Diagnosing wild species harvest. Resource use and conservation

Description

"Diagnosing Wild Species Harvest" addresses a multifaceted phenomenon that is simultaneously global and local, bridging gaps of scientific understanding that is often fragmented among different disciplines. The authors emphasize the interwoven nature of issues specific to the ecological, economic, and socio-cultural realms of wild species harvest.Wild species form important resources for people worldwide, and their harvest is a major driver of ecosystem change. Tropical forest regions, including Amazonia, are among those parts of the world where wild species are particularly important for people’s livelihoods and larger economies. This book draws on tangible experiences from Amazonia, presented in lively narratives intermingling scientific information with stories of the people engaged in harvest and management of wild species. These stories are linked to relevant theory of wild species harvest and to wider discussions on conservation, development, and the global quest of sustainability.The book presents the Diagnosing Wild Species Harvest Procedure as a universal approach that integrates seven thematic perspectives to harvest systems: resource dynamics, costs and benefits, management, governance, knowledge, spatiality, and legacies. When analyzed together, these themes help to build a holistic understanding of this globally important phenomenon. Scholars, professionals and students in various fields related to natural resources will find the book a highly useful resource. The book also provides valuable information for anyone concerned about the state of Amazonian ecosystems in the past, today and tomorrow.