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Biodiversity and Conservation

Biodiversity and Conservation

Shanmugam, Thangapandiyan

Paperback

Environmental Studies

ISBN10: 6208171997
ISBN13: 9786208171995
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Oct 15 2024
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of biodiversity, beginning with an Introduction to Biodiversity that defines its various forms-genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity-and highlights its significance to the health of ecosystems and human survival. It then delves into the Threats to Biodiversity, discussing critical global issues such as habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, overexploitation, and the spread of invasive species, which are driving unprecedented rates of biodiversity loss. The section on Biodiversity Conservation Methods presents the scientific and practical approaches to conserving biodiversity, including habitat restoration, protected areas, wildlife corridors, and ex-situ conservation like seed banks and zoos. In Biodiversity Conservation Management, the book emphasizes the importance of balancing human needs with environmental sustainability, exploring policies, community engagement, and cross-disciplinary strategies to ensure effective conservation. Lastly, the Faunal Conservation chapter focuses on the protection of animal species, illustrating case studies of endangered species recovery programs, wildlife management.

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