Little Bustard Ecology And Conservation

Author : Vincent Bretagnolle,Juan Traba,Manuel B. Morales
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030849023

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Little Bustard: Ecology and Conservation by Vincent Bretagnolle,Juan Traba,Manuel B. Morales Pdf

This book is devoted to the Little Bustard, a medium sized Paleartic steppe bird whose distribution ranges from the Iberian Peninsula to Central Asia. At present, the European population is suffering a severe decline mainly due to agricultural intensification, although its status and concerns in non-European countries are relatively unknown. In spite of this dramatic situation, the Little Bustard is an interesting model species for topics as varied as phylogeny, life history evolution and demographic traits, sexual selection and lekking behavior, habitat selection, intra- and interspecific relationships, or interaction with farming and other anthropogenic disturbances. This book provides an updated, interdisciplinary, and worldwide review of the most recent information of this crucial species in the Palearctic steppe-bird community, from specific biological aspects and traits to research-focused management. Some of the most prominent scientists from different fields (systematics, breeding ecology, behavior, competence, predation, population dynamics, farming, conservation) update and synthesize the existing information on a singular, threatened and vulnerable species.

Author : Paul D. Goriup
Publisher : International
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015013588515

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Ecology and Conservation of Grassland Birds by Paul D. Goriup Pdf

Author : Mark Ziembicki
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Ardeotis australis
ISBN : 9780643096110

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Australian Bustard by Mark Ziembicki Pdf

A complete overview of the ecology and bahaviour of the bustard and its historical and contemporary significance to Aboriginal and outback communities.

Author : Johannes Foufopoulos,Gary A. Wobeser,Hamish McCallum
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780192563545

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Infectious Disease Ecology and Conservation by Johannes Foufopoulos,Gary A. Wobeser,Hamish McCallum Pdf

Emerging infectious diseases pose an increasingly serious threat to a number of endangered or sensitive species and are increasingly recognized as one of the major factors driving species extinction. Despite the significant impact of pathogens on conservation, no single book has yet integrated the theoretical principles underlying disease transmission with the practical health considerations for helping wildlife professionals and conservation biologists to manage disease outbreaks and conserve biodiversity. This novel and accessible book starts with a foundational section focusing on the role of pathogens in natural ecosystems, the dynamics of transmission in different environments, and the factors driving wildlife disease outbreaks. It then moves on to more applied issues concerned with the acquisition of field data including sampling, experimental design and analysis, as well as diagnostic analyses in both the laboratory and field. Guidelines for effective modelling and data analysis follow, before a final section is devoted to disease prevention and control including the prevention of novel outbreaks, the use of diseases as biocontrol agents, and the associated issues of ethics, public communication, and outreach. Infectious Disease Ecology and Conservation is primarily aimed at advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and established researchers in the fields of conservation biology, disease ecology, population ecology, and veterinary science. It will also be a valuable reference for conservation practitioners, land managers, and wildlife professionals who are required to deal with disease outbreak problems.

Author : Dan Gafta,John R. Akeroyd
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007-02-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783540472292

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Nature Conservation by Dan Gafta,John R. Akeroyd Pdf

This book provides a multi-disciplinary coverage of the broad fields of species, community and landscape conservation. The panel of contributors consider a range of topics in vegetation and biodiversity assessment, planning and management of conservation zones and protected areas, together with historical and social/legal issues of the environment and nature conservation. The book celebrates the life’s work of Professor Franco Pedrotti.

Author : Tadashi Kawai,D. Christopher Rogers
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000336245

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Recent Advances in Freshwater Crustacean Biodiversity and Conservation by Tadashi Kawai,D. Christopher Rogers Pdf

Recent Advances in Freshwater Crustacean Biodiversity and Conservation focuses on minor crustacean groups and regionally endemic groups, all from freshwaters. Chapters in this book cover crustaceans such as Maxillopods, Mysids, Cumaceans, Isopods, Amphipods, Branchiopods, Copepods, and Decapods. Each looks at global or regional fauna and discusses conservation issues for that group. The majority of the chapters are based on papers presented at symposia organized by the editors at two international scientific meetings held in Barcelona and Washington DC. The contributors are world-renowned experts on their groups, as well as on freshwater crustacean conservation and biodiversity at global levels. It has previously been difficult for conservation managers, NGOs, and university professors and students who may not have access to comprehensive journal subscriptions to find relevant information on diversity and conservation of freshwater crustaceans. This book meets that need, addressing crustacean groups not previously treated and providing additional information beyond any presented in existing books. As the editors write in their introduction: we cannot conserve and we cannot protect what we do not know exists. This is a reliable, cutting-edge reference for anybody involved in crustacean research: students, researchers, agencies, and NGOs, as well as science educators, conservationists, and government conservation policymakers. The book will also be useful for those working in aquaculture and fisheries, given that many of the taxa discussed are economically important.

Author : David L. Hawksworth,Alan T. Bull
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402068652

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Biodiversity and Conservation in Europe by David L. Hawksworth,Alan T. Bull Pdf

This book brings together a selection of original studies that address biodiversity and conservation in Europe. The contributions are drawn from a wide range of countries and discuss diverse organism and habitat types. They collectively provide a snap-shot of the sorts of studies and actions being taken in Europe to address issues in biodiversity and conservation – topical examples that make the volume especially valuable for use in conservation biology courses.

Author : John E. Fa,Stephan M. Funk,Donnamarie O'Connell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781139498623

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Zoo Conservation Biology by John E. Fa,Stephan M. Funk,Donnamarie O'Connell Pdf

In the face of ever-declining biodiversity, zoos have a major role to play in species conservation. Written by professionals involved in in situ conservation and restoration projects internationally, this is a critical assessment of the contribution of zoos to species conservation through evidence amassed from a wide range of sources. The first part outlines the biodiversity context within which zoos should operate, introducing the origins and global spread of zoos and exploring animal collection composition. The second part focuses on the basic elements of keeping viable captive animal populations. It considers the consequences of captivity on animals, the genetics of captive populations and the performance of zoos in captive breeding. The final part examines ways in which zoos can make a significant difference to conservation now and in the future. Bridging the gap between pure science and applied conservation, this is an ideal resource for both conservation biologists and zoo professionals.

Author : Fred Van Dyke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-02-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402068904

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Conservation Biology by Fred Van Dyke Pdf

Fred Van Dyke’s new textbook, Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications, 2nd Edition, represents a major new text for anyone interested in conservation. Drawing on his vast experience, Van Dyke’s organizational clarity and readable style make this book an invaluable resource for students in conservation around the globe. Presenting key information and well-selected examples, this student-friendly volume carefully integrates the science of conservation biology with its implications for ethics, law, policy and economics.

Author : Gbolagade Akeem Lameed
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535107194

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Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in a Diverse World by Gbolagade Akeem Lameed Pdf

This book "Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in a Diverse World" sees biodiversity as management and utilization of resources in satisfying human needs in multi-sectional areas including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, wildlife and other exhaustible and inexhaustible resources. Its value is to fulfill actual human preferences and variability of life is measured by amount of genetic variation available. In viewing diversity as an ultimate moral value, one is faced with a situation in environmental preservation in order to allow components of total diversity to flourish and constitute a threat to continuous existence and decrease total diversity. The overall importance described economic benefits from bio-diversity, though difficult to measure and varying, but are limited on a local scale, increase on a regional or national scale and become potentially substantial on a transnational or global scale.

Author : EduGorilla Prep Experts
Publisher : EduGorilla Community Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789358809473

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UPSC Prelims Exam 2024 (Paper-I) : General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change | Topic-wise Study Notes as Per the Latest Syllabus (NCERT) | Concise Guide Book for Complete Preparation by EduGorilla Prep Experts Pdf

EduGorilla General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change Study Notes are a comprehensive guide for aspirants preparing for UPSC Civil Services Prelims Paper-I. These UPSC Preliminary Notes cover the entire syllabus, to provide you with a well-rounded understanding of the topics covered in General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change Why EduGorilla’s UPSC Civil Services Study Notes for General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change? ■ EduGorilla UPSC Study Notes provide concise theory and practice questions for better retainment of facts. ■ General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change Notes for Civil Services are curated by a team of experts at EduGorilla, composed of experienced educators and industry professionals. ■ Our Prep Experts have broken down complex topics in General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change UPSC syllabus into simple easy-to-understand chapters. ■ These topics are further enriched with suitable examples, graphs, and Illustrations

Author : Gilles Lemaire,John Hodgson,Abad Chabbi
Publisher : CABI
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845938093

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Grassland Productivity and Ecosystem Services by Gilles Lemaire,John Hodgson,Abad Chabbi Pdf

This book contains 28 chapters with emphasis on the interactive nature of the relationships between the soil, plant, animal and environmental components of grassland systems, both natural and managed. It analyses the present knowledge and the future trends of research for combining the classical view of grasslands, as a resource for secure feeding of an increasing human population, with the more recent perspective of the contribution of grasslands to the mitigation of environmental impacts and biodiversity erosion as consequences of human society activities. The chapters are organized within five sections dealing with the different functions and the main ecosystem services expected from grasslands: (i) domestic herbivore feeding and animal production; (ii) the regulation of biogeochemical cycles and its consequences for the environment; (iii) dynamics of biodiversity hosted by grasslands; (iv) integration of grasslands within sustainable animal production systems; and (v) interactions of grassland areas with other land use systems at the landscape level.

Author : Manoj K. Jha
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-14
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9789355216717

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GS SCORE Concept Mapping Workbook Environment & Ecology: The Ultimate Guide to Cover Concepts through MCQs for Civil Services, State PCS & Other Competitive Examinations by Manoj K. Jha Pdf

—Public Service Examinations across the Board in India offers immense opportunity for young talent to secure not only employment at prestigious positions but also gives them the chance to serve the nation in various capacities. —These examinations are of a highly diverse nature as they test the candidates on diverse subjects, further spanning multiple dimensions largely the subjects related to Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Science and Technology, environmental sciences and miscellaneous topics like sports, awards and other events of national and international importance. —All of this demand not only to study of these varied subjects but also practice in tackling the questions which are asked in the examination. Highlights of the Book Approach towards the subject —The book introduces you to the subject and the way in which this subject should be approached in order to score maximum. Micro Detailing of the Syllabus—The entire UPSC CSE syllabus has been clubbed into broad themes and each theme will be covered with the help of MCQs. Chronological Arrangement of Theme Based Questions—The various identified themes are arranged chronologically so that the entire Syllabus of a subject is roped in a logical line. Last Minute Concept Revision—The end of the book contains the summary of important concepts related to the subject which can be used as your effective revision notes. About GS SCORE—GS SCORE has been home to numerous toppers of UPSC's prestigious Civil Services Examination. Learning at GS SCORE is driven by two predominant objectives i.e. excellence and empowerment.

Author : Graham Tucker
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 715 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781108758512

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Nature Conservation in Europe by Graham Tucker Pdf

European ecosystems and species remain under pressure from intensive agriculture and forestry, fishing, pollution, urban sprawl, invasive species and climate change. This book provides a detailed description and critical analysis of nature conservation responses, achievements and failures, motivated by the concerning state of nature and missed biodiversity targets. It summarises Europe's nature and the impact of human activities, and then gives an overview of relevant international biodiversity treaties and the EU nature conservation policy and legislative framework. The core of the book comprises chapters written by national experts, which cover the UK and twenty-five EU Member States, providing comparative case studies from which valuable lessons are drawn. Covering wide-ranging topics such as biodiversity pressures, legislation and governance, biodiversity strategies, species protection, protected areas, habitat management, and funding, this book is of interest to a wide audience, including academics and professionals involved in nature conservation and related environmental fields.

Author : Susanta Kumar Chakraborty
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 953 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030539412

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Riverine Ecology Volume 2 by Susanta Kumar Chakraborty Pdf

This book is part of a two-volume set that offers an innovative approach towards developing methods and tools for assigning conservation categories of threatened taxa and their conservation strategies by way of different phases of eco-restoration in the context of freshwater river systems of tropical bio-geographic zones. The set provides a considerable volume of research on the biodiversity component of river ecosystems, seasonal dynamics of physical chemical parameters, geo-hydrological properties, types, sources and modes of action of different types of pollution, river restoration strategies and methodologies for the ongoing ecological changes of river ecosystems. Volume 2 highlights biodiversity potential in aiding the resistance and resilience of riverine ecosystem functioning and their synergistic effects on ongoing environmental perturbations. Comprehensive information on the conservation of river-associated-wildlife is provided, covering the impacts of pollution, land-use changes, river policies, and ecosystem restoration strategies. The book offers an innovative approach towards developing methods and tools for assigning conservation categories of threatened taxa, and covers their conservation strategies by way of different phases of eco-restoration in the context of freshwater river systems of tropical bio-geographic zones.