Evolutionary Conservation Biology - user"s empty page at IIASA / 2013
... Development of this book took place at the International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Laxenburg, Austria, at which IIASA’s former directors Gordon J. MacDonald and Arne B. Jernelöv, and current director Leen Hordijk, have provided critical support. Two workshops at IIASA brought to ...
... Development of this book took place at the International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Laxenburg, Austria, at which IIASA’s former directors Gordon J. MacDonald and Arne B. Jernelöv, and current director Leen Hordijk, have provided critical support. Two workshops at IIASA brought to ...
Kerim Aydin Alaska Fisheries Science Center
... • “From a human point of view, maintaining yield at a certain (maximal) rate or level over time implies that we are getting everything we can, which we think is best for society. From the resource viewpoint, however, this is something that the resource has to “endure,” which implies stress, and cons ...
... • “From a human point of view, maintaining yield at a certain (maximal) rate or level over time implies that we are getting everything we can, which we think is best for society. From the resource viewpoint, however, this is something that the resource has to “endure,” which implies stress, and cons ...
CONSERVATION PLANNING IN THE GREATER ADDO NATIONAL
... conservation planning exercise in the GANP planning domain. It must therefore be assumed that, as agreed at the initial client-consultant workshop, held in January 2001, processes involving these elements of biodiversity will be captured by “umbrella” surrogates. Recommendation: The full GEF project ...
... conservation planning exercise in the GANP planning domain. It must therefore be assumed that, as agreed at the initial client-consultant workshop, held in January 2001, processes involving these elements of biodiversity will be captured by “umbrella” surrogates. Recommendation: The full GEF project ...
Extending the concept of keystone species to
... The concept of keystone species radically changed the field of ecology, exemplifying how ecological communities are more than just collections of species. A keystone species is defined as a species with key roles in community structure and/or ecosystem functioning (Mills et al. 1993; Power et al. 19 ...
... The concept of keystone species radically changed the field of ecology, exemplifying how ecological communities are more than just collections of species. A keystone species is defined as a species with key roles in community structure and/or ecosystem functioning (Mills et al. 1993; Power et al. 19 ...
Anthropogenic impacts on tropical forest biodiversity
... Evidence for a continuing decline in tropical forest area is unclear (Grainger 2008). This may be owing to difficulties in tracking the long term global trend in tropical forest area and forest regeneration (Grainger 2008). Estimates of a decline in deforestation may also result from the fact that e ...
... Evidence for a continuing decline in tropical forest area is unclear (Grainger 2008). This may be owing to difficulties in tracking the long term global trend in tropical forest area and forest regeneration (Grainger 2008). Estimates of a decline in deforestation may also result from the fact that e ...
ICCF Partners in Conservation
... officials, and a variety of leaders who have the ability to contribute to our base of support for international conservation policy initiatives. The ICCF portfolio will also serve as encouragement to potential new partners who can learn from these Conservation Council examples about the benefits of ...
... officials, and a variety of leaders who have the ability to contribute to our base of support for international conservation policy initiatives. The ICCF portfolio will also serve as encouragement to potential new partners who can learn from these Conservation Council examples about the benefits of ...
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... 13. What is permafrost? In which biome does it occur? 14. What biome is also known as the coniferous forest? 15. What biome has four distinct seasons? 16. Which biomes have less than 25 cm of precipitation annually? 17. Which biomes have more than 200 cm of precipitation annually? 1.2 Ecosystems Que ...
... 13. What is permafrost? In which biome does it occur? 14. What biome is also known as the coniferous forest? 15. What biome has four distinct seasons? 16. Which biomes have less than 25 cm of precipitation annually? 17. Which biomes have more than 200 cm of precipitation annually? 1.2 Ecosystems Que ...
Grassland Birds: An Overview of Threats and Recommended Management Strategies
... Three issues are critical to preservation of grassland habitats throughout North America. First, all native temperate grasslands have experienced major, sometimes profound, losses of habitat from agriculture, range management, and urban development. In addition, habitat fragmentation and degradation ...
... Three issues are critical to preservation of grassland habitats throughout North America. First, all native temperate grasslands have experienced major, sometimes profound, losses of habitat from agriculture, range management, and urban development. In addition, habitat fragmentation and degradation ...
Ría Lagartos and Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserves, Mexico
... fragmentation caused by poorly planned cattle ranching and the expansion of salt mining, loss of aquatic species due to overfishing, and pollution caused by ranching practices and inadequate waste management. At Celestún, vegetation loss caused by poorly planned development that responds to an incre ...
... fragmentation caused by poorly planned cattle ranching and the expansion of salt mining, loss of aquatic species due to overfishing, and pollution caused by ranching practices and inadequate waste management. At Celestún, vegetation loss caused by poorly planned development that responds to an incre ...
Reintroduction of Eurasian beaver to Scotland
... Public consultations5 6 carried out on the desirability of beaver reintroduction into Scotland have shown that many people believe that there is a moral imperative to reintroduce the beaver in Scotland, as it became extinct due to human persecution and anthropogenic habitat loss and that reintroduct ...
... Public consultations5 6 carried out on the desirability of beaver reintroduction into Scotland have shown that many people believe that there is a moral imperative to reintroduce the beaver in Scotland, as it became extinct due to human persecution and anthropogenic habitat loss and that reintroduct ...
A River Runs Through It: Riverine Systems Ecology and Restoration
... Our location on the Columbia River brings to life the theme of this year’s meeting “A River Runs through It: Riverine Systems Ecology and Restoration”. This river is the lifeblood of our region, connecting people and ecosystems over the course of its 2000-kilometer path through the Northwest. We are ...
... Our location on the Columbia River brings to life the theme of this year’s meeting “A River Runs through It: Riverine Systems Ecology and Restoration”. This river is the lifeblood of our region, connecting people and ecosystems over the course of its 2000-kilometer path through the Northwest. We are ...
Chapter 52: An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere
... A population ecologist wished to determine the size of a population of white-footed deer mice, Peromyscus leucopus, in a 1-hectare field. Her first trapping yielded 80 mice, all of which were marked with a dab of purple hair dye on the back of the neck. Two weeks later, the trapping was repeated. Th ...
... A population ecologist wished to determine the size of a population of white-footed deer mice, Peromyscus leucopus, in a 1-hectare field. Her first trapping yielded 80 mice, all of which were marked with a dab of purple hair dye on the back of the neck. Two weeks later, the trapping was repeated. Th ...
Final Report - The Darwin Initiative
... Philornis studies at Charles Darwin Foundation, notably investigation into captive breeding for study and development of an attractant, were undertaken in partnership with SUNY (State University of New York). Sharon Deem (St Louis Zoo, WildCare Institute) has been a station volunteer at the Charles ...
... Philornis studies at Charles Darwin Foundation, notably investigation into captive breeding for study and development of an attractant, were undertaken in partnership with SUNY (State University of New York). Sharon Deem (St Louis Zoo, WildCare Institute) has been a station volunteer at the Charles ...
Pigmy Bluetongue Lizard Factsheet
... because the lizards can successfully hunt for insects. In contrast, grasslands with a thick layer of thatch are not suitable. Pygmy Bluetongue Lizards cannot exist in areas that have been ploughed. This species is very wary and can sense danger from a long way off. At the first sign of danger they w ...
... because the lizards can successfully hunt for insects. In contrast, grasslands with a thick layer of thatch are not suitable. Pygmy Bluetongue Lizards cannot exist in areas that have been ploughed. This species is very wary and can sense danger from a long way off. At the first sign of danger they w ...
CGRFA/WG-FGR-1/11/3 Status and Trends of Biotechnologies Applied to the Conservation and Utilization of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and Matters relevant for their Future Development
... However, since marker development costs are higher than running (i.e. typing using known markers) costs, research and development, including in developing countries, may benefit from the large number of markers already available for many species. ...
... However, since marker development costs are higher than running (i.e. typing using known markers) costs, research and development, including in developing countries, may benefit from the large number of markers already available for many species. ...
A horizon scanning assessment of current and potential future
... and may highlight the need to develop tools to address future threats. Here we illustrate horizon scanning by examining the natural, anthropogenic and potential future issues facing migratory shorebirds (Charadriiformes). We have chosen this taxonomic group of almost 200 species because: (1) they ar ...
... and may highlight the need to develop tools to address future threats. Here we illustrate horizon scanning by examining the natural, anthropogenic and potential future issues facing migratory shorebirds (Charadriiformes). We have chosen this taxonomic group of almost 200 species because: (1) they ar ...
conservation and use of wild ungulates in central asia – potentials
... populations. For example, the saiga antelope was almost extinct in the 1920s. Soviet period conservation and game management are often referred to as success story. This is only partially true. The Soviet power installed a system of strictly protected reserves, the zapovedniks and managed to restore ...
... populations. For example, the saiga antelope was almost extinct in the 1920s. Soviet period conservation and game management are often referred to as success story. This is only partially true. The Soviet power installed a system of strictly protected reserves, the zapovedniks and managed to restore ...
YAMUNA BIODIVERSITY PARK, NEW DELHI
... of local biodiversity, through national parks (such as Yellowstone), and also the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples (who had long been exploited and marginalized) and their systems of knowledge, that were cultural adaptations to the environment. Indigenous knowledge systems included th ...
... of local biodiversity, through national parks (such as Yellowstone), and also the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples (who had long been exploited and marginalized) and their systems of knowledge, that were cultural adaptations to the environment. Indigenous knowledge systems included th ...
biodiversity loss and ecosystem functioning
... Abstract. Given currently high rates of extinction, it is critical to be able to predict how ecosystems will respond to loss of species and consequent changes in community structure. Much previous research in this area has been based on terrestrial systems, using synthetically assembled communities. ...
... Abstract. Given currently high rates of extinction, it is critical to be able to predict how ecosystems will respond to loss of species and consequent changes in community structure. Much previous research in this area has been based on terrestrial systems, using synthetically assembled communities. ...
Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment The
... nutrient cycling, soil erosion control, the continued existence of valued native biological diversity (hereafter “biodiversity”), and pollination services, in addition to solely C sequestration. Consequently, there is increasing interest in managing ecosystems to protect and restore these attributes ...
... nutrient cycling, soil erosion control, the continued existence of valued native biological diversity (hereafter “biodiversity”), and pollination services, in addition to solely C sequestration. Consequently, there is increasing interest in managing ecosystems to protect and restore these attributes ...
Genetics in conservation management: Revised recommendations
... Pilson (1997) found that when F increased by 5%, population extinctions rose from 25% to 69% in Clarkia pulchella plants. These values represent intolerably high inbreeding depression in the wild. Since most studies report linear relationships between F and fitness (Frankham et al., 2010), F > 0 will ...
... Pilson (1997) found that when F increased by 5%, population extinctions rose from 25% to 69% in Clarkia pulchella plants. These values represent intolerably high inbreeding depression in the wild. Since most studies report linear relationships between F and fitness (Frankham et al., 2010), F > 0 will ...
Pseudomys novaehollandiae, New Holland Mouse
... New Holland Mice are mostly associated with early to mid stages of vegetation succession following fire. In a study in Victoria, they occurred most frequently in vegetation that had been burnt 34 years previously (Wilson 1991); while in Tasmania Pye (1991) recommended that to maintain a population a ...
... New Holland Mice are mostly associated with early to mid stages of vegetation succession following fire. In a study in Victoria, they occurred most frequently in vegetation that had been burnt 34 years previously (Wilson 1991); while in Tasmania Pye (1991) recommended that to maintain a population a ...
Biodiversity Significance of North East India
... PRIORITY SETTING FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION North East India has still been able to retain it’s a significant proportion of its biodiversity, possibly due to long years of isolation and difficult terrain but is now under increasing pressure to unleash its resources for economic development. Any d ...
... PRIORITY SETTING FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION North East India has still been able to retain it’s a significant proportion of its biodiversity, possibly due to long years of isolation and difficult terrain but is now under increasing pressure to unleash its resources for economic development. Any d ...
S Clarke Farms Ltd Conservation Plan
... You must not remove or destroy hedges (or any other type of traditional field boundary) on the farm; nor must you remove woodlands or other high carbon stock land (CFP 8.7). Hedges must not be trimmed during the observed nesting period. Trimming or management can only be carried out more often than ...
... You must not remove or destroy hedges (or any other type of traditional field boundary) on the farm; nor must you remove woodlands or other high carbon stock land (CFP 8.7). Hedges must not be trimmed during the observed nesting period. Trimming or management can only be carried out more often than ...
Conservation biology
Conservation biology is the scientific study of nature and of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions. It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences, and the practice of natural resource management.The conservation ethic is based on the findings of conservation biology.