Favourable Conservation Status of the European pond turtle Emys
... Why do we need the favourable conservation status for Emys orbicularis? • EU Council Directive 92/43/EEC (the Habitat Directive) for the ensurance of the biological diversity by conservation of natural habitats and wild flora and fauna for all EU Member States • Natura 2000 as ecological network of ...
... Why do we need the favourable conservation status for Emys orbicularis? • EU Council Directive 92/43/EEC (the Habitat Directive) for the ensurance of the biological diversity by conservation of natural habitats and wild flora and fauna for all EU Member States • Natura 2000 as ecological network of ...
Annex - The Wildlife Trusts
... 3. Ensuring that any development affecting nationally and locally important sites and protected species will only be acceptable if there is clear evidence that the development outweighs the nature conservation interest; 4. Reducing habitat and species fragmentation by developing a functioning ecolog ...
... 3. Ensuring that any development affecting nationally and locally important sites and protected species will only be acceptable if there is clear evidence that the development outweighs the nature conservation interest; 4. Reducing habitat and species fragmentation by developing a functioning ecolog ...
Does the size of a rock affect the diversity of the epilithic fauna?
... To determine the percent coverage of rock in each quadrat: pictures were taken of each quadrat analyzed on the computer program ImageJ. ...
... To determine the percent coverage of rock in each quadrat: pictures were taken of each quadrat analyzed on the computer program ImageJ. ...
PROTECTED AREAS OF INDIA VIS A VIS THE SIX
... Of all the IUCN categories, Category VI is unique in the sense that it talks about the sustainable use of resources as a means to achieve nature conservation, together and in synergy with other actions more common to other categories, such as protection. Also, this category aims at conservation alon ...
... Of all the IUCN categories, Category VI is unique in the sense that it talks about the sustainable use of resources as a means to achieve nature conservation, together and in synergy with other actions more common to other categories, such as protection. Also, this category aims at conservation alon ...
Guiding principles of Rewilding Europe 0811
... this programme. This invitation applies to both local people as well as visitors from outside the area, who are encouraged to experience the joy of nature and to harvest from nature in a sustainable manner, as long as this does not adversely affect the natural processes as described above. By engagi ...
... this programme. This invitation applies to both local people as well as visitors from outside the area, who are encouraged to experience the joy of nature and to harvest from nature in a sustainable manner, as long as this does not adversely affect the natural processes as described above. By engagi ...
Rajasri_Rev-SG-Dec 2,09 - Centre for Ecological Sciences
... in proliferation of pioneer and invasive species, reduced tree diversity, increased dominance of few families and contagious distribution (Rao et al. 1990, Chandrashekhara and Shankar 1998, Mishra et al. 2004). ...
... in proliferation of pioneer and invasive species, reduced tree diversity, increased dominance of few families and contagious distribution (Rao et al. 1990, Chandrashekhara and Shankar 1998, Mishra et al. 2004). ...
Key Biodiversity Areas: review and lessons learned
... Necessarily protected areas, although many are, and many more should be The “only” scale at which biodiversity conservation is urgent – they must often be complemented by targeting species specific (e.g., invasive species control) and sea/landscape scale (e.g., biodiversity conservation corridor ...
... Necessarily protected areas, although many are, and many more should be The “only” scale at which biodiversity conservation is urgent – they must often be complemented by targeting species specific (e.g., invasive species control) and sea/landscape scale (e.g., biodiversity conservation corridor ...
Visit us in hall 4.1, booth 227
... unique opportunity to learn about the challenges, but also the benefits of developing tourism in a World Heritage site. ...
... unique opportunity to learn about the challenges, but also the benefits of developing tourism in a World Heritage site. ...
Florida`s Introduced Birds: Sacred Ibis
... eradicate invasive Sacred Ibises. At this time, experts believe that all Sacred Ibises living in the wild in south Florida have been removed—approximately 75 birds total. Scientists are cautiously hopeful that the Sacred Ibis has proven to be a "success story" for invasive species management, and th ...
... eradicate invasive Sacred Ibises. At this time, experts believe that all Sacred Ibises living in the wild in south Florida have been removed—approximately 75 birds total. Scientists are cautiously hopeful that the Sacred Ibis has proven to be a "success story" for invasive species management, and th ...
Nature Conservation Fund
... that the agreements will not be abused to justify unsustainable business activities which may damage the ecological values of the sites. (h) FoEHK supports in principle the ‘management agreement’ approach and urges the government to facilitate a number of pilot projects with the participation of all ...
... that the agreements will not be abused to justify unsustainable business activities which may damage the ecological values of the sites. (h) FoEHK supports in principle the ‘management agreement’ approach and urges the government to facilitate a number of pilot projects with the participation of all ...
The Flinders Ranges - Ecotourism Australia
... earliest known evidence of multicellular animal life — over 540 million years ago. So important are these fossils that the Ediacara period has been named after them. Ancient lands, new discoveries A recent discovery of primitive sponge fossils in the Flinders Ranges suggest animals may have been on ...
... earliest known evidence of multicellular animal life — over 540 million years ago. So important are these fossils that the Ediacara period has been named after them. Ancient lands, new discoveries A recent discovery of primitive sponge fossils in the Flinders Ranges suggest animals may have been on ...
Alberta`s Parks and Protected Areas
... Established to provide or facilitate outdoor recreation opportunities (typically facility based). Often provide support facilities or access to lakes, rivers, reservoirs and adjacent crown land for outdoor recreation pursuits. ...
... Established to provide or facilitate outdoor recreation opportunities (typically facility based). Often provide support facilities or access to lakes, rivers, reservoirs and adjacent crown land for outdoor recreation pursuits. ...
Reference Sites in Ecological Restoration
... one or a series of reference sites have been indentified as strong models for the restoration site they need to be assessed to gather the information necessary to guide the restoration design. How to use a reference site The reference sites need to be inventoried and assessed to provide specific inf ...
... one or a series of reference sites have been indentified as strong models for the restoration site they need to be assessed to gather the information necessary to guide the restoration design. How to use a reference site The reference sites need to be inventoried and assessed to provide specific inf ...
Protected area
... global assessment shows that in 2010, protected areas covered 12.7% of the world’s terrestrial and inland water areas. The marine realm was considerably less well protected with only 1.6% of the global ocean area under protection 3. Aichi Target 11 calls for at least 17% of the world’s terrestrial a ...
... global assessment shows that in 2010, protected areas covered 12.7% of the world’s terrestrial and inland water areas. The marine realm was considerably less well protected with only 1.6% of the global ocean area under protection 3. Aichi Target 11 calls for at least 17% of the world’s terrestrial a ...
niche-based
... Andrew Barta, Ellen Hermanson, Matthew Jacobson, Tessa Wirz, Evan Weiher, and Faculty Mentor Todd Wellnitz ...
... Andrew Barta, Ellen Hermanson, Matthew Jacobson, Tessa Wirz, Evan Weiher, and Faculty Mentor Todd Wellnitz ...
Emergence of a Discipline
... Also, many ecosystems are in danger. More than 30 ecosystems are critically endangered in the United States alone. Fifty-eight others are endangered, and 30 more are threatened. ...
... Also, many ecosystems are in danger. More than 30 ecosystems are critically endangered in the United States alone. Fifty-eight others are endangered, and 30 more are threatened. ...
Sharing Good Practice: Planning and Nature Conservation
... A number of species surveys can only be undertaken at certain times of year or require consideration of land outside the development boundary. Great crested newt • Survey April – June • Ponds up to 500 m Bats • Activity surveys March – Sept Birds • Wintering and breeding birds • May need to consider ...
... A number of species surveys can only be undertaken at certain times of year or require consideration of land outside the development boundary. Great crested newt • Survey April – June • Ponds up to 500 m Bats • Activity surveys March – Sept Birds • Wintering and breeding birds • May need to consider ...
A Preliminary Survey of Rubble Organisms at Two Disturbed Areas
... preliminary survey of all the sites, 27 species were found. These species were entered into the database. Based on Sorensen’s Coefficient Index, there was little similarity between sites, with sites 1 and 2, and sites 2 and 4 being the most similar. Species richness in descending order is site 1, 2, ...
... preliminary survey of all the sites, 27 species were found. These species were entered into the database. Based on Sorensen’s Coefficient Index, there was little similarity between sites, with sites 1 and 2, and sites 2 and 4 being the most similar. Species richness in descending order is site 1, 2, ...
Geomorphosites and geodiversity : a new
... currently in press (Geografia Fisica e Dinamica Quaternaria, 2007). In this special issue of Geographica Helvetica, recent research results on the assessment of geomorphosites and geodiversity carried out in dif¬ ferent countries are presented. The articles explore ...
... currently in press (Geografia Fisica e Dinamica Quaternaria, 2007). In this special issue of Geographica Helvetica, recent research results on the assessment of geomorphosites and geodiversity carried out in dif¬ ferent countries are presented. The articles explore ...
natural values - Ducks Unlimited Canada
... • Educators recognize and incorporate the environmental and economic values of natural capital into their science, social studies, geography and economics courses. • Non-governmental organizations fund and deliver programs that conserve and restore natural areas. • Government provide data on the amo ...
... • Educators recognize and incorporate the environmental and economic values of natural capital into their science, social studies, geography and economics courses. • Non-governmental organizations fund and deliver programs that conserve and restore natural areas. • Government provide data on the amo ...
A Biodiversity and Conservation Assessment of the Edwards
... The Edwards Plateau of central Texas includes a ...
... The Edwards Plateau of central Texas includes a ...
science informing policy symposium series from the sublime to the
... If we broaden our perspective, however, we can gain a richer appreciation of the full range of benefits we gain from intact nature, often best protected in our national parks and other protected areas, benefits which economists are now calling “ecosystem services”. Ecosystem services include such b ...
... If we broaden our perspective, however, we can gain a richer appreciation of the full range of benefits we gain from intact nature, often best protected in our national parks and other protected areas, benefits which economists are now calling “ecosystem services”. Ecosystem services include such b ...
DEFINITION OF A PROTECTED AREA A clearly defined
... explains how they can be used to record national protected area data and to plan protected area systems ...
... explains how they can be used to record national protected area data and to plan protected area systems ...
Moving forward in research on curriculum implementation:
... Problems associated with the conservation of biodiversity in the park have persisted Exploration of local people’s cultural values necessary ...
... Problems associated with the conservation of biodiversity in the park have persisted Exploration of local people’s cultural values necessary ...
Synopsis - Natural Capitalism-Creating the Next Industrial Revolution
... Natural capital refers to the earth’s natural resources and the ecological systems that provide vital life-support services to society and all living things. These services are of immense economic value; some are literally priceless, since they have no known substitutes. Yet current business practic ...
... Natural capital refers to the earth’s natural resources and the ecological systems that provide vital life-support services to society and all living things. These services are of immense economic value; some are literally priceless, since they have no known substitutes. Yet current business practic ...