The survival of the Earth's biological resources is under threat from rapidly expanding human populations that are degrading the environment at an accelerating rate. Despite the increased awareness of the importance of biological diversity, the scientific foundations on which to plan conservation and development policies are still being developed. The Global Biodiversity Assessment represents an unparalleled attempt to provide an independent scientific analysis of the current issues. It assesses the present state of knowledge, identifies gaps in understanding and draws attention to those issues where scientists have reached a consensus as well as those where uncertainty has led to conflicting viewpoints and a need for further research. The Assessment provides an unprecedented source of information for decision-makers, officials, scientists and others interested in the future of the planet.
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'The enormous value of this book is in drawing all this information together and in providing an assessment of the current state of knowledge ... there is much to be gained here by everyone.' A. R. Watkinson, Journal of Applied Ecology
'... contains much valuable information and insight into the study and evaluation of biodiversity.' John Akeroyd and Hugh Synge, Plant Talk
'... an authoritative and comprehensive treatise on the subject. It has long-lasting value.' Brij Gopal and Usha Goel, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
'... a fine assemblage of documentation on an array of topics subsumed under the title of biodiversity. It is a splendid depository of what many people have known for years.' Norman Myers, The Times Higher Educational Supplement
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'For the practising ecologist or conservation biologist, the book is excellent value ... buy two copies and donate one to your local school or public library ... Maybe, even, buy three copies and throw one at your local politician.' Andy Dobson, Trends in Ecology and Evolution
'... contains much valuable information and insight into the study and evaluation of biodiversity.' John Akeroyd and Hugh Synge, Plant Talk
'... an authoritative and comprehensive treatise on the subject. It has long-lasting value.' Brij Gopal and Usha Goel, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
'... a fine assemblage of documentation on an array of topics subsumed under the title of biodiversity. It is a splendid depository of what many people have known for years.' Norman Myers, The Times Higher Educational Supplement
'There are few books in conservation that are absolutely essential, but I am sure this is one of them ... I thoroughly recommend this compendium of knowledge to anyone interested in conservation.' D. Callaghan, Wildfowl and Wetlands
'... stimulating ... comprehensively disciplinary ... a welcome addition to my bookshelves.' D. McL. Roberts, Biodiversity and Conservation
'For the practising ecologist or conservation biologist, the book is excellent value ... buy two copies and donate one to your local school or public library ... Maybe, even, buy three copies and throw one at your local politician.' Andy Dobson, Trends in Ecology and Evolution
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The Global Biodiversity Assessment represents an unparalleled attempt to provide a scientific analysis of the main factors affecting biological diversity. It assesses present knowledge, identifies gaps in understanding and draws attention to areas of agreement as well as those where uncertainty has led to a need for further research.
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Throughout the world, increasing interest is being expressed in environmental issues, largely as a result of the serious concern that is felt about the present state of both the local and global environment and the predictions that have been made about future trends. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
biological reference collections, biotic linkages, sustainable use measures, biome essays, inventorying biodiversity, biodiversity information management, major regional floras, master species databases, multiple resource inventory, germplasm holdings, sustainable use activities, prey species diversity, taxonomic products, genetic resource collections, encompassing coastal areas, domesticated diversity, living plant collections, ancient forest habitat, hedonic travel cost model, local opportunity costs, characterizing biodiversity, ecotourism value, research agenda for biodiversity, biodiversity utilization, local economic incentives Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Cambridge University Press, North America, American Naturalist, Academic Press, United States, Costa Rica, Oxford University Press, World Bank, John Wiley, New Zealand, South America, Sinauer Associates, World Resources Institute, Ecosystem Analyses, World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Island Press, University of Chicago Press, Columbia University Press, Clarendon Press, Princeton University Press, The Economic Value of Biodiversity, Ecological Monographs, National Academy Press, Latin America New!
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Throughout the world, increasing interest is being expressed in environmental issues, largely as a result of the serious concern that is felt about the present state of both the local and global environment and the predictions that have been made about future trends. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
biological reference collections, biotic linkages, sustainable use measures, biome essays, inventorying biodiversity, biodiversity information management, major regional floras, master species databases, multiple resource inventory, germplasm holdings, sustainable use activities, prey species diversity, taxonomic products, genetic resource collections, encompassing coastal areas, domesticated diversity, living plant collections, ancient forest habitat, hedonic travel cost model, local opportunity costs, characterizing biodiversity, ecotourism value, research agenda for biodiversity, biodiversity utilization, local economic incentives Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Cambridge University Press, North America, American Naturalist, Academic Press, United States, Costa Rica, Oxford University Press, World Bank, John Wiley, New Zealand, South America, Sinauer Associates, World Resources Institute, Ecosystem Analyses, World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Island Press, University of Chicago Press, Columbia University Press, Clarendon Press, Princeton University Press, The Economic Value of Biodiversity, Ecological Monographs, National Academy Press, Latin America New!
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- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function (Ecological Studies) by Ernst-Detlef Schulze on 32 pages
- Systematics and Conservation Evaluation (Oxford Science Publications) by Peter L. Forey on 14 pages
- Tropical Deforestation and Species Extinction by T.C. Whitmore on 11 pages
- United Nations Environment Programme: Environmental Data Report by United Nations Environment Programme on 9 pages
- The Ecology of Fynbos: Nutrients, Fire and Diversity by R.M. Cowling on 7 pages
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- Biodiversity: An Introduction by Kevin J. Gaston on 6 pages
- Taxonomy and Plant Conservation by Etelka Leadlay on 4 pages
- Biodiversity and Conservation (Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environment and Society Texts) by Mike Jeffries on 4 pages
- A Primer of Conservation Biology, Third Edition by Richard B. Primack on page 60, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Stalking the Wild Amaranth: Gardening in the Age of Extinction by Janet Marinelli in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
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