Attitudinal Survey On Vertebrate Pest Management In Victoria
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Attitudinal Survey On Vertebrate Pest Management In Victoria
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Author : Michael J. Johnston
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Attitudinal Survey On Vertebrate Pest Management In Victoria written by Michael J. Johnston and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Feral animals categories.
Public Attitudes To Pest Control
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Author : Anthony Fraser
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-01-01
Public Attitudes To Pest Control written by Anthony Fraser and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with New Zealanders categories.
This report reviews research concerning public attitudes to vertebrate pest control. The review was confined to attitudes towards introduced, vertebrate pest species and their control through manual, poison or biological control methods. Biological controls include those which occur naturally (i.e. viruses, parasites, predators), and biotechnological controls (i.e. those which involve aspects of genetic engineering). Findings suggest public attitudes concerning control methods can be characterised by three attributes: specificity, humaneness, and degrees of uncertainty. Overall, there is a clear preference for manual methods, considered to be the most humane and specific, while poisons (specifically 1080) fail to satisfy any of the three criteria and are the least acceptable of all methods reviewed. Biological controls, whilst viewed positively for their specificity and humaneness, do not receive total and unconditional support in pest control. Future research in this area needs to examine how the Department of Conservation engages and consults with communities about pest control issues and investigate changes in public attitudes over time. Consideration also needs to be given to demographic differences throughout New Zealand's increasingly culturally diverse population. Attitudes toward the use of biological controls, especially biotechnological, require further investigation.
Carnivores Of Australia
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Author : Alistair Glen
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2014-11-05
Carnivores Of Australia written by Alistair Glen and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-05 with Nature categories.
The Australian continent provides a unique perspective on the evolution and ecology of carnivorous animals. In earlier ages, Australia provided the arena for a spectacular radiation of marsupial and reptilian predators. The causes of their extinctions are still the subject of debate. Since European settlement, Australia has seen the extinction of one large marsupial predator (the thylacine), another (the Tasmanian devil) is in danger of imminent extinction, and still others have suffered dramatic declines. By contrast, two recently-introduced predators, the fox and cat, have been spectacularly successful, with devastating impacts on the Australian fauna. Carnivores of Australia: Past, Present and Future explores Australia's unique predator communities from pre-historic, historic and current perspectives. It covers mammalian, reptilian and avian carnivores, both native and introduced to Australia. It also examines the debate surrounding how best to manage predators to protect livestock and native biodiversity. Readers will benefit from the most up-to-date synthesis by leading researchers and managers in the field of carnivore biology. By emphasising Australian carnivores as exemplars of flesh-eaters in other parts of the world, this book will be an important reference for researchers, wildlife managers and students worldwide.
Biological Control Measures Of Success
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Author : G. Gurr
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Biological Control Measures Of Success written by G. Gurr and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
As well as examining successful biological control programmes this book analyses why the majority of attempts fail. Off-target and other negative effects of biological control are also dealt with. Chapters contributed by leading international researchers and practitioners in all areas of biological control afford the book a breadth of coverage and depth of analysis not possible with a single author volume. Combined with the use of other experts to review chapters and editorial oversight to ensure thematic integrity of the volume, this book provides the most authoritative analysis of biological control published. Key aspects addressed include how success may be measured, how successful biological control has been to date and how may it be made more successful in the future. With extensive use of contemporary examples, photographs, figures and tables this book will be invaluable to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as being a `must' for all involved in making biological control successful.
Vertebrate Pest Research
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Author : Michael Lindeman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Vertebrate Pest Research written by Michael Lindeman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Science categories.
Research is concentrated on three introduced species, the red fox, the feral cat and the European rabbit. Main priorities for vertebrate pest control include the development of innovative control technologies, monitoring techniques and ecological understanding.
Reproductive Science And Integrated Conservation
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Author : W. V. Holt
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003
Reproductive Science And Integrated Conservation written by W. V. Holt and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Nature categories.
Reproduction is essential to the continuation and evolution of life on this planet and is therefore a centrally important process in the conservation of wildlife. However, reproductive mechanisms are well understood in only a handful of vertebrate species, mostly domestic livestock and laboratory animals. This means that attempts to develop and implement management policies for wildlife conservation, and especially for endangered species that, by definition, are difficult to study, are often based on poor data or no data at all. In Reproductive Science and Integrated Conservation leading authorities provide glimpses of reproductive diversity in fishes, amphibia, reptiles, birds and mammals. Conservation plans are founded on the assumption that reproduction will be successful, but what if it fails? This book reviews the many factors that influence reproduction, including genetics, behaviour and nutrition, and experts assess the potential conservation relevance of the recent rapid advances in reproductive technology and medicine.
The Dingo Debate
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Author : Bradley Smith
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2015-08-03
The Dingo Debate written by Bradley Smith and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-03 with Science categories.
The Dingo Debate explores the intriguing and relatively unknown story of Australia’s most controversial animal – the dingo. Throughout its existence, the dingo has been shaped by its interactions with human societies. With this as a central theme, the book traces the story of the dingo from its beginnings as a semi-domesticated wild dog in South-east Asia, to its current status as a wild Australian native animal under threat of extinction. It describes how dingoes made their way to Australia, their subsequent relationship with Indigenous Australians, their successful adaption to the Australian landscape and their constant battle against the agricultural industry. During these events, the dingo has demonstrated an unparalleled intelligence and adaptable nature seen in few species. The book concludes with a discussion of what the future of the dingo in Australia might look like, what we can learn from our past relationship with dingoes and how this can help to allow a peaceful co-existence. The Dingo Debate reveals the real dingo beneath the popular stereotypes, providing an account of the dingo’s behaviour, ecology, impacts and management according to scientific and scholarly evidence rather than hearsay. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in Australian natural history, wild canids, and the relationship between humans and carnivores.
Using Science To Improve The Blm Wild Horse And Burro Program
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2013-09-04
Using Science To Improve The Blm Wild Horse And Burro Program written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-04 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Using Science to Improve the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program: A Way Forward reviews the science that underpins the Bureau of Land Management's oversight of free-ranging horses and burros on federal public lands in the western United States, concluding that constructive changes could be implemented. The Wild Horse and Burro Program has not used scientifically rigorous methods to estimate the population sizes of horses and burros, to model the effects of management actions on the animals, or to assess the availability and use of forage on rangelands. Evidence suggests that horse populations are growing by 15 to 20 percent each year, a level that is unsustainable for maintaining healthy horse populations as well as healthy ecosystems. Promising fertility-control methods are available to help limit this population growth, however. In addition, science-based methods exist for improving population estimates, predicting the effects of management practices in order to maintain genetically diverse, healthy populations, and estimating the productivity of rangelands. Greater transparency in how science-based methods are used to inform management decisions may help increase public confidence in the Wild Horse and Burro Program.
Community Based Control Of Invasive Species
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Author : Theodore Alter
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2019-06-01
Community Based Control Of Invasive Species written by Theodore Alter and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-01 with Science categories.
Invasive species are among the greatest challenges to environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity in the world. One of the most promising approaches to managing invasive species is voluntary citizen stewardship. However, in order for control measures to be effective, private citizens often need to make sustained and sometimes burdensome commitments. Community-Based Control of Invasive Species is based on five years of research by leading scholars in natural resource and human behavioural sciences, which involved government and citizen groups in Australia and the United States. It examines questions including, 'how can citizens be engaged in voluntarily managing invasive species?', 'what communication strategies will ensure good motivation and coordination?' and 'how can governing bodies support citizens in their efforts?'. With chapters on institutional frameworks, changing governance, systems thinking, organisational learning, engagement, communication and behavioural change, this book will be a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners involved in natural resources management.
Bioremediation And Biotechnology
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Author : Khalid Rehman Hakeem
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-01-26
Bioremediation And Biotechnology written by Khalid Rehman Hakeem and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-26 with Science categories.
Toxic substances threatens aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and ultimately human health. The book is a thoughtful effort in bringing forth the role of biotechnology for bioremediation and restoration of the ecosystems degraded by toxic and heavy metal pollution. The introductory chapters of the book deal with the understanding of the issues concerned with the pollution caused by toxic elements and heavy metals and their impacts on the different ecosystems followed by the techniques involved in monitoring of the pollution. These techniques include use of bio-indicators as well as modern techniques for the assessment and monitoring of toxicants in the environment. Detailed chapters discussing the role of microbial biota, aquatic plants, terrestrial plants to enhance the accumulation efficiency of these toxic and heavy metals are followed by remediation techniques involving myco-remediation, bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizers, phyto-remediation and rhizo-filtration. A sizable portion of the book has been dedicated to the advanced bio-remediation techniques which are finding their way from the laboratory to the field for revival of the degraded ecosystems. These involve bio-films, micro-algae, genetically modified plants and filter feeders. Furthermore, the book is a detailed comprehensive account for the treatment technologies from unsustainable to sustainable. We believe academicians, researchers and students will find this book informative as a complete reference for biotechnological intervention for sustainable treatment of pollution.