Applying Nature's Design Corridors as a Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation

Author/creator Anderson, Anthony B. Author
Other author Jenkins, Clinton N. Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Columbia University Press Ipswich : Ebsco Publishing [Distributor]
Description256 p.
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Summary Annotation Human actions are fragmenting habitats throughout the world at an unprecedented rate. This process endangers animal and plant populations and is degrading or destroying many ecosystems. To address these problems, conservationists have increasingly turned to biological corridors, areas of land set aside to facilitate the movement of species and ecological processes. The idea is that through biological corridors we can restore or maintain the connectivity between habitats and thus ensure their survival. Applying Nature's Design offers a comprehensive and insightful overview of the design and effectiveness of corridors. The authors' multifaceted analysis combines a succinct review of the conceptual issues with tangible examples of how the implementation of corridors has played out in the real world. Their work is also the first to consider the importance of socioeconomic and political issues in creating and maintaining corridors.
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ISBN9780231508674
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