Biodiversity Conservation Using Umbrella Species
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Biodiversity Conservation Using Umbrella Species
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Author : Futoshi Nakamura
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-02-23
Biodiversity Conservation Using Umbrella Species written by Futoshi Nakamura and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-23 with Science categories.
This book focuses on Blakiston’s fish owl and the red-crowned crane as umbrella species. Healthy river, riparian and wetland ecosystems are necessary to maintain the populations of the two species. Both species have been revered by people since ancient times, but both are currently listed as endangered because of their small population sizes. The population decline of the two species can be mainly attributed to the degradation of the natural riparian and wetland habitats, which is associated with land use development. The populations of the two species are now recovering in Japan due to recent conservation and reproduction efforts, but the genetic diversity of the two species are still low due to previous bottleneck effects. To develop conservation and dispersal plans to establish the species over the East Asian mainland and on the island of Hokkaido, basic information, such as their regional distribution, genetic diversity, food availability, reproductive traits, and nesting, breeding, rearing, and commuting habitat, is essential. The intensive, collaborative studies conducted in Japan and Russia has clarified the status quo and the ecology of the two species. This is the first book that comprehensively compiles the above information for the mainland and island populations. In addition, it verifies their suitability as umbrella species of an ecosystem and the possibility of their future population expansion, taking into account changes in land use in Hokkaido, which is about to experience a dramatic decline in human population. As such, the book provides valuable information for students who wish to learn about these beautiful symbolic creatures, for NGOs engaged in conservation activities, and for managers who are involved in creating conservation plans and implementing restoration projects.
Umbrella Species As A Conservation Planning Tool
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Author : Jean-Michel Roberge
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Umbrella Species As A Conservation Planning Tool written by Jean-Michel Roberge and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Forest biodiversity conservation categories.
Conservation By Proxy
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Author : Tim Caro
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2010-06-23
Conservation By Proxy written by Tim Caro and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-23 with Nature categories.
The vast scope of conservation problems has forced biologists and managers to rely on "surrogate" species to serve as shortcuts to guide their decision making. These species-known by a host of different terms, including indicator, umbrella, and flagship species-act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues, such as the location of biodiversity hotspots or general ecosystem health. Synthesizing an immense body of literature, conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores biological theories that underlie them, considers how surrogate species are chosen, critically examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use. The book clarifies terminology and contrasts how different terms are used in the real world considers the ecological, taxonomic, and political underpinnings of these shortcuts identifies criteria that make for good surrogate species outlines the circumstances where the application of the surrogate species concept shows promise Conservation by Proxy is a benchmark reference that provides clear definitions and common understanding of the evidence and theory behind surrogate species. It is the first book to review and bring together literature on more than fifteen types of surrogate species, enabling us to assess their role in conservation and offering guidelines on how they can be used most effectively.
The Umbrella Species Concept In Conservation Biology
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The Umbrella Species Concept In Conservation Biology written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with categories.
Using The Focal Species Approach For Conserving Biodiversity In Landscapes Managed For Forestry
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Author : Susan J. Hannon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Using The Focal Species Approach For Conserving Biodiversity In Landscapes Managed For Forestry written by Susan J. Hannon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Biodiversity conservation categories.
This paper synthesizes research that has used a focal species approach to conserve biodiversity in managed landscapes in Alberta.
The Conservation Of Insects And Their Habitats
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Author : N.M. Collins
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2012-12-02
The Conservation Of Insects And Their Habitats written by N.M. Collins and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-02 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The Conservation of Insects and their Habitats is a compilation of papers presented in the 15th Symposium of the Royal Entomological Society of London held at the Department of Physics Lecture Theatre Imperial College, London, on September 14-15, 1989. The papers cover topics on the diversity of entomological habitats and ecologicalroles around the world, and highlight the value of insects to humanity. Some practical proposals for conservation, especially in tropical forests and on islands, where their diversity is greatest, are also given. This book will add to the continuing force for the conservation and protection of biological diversity of the Earth.
The Effect Of Sage Grouse Conservation On Wildlife Species Of Concern
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Author : Jason D. Carlisle
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
The Effect Of Sage Grouse Conservation On Wildlife Species Of Concern written by Jason D. Carlisle and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Big sagebrush categories.
The umbrella species concept is a conservation shortcut wherein multiple species are protected under the umbrella of areas protected for one species. While appealing in theory, empirical tests of the concept have been scarce. Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus, “sage-grouse”) have high conservation priority across western North America, and many hope sage-grouse serve as an umbrella species, whereby conservation actions taken for sage-grouse benefit the many other at-risk wildlife species (“background species”) in sagebrush ecosystems. We used a multifaceted approach (i.e., broad-scale spatial models, local empirical studies, and a controlled field experiment) in Wyoming, USA to address the following questions: Chapter 1) How much protection does a reserve established for sage-grouse offer 52 background species? Chapters 2 and 3) Do finer-scale measures of sage-grouse abundance, habitat preference, and habitat quality align with those of sagebrush-associated songbirds of concern? Chapter 4) How do mowing treatments meant to enhance sage-grouse habitat affect non-target songbirds? The reserve contained 21% of the habitat of background species on average; however, coverage varied substantially across species, with species dissimilar to sage-grouse covered least. The size of the reserve was key to its umbrella function. We found little evidence that local abundances of songbirds aligned with those of sage-grouse. Moreover, there was little concordance between sage-grouse and songbirds on which nesting habitats were preferred or associated with higher survival. Habitat treatments implemented for sage-grouse had mixed effects on songbirds, and resulted in the loss of nesting habitat for shrub-nesting species. Our results suggest that broad-scale habitat protections implemented for Greater Sage-Grouse benefited many, but not all co-occurring species of concern. Moreover, the utility of sage-grouse as an umbrella species was limited at finer spatial scales. Our findings help identify background species missed by the sage-grouse umbrella and illustrate the need to consider spatial scale in surrogate-species conservation strategies.
Priorities For The Conservation Of Mammalian Diversity
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Author : Abigail Entwistle
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-07-20
Priorities For The Conservation Of Mammalian Diversity written by Abigail Entwistle 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 2000-07-20 with Nature categories.
Scientific yet accessible review of mammalian conservation as a model demonstrating wider issues in conservation.
The Woolly Monkey
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Author : Thomas R. Defler
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-05-27
The Woolly Monkey written by Thomas R. Defler and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-27 with Science categories.
Woolly monkeys are large, attractive and widespread primates found throughout many parts of the Amazon basin. It is only in the last twenty-five years or so that long-term studies of woollies in their forest habitat have been successful; they have not generally been successfully kept in captivity. But now, especially because of their size, these creatures are pressed on all sides by bush meat hunters and forest fragmentation. Their future is becoming critically precarious and the editors feel that it is time to showcase these animals with a full book. The editors draw together a number of recent woolly monkey studies from three Amazonian countries, including five taxa of woolly monkeys, four of which have recently been reclassified without using new biological criteria as species rather than subspecies (Groves, 2001, 2005; Rylands & Mittermeier, 2009). This volume provides a diversity of studies by well-known researchers and advanced students on a wide range of subjects using newly generated data, including a criticism of the recent taxonomic changes. The varied information contained within The Woolly Monkey: Behavior, Ecology, Systematics and Captive Research will help readers understand these handsome animals and will, we hope, energize them to contribute to their conservation.
Conservation Of Rare Or Little Known Species
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Author : Martin G. Raphael
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2013-03-19
Conservation Of Rare Or Little Known Species written by Martin G. Raphael and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-19 with Science categories.
Some ecosystem management plans established by state and federal agencies have begun to shift their focus away from single-species conservation to a broader goal of protecting a wide range of flora and fauna, including species whose numbers are scarce or about which there is little scientific understanding. To date, these efforts have proved extremely costly and complex to implement. Are there alternative approaches to protecting rare or little-known species that can be more effective and less burdensome than current efforts? Conservation of Rare or Little-Known Species represents the first comprehensive scientific evaluation of approaches and management options for protecting rare or little-known terrestrial species. The book brings together leading ecologists, biologists, botanists, economists, and sociologists to classify approaches, summarize their theoretical and conceptual foundations, evaluate their efficacy, and review how each has been used. Contributors consider combinations of species and systems approaches for overall effectiveness in meeting conservation and ecosystem sustainability goals. They discuss the biological, legal, sociological, political, administrative, and economic dimensions by which conservation strategies can be gauged, in an effort to help managers determine which strategy or combination of strategies is most likely to meet their needs. Contributors also discuss practical considerations of implementing various strategies. Conservation of Rare or Little-Known Species gives land managers access to a diverse literature and provides them with the basic information they need to select approaches that best suit their conservation objectives and ecological context. It is an important new work for anyone involved with developing land management or conservation plans.