Conservation by proxy :: indicator, umbrella, keystone, flagship, and other surrogate species /

Because of the scope of conservation problems, biologists and managers often rely on "surrogate" species to act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues. In Conservation by Proxy, conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate spec...

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1. Verfasser: Caro, T. M. (Timothy M.)
Weitere Verfasser: Girling, Sheila
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Washington, DC : Island Press, ©2010.
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Zusammenfassung:Because of the scope of conservation problems, biologists and managers often rely on "surrogate" species to act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues. In Conservation by Proxy, conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores the theories behind them, considers how surrogate species are chosen, examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xvi, 374 pages) : illustrations
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781597269599
159726959X

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