Practical approaches to the conservation of biological diversity
By: edited by Richard K. Baydack, Henry Campa III, and Jonathan B. Haufler.
Contributors: Baydack, Richard Kenith.; Campa, Henry.; Haufler, Jonathan B.; Wildlife Society. Technical Conference
Publisher: Island Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 313
Subjects: Biological diversity conservation -- Congresses.
Description: Practical Approaches to the Conservation of Biological Diversity brings together in a single volume information on a range of scientific and management approaches, and provides useful and workable guidelines for conserving biodiversity in a broad array of settings.

Following an introductory section that examines the concept of biological diversity, its historical context, and its importance to humans, the book presents a general discussion of approaches to biodiversity conservation along with detailed description and analysis of a variety of specific strategies. The book ends with a discussion of future directions and innovations in biodiversity conservation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-299) and index.
"Papers presented at the Second Annual Conference of the Wildlife Society in Portland, Oregon from September 12 to 17, 1995"--Pref.