The economics of biodiversity conservation in Sub Saharan Africa : mending the ark This authoritative book presents the results of important new research into the economics of biodiversity conservation in sub Saharan Africa. The contributors offer case studies of the economic causes of biodiversity loss in a range of ecosystem types wetlands montane forests tropical moist forests semi arid savannas and lakes and discuss the policy options for biodiversity conservation in each case. They also provide an in depth analysis of the environmental consequences of policy reform at the macro and micro levels and offer practical recommendations for the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Economics of Biodiversity Conservation in Sub Saharan Africa will prove invaluable to scholars and policymakers working within the areas of environmental economics environmental science and sustainable development