This book presents current research from across the globe in the study of the identification, conservation, and restoration of native species. Topics discussed include soil microbiology influencing biodiversity conservation of natural ecosystems; the native breed of domestic cattle in Southwest England; native plants of north-eastern Mexico and their potential in the restoration of damaged ecosystems; Berberis buxifolia, a native fruit species of Patagonia; the contribution of the native earthworm species of Assam state in northeast India and a review of the native species of salt steppes in Algeria.