Title: Biodiversity and the law /
Authors: Snape, William J.,; Defenders of Wildlife.
Publisher: Island Press,
Year: 1996
Subjects: Biodiversity conservation Law and legislation; Biodiversity conservation; Biodiversity
Abstract: Biodiversity and the Law is a timely and provocative volume that combines historical perspective and cutting-edge legal analysis in an authoritative and broad discussion. Leading legal and policy experts consider a variety of options for the worldwide protection of biodiversity and present a succinct but comprehensive overview of the legal mechanisms available. They examine how conservation advocates can better utilize existing law, and consider what new law is needed. Among the topics covered are scientific and policy foundations of biodiversity protection; domestic efforts to establish an effective endangered species protection regime; international biodiversity protection; biodiversity as a genuinely public entity; and the future of biodiversity law.
Contents: Biodiversity policy and ecosystem management / Mollie Beattie -- Biodiversity as a basis for conservation efforts / Donald M. Waller -- Biodiversity, ecosystems, and endangered species / Jason Patlis -- Conservation planning under the ESA : a new paradigm / Lindell L. Marsh -- Biodiversity and private property : conflict or opportunity? / Todd G. Olson -- Using trade measures to protect biodiversity / Leesteffy Jenkins -- Harmful exotics in the United States / Peter Jenkins -- Protecting global marine biodiversity / Suzanne Iudicello -- Biodiversity conservation and international instruments / Scott Hajost and Curtis Fish -- Can the public trust doctrine prevent extinctions? / Ralph W. Johnson with William C. Galloway -- Rediscovering old tools / John A. Pendergrass -- The promise of NEPA / Dinah Bear -- Wildlife's burden / Walter Kuhlmann -- Global trade, local economies, and the biodiversity convention / David R. Downes -- Epilogue : The argument for a constitutional amendment to protect living nature / Rodger Schlickeisen.