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Conservation biology [[electronic resource] ] : voices from the tropics / / [edited by] Navjot S. Sodhi, Luke Gibson, Peter H. Raven
| Conservation biology [[electronic resource] ] : voices from the tropics / / [edited by] Navjot S. Sodhi, Luke Gibson, Peter H. Raven |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, West Sussex, U.K., : Wiley-Blackwell, c2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (290 p.) |
| Disciplina | 333.720913 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
SodhiNavjot S
GibsonLuke RavenPeter H |
| Soggetto topico |
Nature conservation - Tropics
Conservation biology - Tropics |
| ISBN |
1-118-67983-0
1-118-67981-4 1-118-67980-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; List of Contributors; Notes on Contributors; Acknowledgments; Remembering Navjot Sodhi: An Inspiring Mentor, Scholar, and Friend; CHAPTER 1: Introduction: Giving a Voice to the Tropics; References; PART 1: From Within the Region; Section 1: Africa; CHAPTER 2: Conservation Paradigms Seen through the Eyes of Bonobos in the Democratic Republic of Congo; Summary; Conservation paradigms; Paradigms in wildlife species conservation; Great apes and conservation paradigms; Conservation and bonobos in DRC; Bonobos: part of a failing conservation paradigm?
Implications for conservation of bonobosBonobos and parks as a conservation paradigm; Acknowledgments; References; CHAPTER 3: Governance for Effective and Efficient Conservation in Ethiopia; Summary; Introduction; Babile Elephant Sanctuary; Nech Sar National Park; Kafta Sheraro National Park; Agricultural investment in southern Ethiopia; Synthesis; The way forward; References; CHAPTER 4: Wildlife in Jeopardy Inside and Outside Protected Areas in Côte d'Ivoire: The Combined Effects of Disorganization, Lack of Awareness, and Institutional Weakness; Summary; Introduction Disorganization of the conservation sector in Côte d'IvoireLack of awareness at multiple levels; Institutional weakness in the field of conservation; Conclusion and recommendations; References; CHAPTER 5: Conservation Challenges for Madagascar in the Next Decade; Summary; The State of Madagascar's Biodiversity; Conservation Progress; Threats to Madagascar's Biodiversity; Challenges; Stopping the illegal exploitation of animals; Sustaining the Expanded Protected Area Network; Reducing the destruction of natural resources; Strengthening the effectiveness of forest management Improving Benefits Sharing and Equitable Use of Natural ResourcesEnsuring that Science Is Better Used to Support Conservation; Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 6: Conservation in Mauritius and Rodrigues: Challenges and Achievements from Two Ecologically Devastated Oceanic Islands; Summary; Introduction; Daunting Conservation Challenges; Conservtion and Successes; Remaining Challenges; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; CHAPTER 7: Design and Outcomes of Community Forest Conservation Initiatives in Cross River State of Nigeria: A Foundation for REDD+?; Summary; Introduction Context and drivers for community forestry in CRS, NigeriaDonor Interventions and Accomplishments; The DFID CRS Community Forestry Project (CRSCFP): 1999-2002; Analysis and Discussion; Project capacity; FMCs' capacity; System builders: a major prerequisite for effective and impactful community conservation projects; A Case Study on a Local Systems Builder; Conclusion and Recommendations; References; CHAPTER 8: Shades of Green: Conservation in the Developing Environment of Tanzania; Summary; Introduction; The Lake Natron Soda Ash Project; The Kitulo National Park Arguing for Sustainable Development and Conservation |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910141836803321 |
| Chichester, West Sussex, U.K., : Wiley-Blackwell, c2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Conservation biology : voices from the tropics / / [edited by] Navjot S. Sodhi, Luke Gibson, Peter H. Raven
| Conservation biology : voices from the tropics / / [edited by] Navjot S. Sodhi, Luke Gibson, Peter H. Raven |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, West Sussex, U.K., : Wiley-Blackwell, c2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (290 p.) |
| Disciplina | 333.720913 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
SodhiNavjot S
GibsonLuke RavenPeter H |
| Soggetto topico |
Nature conservation - Tropics
Conservation biology - Tropics |
| ISBN |
1-118-67983-0
1-118-67981-4 1-118-67980-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; List of Contributors; Notes on Contributors; Acknowledgments; Remembering Navjot Sodhi: An Inspiring Mentor, Scholar, and Friend; CHAPTER 1: Introduction: Giving a Voice to the Tropics; References; PART 1: From Within the Region; Section 1: Africa; CHAPTER 2: Conservation Paradigms Seen through the Eyes of Bonobos in the Democratic Republic of Congo; Summary; Conservation paradigms; Paradigms in wildlife species conservation; Great apes and conservation paradigms; Conservation and bonobos in DRC; Bonobos: part of a failing conservation paradigm?
Implications for conservation of bonobosBonobos and parks as a conservation paradigm; Acknowledgments; References; CHAPTER 3: Governance for Effective and Efficient Conservation in Ethiopia; Summary; Introduction; Babile Elephant Sanctuary; Nech Sar National Park; Kafta Sheraro National Park; Agricultural investment in southern Ethiopia; Synthesis; The way forward; References; CHAPTER 4: Wildlife in Jeopardy Inside and Outside Protected Areas in Côte d'Ivoire: The Combined Effects of Disorganization, Lack of Awareness, and Institutional Weakness; Summary; Introduction Disorganization of the conservation sector in Côte d'IvoireLack of awareness at multiple levels; Institutional weakness in the field of conservation; Conclusion and recommendations; References; CHAPTER 5: Conservation Challenges for Madagascar in the Next Decade; Summary; The State of Madagascar's Biodiversity; Conservation Progress; Threats to Madagascar's Biodiversity; Challenges; Stopping the illegal exploitation of animals; Sustaining the Expanded Protected Area Network; Reducing the destruction of natural resources; Strengthening the effectiveness of forest management Improving Benefits Sharing and Equitable Use of Natural ResourcesEnsuring that Science Is Better Used to Support Conservation; Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 6: Conservation in Mauritius and Rodrigues: Challenges and Achievements from Two Ecologically Devastated Oceanic Islands; Summary; Introduction; Daunting Conservation Challenges; Conservtion and Successes; Remaining Challenges; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; CHAPTER 7: Design and Outcomes of Community Forest Conservation Initiatives in Cross River State of Nigeria: A Foundation for REDD+?; Summary; Introduction Context and drivers for community forestry in CRS, NigeriaDonor Interventions and Accomplishments; The DFID CRS Community Forestry Project (CRSCFP): 1999-2002; Analysis and Discussion; Project capacity; FMCs' capacity; System builders: a major prerequisite for effective and impactful community conservation projects; A Case Study on a Local Systems Builder; Conclusion and Recommendations; References; CHAPTER 8: Shades of Green: Conservation in the Developing Environment of Tanzania; Summary; Introduction; The Lake Natron Soda Ash Project; The Kitulo National Park Arguing for Sustainable Development and Conservation |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910816858703321 |
| Chichester, West Sussex, U.K., : Wiley-Blackwell, c2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||