The Conservation Handbook: Research, Management and Policy

Description

Textbooks on the principles of conservation biology abound. Yet, how does one put this theoretical knowledge into practice? The aim of The Conservation Handbook is to provide clear guidance on the implementation of conservation techniques. The wide range of methods described include those for ecological research, monitoring, planning, education, habitat management and combining conservation with development. Nineteen case studies illustrate how the methods have been applied. The book will be of interest to conservation biology students and practicing conservationists worldwide. For each copy of the book sold, another copy will be sent free to a practicing conservationist outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Foreword by E. O. Wilson. Concise, practical guide packed full of ideas, methods and advice. Provides solutions for the main conservation problems most commonly encountered. 18 global case studies illustrate the application of techniques. The Conservation Handbook Donations Project this book is being sent free to those practising conservationists outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan who are otherwise unlikely to obtain a copy. These copies are provided at cost price by Blackwell Science, the publisher, and paid for with the author''s royalties. Each book sold means another one will be donated. Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–2): Chapter 2 Assessing Biodiversity (pages 3–20): Chapter 3 Setting Convservation Priorities (pages 21–35): Chapter 4 Monitoring (pages 36–64): Chapter 5 Ecological Research Techniques (pages 65–110): Chapter 6 Diognosis and Prediction (pages 111–122): Chapter 7 Conservation Planning (pages 123–130): Chapter 8 Organisational Management and Fund Raising (pages 131–141): Chapter 9 Educational and Ecotourism (pages 142–153): Chapter 10 Bringing About Political and Policy Changes (pages 154–163): Chapter 11 Species Management (pages 164–176): Chapter 12 Habitat Management (pages 177–202): Chapter 13 Exploitation (pages 203–224): Chapter 14 Integrating Development and Conservation (pages 225–251):