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Fencing for Conservation
. Ed(S): Somers, Michael J.; Hayward, Matthew
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Hardback. The conflict between a growing human population and preserving biodiversity is a major environmental problem. This evaluation of the positive and negative effects of fencing in conservation and wildlife management includes case studies from around the world. Editor(s): Somers, Michael J.; Hayward, Matthew. Num Pages: 320 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 634.
The conflict between increasing human population and biodiversity conservation is one of the IUCN’s key threatening processes. Conservation planning has received a great deal of coverage and research as a way of conserving biodiversity yet, while theoretically successful, it has never been tested. Simple lines on maps to illustrate conservation areas are unlikely to be successful in the light of human encroachment. It may be that some form of overt display is necessary to ensure the protection of reserves. This may be signage, presence of guards/rangers or physical fencing structures. The need for some form ... Read more
The conflict between increasing human population and biodiversity conservation is one of the IUCN’s key threatening processes. Conservation planning has received a great deal of coverage and research as a way of conserving biodiversity yet, while theoretically successful, it has never been tested. Simple lines on maps to illustrate conservation areas are unlikely to be successful in the light of human encroachment. It may be that some form of overt display is necessary to ensure the protection of reserves. This may be signage, presence of guards/rangers or physical fencing structures. The need for some form ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461409014
SKU
V9781461409014
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99-15
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