and at rest. Symbols show which habitats each bird can be found in and at what time of year each is present.

Author : Lars Svensson,Peter James Grant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691050546

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Birds of Europe by Lars Svensson,Peter James Grant Pdf

Birds of Europe is an extraordinary new field guide to the diverse bird life found throughout Europe. Ranging from the Urals to the Atlantic and from Scandinavia to the Middle East, the guide covers the 722 bird species found in the region as well as 23 introduced species or variants and 103 very rare visitors. The text by Lars Svensson and Peter J. Grant provides all of the information needed to identify any species in Europe at any time of year, covering identification, voice, habitat, range, and size. In addition, the authors provide an introduction to each group of birds that addresses the major problems involved in identifying or observing the group: how to separate birds of prey in flight, how to organize a sea watching trip, which duck hybrids can be confused with which main species. In over 3,500 illustrations, Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterström depict every species as well as all major plumage variations. The artists also introduce several design innovations. They illustrate typical habitats and characteristic behavior, including birds in flight, feeding, hunting, and perching; they add pointers and captions to the plates to show key field marks; and they arrange birds for easy comparison of confusing plumages. Distribution maps give up-to-date breeding, wintering, and migration ranges for every species. The combination of definitive text, superb illustrations, and innovative design, all in a single, portable volume, makes this book the ultimate field guide to the birds of Europe. On the bookshelf or in the coat pocket, it will become an essential companion for every birder, ornithologist, and traveler to Europe.

Author : Roy Brown,David Lees,John Ferguson,Michael Lawrence
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 845 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472973214

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Tracks and Signs of the Birds of Britain and Europe by Roy Brown,David Lees,John Ferguson,Michael Lawrence Pdf

Tracks & Signs of the Birds of Britain and Europe contains a wealth of fascinating material for any field naturalist. This unique guide enables the reader to find, interpret and understand field marks left by a variety of birds throughout Britain and Europe, and to use these to identify the species in question. It covers subjects including tracks and trails, feeding and other behavioural signs, nests, pellets, droppings, feathers and skulls, habitat types and field analysis methods. All European bird families are featured, with numerous individual species being described in detail. Fully revised and updated, this third edition contains a great deal of new material, including 19 new colour plates and hundreds of new photographs, line drawings and diagrams. Tracks & Signs of the Birds of Britain and Europe is an indispensable addition to any feather-finder or track-watcher's backpack – the ultimate resource for anyone wanting to identify a bird species from the sometimes subtle clues they leave behind.

Author : Nina Claudia Miron,Liam Cashman
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403525679

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European Union Case Law on the Birds and Habitats Directives by Nina Claudia Miron,Liam Cashman Pdf

Energy and Environmental Law and Policy Series Despite the remarkable scope of EU conservation policy, and notwithstanding 30 years of relevant case law, nature in the EU continues to decline. This comprehensive book, focusing on the EU’s core legislation on nature, the Birds and Habitats Directives, presents a detailed summary and analysis of the two directives as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the European Union. The book’s systematic structure provides the crucial details of a large body of cases decided by the Court following legal actions taken by the European Commission or preliminary references submitted by national courts. It enables a clear procedural understanding of how nature cases are brought before the Court and how the Court approaches matters such as the burden of proof and the entitlement of environmental associations to litigate disputes. Among the salient areas of analysis are the following: the requirements for including sites within Natura 2000, the largest network of protected nature areas in the world; the obligations to conserve Natura 2000 sites and protect them from damage, including through procedural and substantive assessment requirements for plans and projects; requirements concerning unlawful or illegal activities; the strict protection requirements that apply to wild birds and other species, together with related derogation provisions; requirements to protect habitats in the wider countryside and interlinkages between the nature directives and directives on impact assessment, water, and environmental liability; challenges addressed or influenced by the Court, such as defects in Member State transposition, problems of monitoring and enforcing compliance, and dealing with harmful and benign subsidies; procedures used to bring cases to the Court, including direct actions by the Commission and preliminary references from national courts. According to the 2020 Global Risk Report of the World Economic Forum, biodiversity loss will be one of the biggest threats facing humanity in the next ten years. If nature is to have any hope of recovering and prospering, strict application of existing nature conservation rules is of utmost importance, especially as a recent evaluation shows that, although the EU nature directives are fit for purpose, implementation on the ground is lagging behind. By setting out the case law systematically and explaining what compliance with specific requirements entails, this book makes a signal contribution to nature conservation practice. Lawyers, policymakers, and NGOs working in the domain of nature conservation will greatly benefit.

Author : Michael I. Evans,Melanie F. Heath
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Birds
ISBN : 0946888361

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Important Bird Areas in Europe by Michael I. Evans,Melanie F. Heath Pdf

Updated and extended, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the 3,619 most important sites for bird conservation in 51 European countries, equivalent to seven percent of the continent's land area. Each country's entry is the work of one to three local experts. Key species, habitats and conservation issues are discussed for every site, with thumbnail location maps. Hundreds of graphics, maps and data tables show key information at national and regional levels. An essential guide for policy-makers and developers, conservationists and environmental consultants, and a call for action to national governments, who have left 40 percent of these sites with no legal protection. "A tremendous source of valuable data" - Ibis. "Of the highest value for conservation in general" - British Birds. "Raises the bar very high for the rest of us" - The Condor. "A working document, to be used by conservationists on a local, national and international level to save these special places from destruction" - BBC Wildlife.

Author : European Union. European Commission. Directorate-General for Environment,Europäische Kommission,João Pedro Silva,Justin Toland,Wendy Jones,Jon Eldridge,Ed Thorpe,Eamon O'Hara,Joanne Potter,European Commission. Directorate-General for the Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9279275879

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LIFE Managing Habitats for Birds by European Union. European Commission. Directorate-General for Environment,Europäische Kommission,João Pedro Silva,Justin Toland,Wendy Jones,Jon Eldridge,Ed Thorpe,Eamon O'Hara,Joanne Potter,European Commission. Directorate-General for the Environment Pdf

"The conservation of Europe's birdlife has been an EU policy priority since the 1970s (the Birds Directive was first enacted in 1979, in fact). Since the establishment of the LIFE programme in 1992, which replaced the earlier ACNAT funding mechanism, EU-level support for endangered bird species and their habitats has focused on targeted practical conservation, restoration and management actions in Natura 2000 network sites throughout the Union. The objective of this publication is to highlight some specific examples of habitat management for birds funded by LIFE. Examples cover a range of different habitats (principally wetlands, grasslands and forests), species and bio-geographical regions across the EU."--Editor.