Conservation Biology : An Introduction for Southern Australia
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This is the first introductory text on conservation biology to focus clearly on southern Australia and the problems that face its native animals and plants and their habitats as a result of human interference. Beginning with a comprehensive discussion of the broad principles of conservation
biology and its importance in Australia, Conservation Biology covers: the development of conservation practive and theory in Australia, using local examples to provide a framework for understanding; the extent and nature of the need for conservation in southern Australia; extinction and its
significance; the meanings, levels, and interpretation of the concept of biodiversity; the notion of rarity, and its evaluation in terms of establishing the conservation status of flora and fauna; approaches to species and ecosystem conservation, including reserve design and setting priorities for
conservation management, conservation beyond reserves, and ex situ conservation (encompassing captive breeding and reintroduction); the considerable number of threats to species and ecosystems; Australia's conservation responsibilities in a global context.
Conservation Biology features a series of topical case histories that highlight management issues and some of the successes and disappointments that have occurred, and each chapter includes suggestions for further reading.
Conservation Biology: An Introduction for Southern Australia ,T. R. New,Oxford University Press, USA,0195507150,Australia,Biodiversity,Biological diversity,Conservation Of Natural Resources (General),Conservation biology,Endangered species,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Environmental Science,Environmental Studies,Life Sciences - Ecology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Conservation of the environment,Ecological science, the Biosphere,Life Sciences | Ecology | Conservation Biology,Management of land & natural resources,Science / Ecology
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