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Species Conservation: Lessons from Islands: Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

Editat de Jamieson A. Copsey, Simon A. Black, Jim J. Groombridge, Carl G. Jones
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 27 iun 2018
This book brings together leading conservation practitioners to reflect on their response to the current global biodiversity crisis, through the lens of island species recovery and management. Initial chapters cover the biological understanding of small population biology and the growing threat of invasive species, while subsequent chapters discuss the management of these threats and the complexity of leading projects within a dynamic and still relatively unknown system. Multiple case studies from islands worldwide illustrate key points, allowing readers to draw on the first-hand practical experience of experienced professionals. This resource will be invaluable to both current and future conservation professionals, helping them to go beyond disciplinary 'comfort zones' and develop, manage and lead projects over extensive timeframes in a way that brings others with them on the journey.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521728195
ISBN-10: 0521728193
Pagini: 398
Ilustrații: 82 b/w illus. 20 tables
Dimensiuni: 152 x 227 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.66 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Seria Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

1. Species conservation: lessons from islands Jamieson A. Copsey and Simon A. Black; 2. Evolution on islands: peculiarities and implications for species conservation Jim J. Groombridge, Steven Green and Samuel Turvey; 3. Island populations: genetic factors driving declines Jim J. Groombridge, Claire Raisin and Patricia Brekke; 4. Threats to islands: invasive species and their impacts Alan Tye, Gillian Key and Jamieson A. Copsey; 5. Documenting change on islands: measuring and diagnosing species decline Richard Young, Jamieson A. Copsey and Samuel Turvey; 6. Conservation project organisation: planning for recovery Simon A. Black; 7. Managing island threats: eradication and sustained control of invasive species John Parkes; 8. Leading species recovery: influencing effective conservation Simon A. Black; 9. Conserving island species: journey to recovery Carl G. Jones, Nik Cole, Stefano Canessa, Aliénor Chauvenet, Deborah Fogell and John Ewen; 10. Restoring island ecosystems: managing the recovery process Carl G. Jones and Jamieson A. Copsey; 11. Engaging island communities: social marketing and behaviour change Paul Butler, Jamieson A. Copsey and Charlie Gardner; 12. Island species conservation: what are we trying to achieve and how do we get there? Simon A. Black and Jamieson A. Copsey.

Recenzii

'Islands are special. From Darwin and Wallace through to Gerald Durrell and the editors of this volume, life on islands has fascinated and troubled biologists in equal measure. In Species Conservation: Lessons from Islands an eminent group of conservationists bring their considerable experience to bear on the full gamut of problems facing those working to conserve insular species. From outlining the peculiarities and complexities of island life through to planning, managing and monitoring for recovery, the editors and authors present a compendium of strategies and practices for all those involved in the conservation of species in these special places. We have learnt much from the study of life on islands. The guidance in this very practical volume will help ensure that the many endemic and other species characteristic of the world's islands will survive to fascinate future generations.' Martin Fisher, Editor-in-Chief of Oryx: The International Journal of Conservation
'This book offers an inspiration to all those engaged in conservation science and practice. Students in conservation courses and managers preparing conservation projects (e.g. EU LIFE projects) should be encouraged to read it because it provides not only a sense of hope, but more importantly, guidance on how to plan, develop, and bring to fruition the recovery of species and habitats on islands.' Paulo A. V. Borges, Conservation Biology
'This hugely readable book is an excellent supplementary undergraduate course text, providing a wealth of examples of theory being put into practice.' Alexander Waller, The Biologist

Descriere

A multi-disciplinary perspective on species conservation, from the biology of threatened island species to leadership of their recovery.