Biodiversity: A Reference HandbookCurrent threats to biodiversity, extinction of species, and major changes in human behavior that experts think are needed to conserve existing biodiversity are all addressed. Successful examples of biodiversity conservation provide a hopeful conclusion for the book. Filled with data, anecdotes, and examples, Biodiversity will capture the interest of a variety of readers from students to scientists. |
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... areas on their land . Costa Rica helps neighbors of its 20 - some national parks , refuges , and reserves to develop small - scale businesses that cater to park visitors . The park service there also encourages neighbors with ...
... areas on their land . Costa Rica helps neighbors of its 20 - some national parks , refuges , and reserves to develop small - scale businesses that cater to park visitors . The park service there also encourages neighbors with ...
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... Areas Conservationists believe that biologically important areas repre- senting all types of ecosystems should be protected worldwide , not just in countries that can " afford " to set land aside . Globally , protected areas have ...
... Areas Conservationists believe that biologically important areas repre- senting all types of ecosystems should be protected worldwide , not just in countries that can " afford " to set land aside . Globally , protected areas have ...
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... areas or areas where special measures need to be taken to conserve biological diversity ; ( b ) Develop , where necessary , guidelines for the selection , establishment and management of protected areas or areas where special measures ...
... areas or areas where special measures need to be taken to conserve biological diversity ; ( b ) Develop , where necessary , guidelines for the selection , establishment and management of protected areas or areas where special measures ...
Contents
Chronology | 53 |
Biographical Sketches | 71 |
Statistics Illustrations and Documents | 91 |
Copyright | |
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