Handbook of Biodiversity Methods Survey, Evaluation and Monitoring

Name: Handbook of Biodiversity Methods Survey, Evaluation and Monitoring
Price: 107.68 USD
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ISBN: 9780521823685

ISBN-10: 0521823684

ISBN-13: 9780521823685

Edition: 2005

Authors: David Hill, Graham Tucker, Matthew Fasham, Philip Shaw, Michael Shewry

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Biodiversity is recognised to be of global importance, yet species and habitats continue to be under increasing pressure from human-induced influences. Environmental concerns are high on the political agenda, driving increased legislation to protect the natural environment. The starting point for much of this legislation is the requirement for a comprehensive biodiversity audit. For those needing to undertake such audits, this Handbook provides standard procedures which will enable practitioners to better monitor the condition of the biodiversity resource, resulting in improved data upon which to base future policy decisions and actions. Organised in three parts, the Handbook first…

Book details

List price: $191.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 8/4/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 588
Size: 7.56" wide x 9.96" long x 1.22" tall
Weight: 3.234
Language: English

David Hill lives in Los Angeles & Mississippi. "Sacred Dust" won the Commonwealth Club of California First Work of Fiction award.

Graham Tucker is a freelance ecological consultant with Ecological Solutions, UK.

Philp Shaw is Environmental Audit Officer, Scottish Natural Heritage, UK.



Preface


Acknowledgements



Planning




Introduction to Part 1



Planning a programme



Evaluation methods



Habitats




Introduction to Part 2



Habitat requirements and issues



Methods for surveying habitats



Surveying and monitoring management or environmental impacts



Habitat conservation evaluation criteria



Species



Introduction to Part 3



General principles and methods for species




Lichens




Bryophytes




Aquatic macrophytes and algae




Vascular plants




Dragonflies and damselflies




Butterflies




Macromoths




Other terrestrial invertebrates




Aquatic invertebrates




Fish




Amphibians




Reptiles




Birds




Bats




Other mammals



Acknowledgements


Glossary


Appendices


Recommended sources of further information


References


Index