Habitat Conservation Blueprint
Author | : Galveston Bay Foundation |
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Total Pages | : 187 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Environmental protection |
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Author | : Galveston Bay Foundation |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 187 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Environmental protection |
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Author | : Craig Groves |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 504 |
Release | : 2003-05-16 |
Genre | : Nature |
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Drafting a Conservation Blueprint lays out for the first time in book form a step-by-step planning process for conserving the biological diversity of entire regions. In an engaging and accessible style, the author explains how to develop a regional conservation plan and offers experience-based guidance that brings together relevant information from the fields of ecology, conservation biology, planning, and policy. Individual chapters outline and discuss the main steps of the planning process, including: • an overview of the planning framework • selecting conservation targets and setting goals • assessing existing conservation areas and filling information gaps • assessing population viability and ecological integrity • selecting and designing a portfolio of conservation areas • assessing threats and setting priorities A concluding section offers advice on turning conservation plans into action, along with specific examples from around the world. The book brings together a wide range of information about conservation planning that is grounded in both a strong scientific foundation and in the realities of implementation.
Author | : Timothy Beatley |
Publisher | : University of Texas Press |
Total Pages | : 247 |
Release | : 2014-05-02 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0292756070 |
As environmental awareness grows around the world, people are learning that a diversity of species and the habitat to support them is necessary to maintain the ecological health of the earth. At the same time, however, the pressure to develop wildlife habitat for human settlement and economic gain also grows, causing frequent clashes between the forces of development and of conservation. This pioneering study focuses on a new tool for resolving the land-use conflict—the creation of habitat conservation plans (HCPs). Timothy Beatley explores the development and early results of this provision of the United States' federal Endangered Species Act, which allows development of some habitat and a certain "take" of a protected species in return for the conservation of sufficient habitat to ensure its survival and long-term recovery. Beatley looks specifically at nine HCPs in California, Nevada, Texas, and Florida, states where biological diversity and increasing populations have triggered many conflicts. Some of the HCPs include the San Bruno Mountain HCP near San Francisco, the North Key Largo HCP in the Florida Keys, the Clark County HCP near Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Balcones Canyonlands HCP near Austin, Texas. This first comprehensive overview of habitat conservation planning in the United States will be important reading for everyone involved in land-use debates.
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Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Habitat conservation |
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Author | : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Drinking Water |
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Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Electronic government information |
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Author | : Washington (State). Department of Natural Resources |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 508 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Forest ecology |
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Author | : Sylvia |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-12 |
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In a rapidly changing world, the need for ecological restoration has become increasingly critical. The delicate balance of our ecosystems is being threatened by human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change. The consequences of these actions are far-reaching, affecting not only the environment but also our own health and well-being. Therefore, it is essential for us to understand the importance of ecological restoration and take action to preserve and restore our natural habitats. Ecological restoration is the process of repairing and rehabilitating ecosystems that have been degraded or destroyed. It involves a wide range of activities, including reforestation, habitat creation, and the removal of pollutants from soil and water. By restoring ecosystems, we can help to reverse the damage caused by human activities and promote the recovery of biodiversity. One of the key reasons why ecological restoration is important is its role in preserving biodiversity. Ecosystems are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, all of which are interconnected. When an ecosystem is degraded, the loss of habitat and resources can lead to the decline or extinction of species. By restoring ecosystems, we can provide a safe and thriving habitat for these species, ensuring their survival for future generations. Ecological restoration also plays a crucial role in mitigating the impacts of climate change. Healthy ecosystems act as carbon sinks, absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By restoring degraded ecosystems, we can enhance their capacity to sequester carbon, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Furthermore, ecological restoration can provide numerous benefits to human communities. Restored ecosystems improve water quality, reduce the risk of floods, and provide a source of clean air. They also offer recreational opportunities, promote tourism, and contribute to the overall well-being of communities. By investing in ecological restoration, we can create sustainable and resilient habitats that support both wildlife and human populations.
Author | : Michael L. Morrison |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2015-05-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1421416115 |
A book that emphasized the concept of wildlife habitat for a generation of students and professionals is now available to even more readers. "Habitat" is probably the most common term in ecological research. Elementary school students are introduced to the term, college students study the concept in depth, hunters make their plans based on it, nature explorers chat about the different types, and land managers spend enormous time and money modifying and restoring habitats. Although a broad swath of people now have some notion of what habitat is, the scientific community has by and large failed to define it concretely, despite repeated attempts in the literature to come to meaningful conclusions regarding what habitat is and how we should study, manipulate, and ultimately conserve it. Wildlife Habitat Conservation presents an authoritative review of the habitat concept, provides a scientifically rigorous definition, and emphasizes how we must focus on those critical factors contained within what we call habitat. The result is a habitat concept that promises long-term persistence of animal populations. Key concepts and items in the book include: • Rigorous and standard conceptual definitions of wildlife and their habitat. • A discussion of the essential integration of population demographics and population persistence with the concept of habitat. • The importance of carryover and lag effects, behavioral processes, genetics, and species interactions to our understanding of habitat. • An examination of spatiotemporal heterogeneity, realized through fragmentation, disruption to eco-evolutionary processes, and alterations to plant and animal assemblages. • An explanation of how anthropogenic effects alter population size and distribution (isolation), genetic processes, and species diversity (including exotic plants and animals). • Advocacy of proactive management and conservation through predictive modeling, restoration, and monitoring. Each chapter is accessibly written in a style that will be welcomed by private landowners and public resource managers at local, state, and federal levels. Also ideal for undergraduate and graduate natural resource and conservation courses, the book is organized perfectly for a one-semester class. Published in association with The Wildlife Society.
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Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Habitat conservation |
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Author | : Bonnie L. Henson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
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