Species Conservation And Management

The second edition of Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management provides a thorough introduction to general ecological principles and examines how they can be applied to wildlife management and conservation. Expanded and updated, this second edition includes new chapters on understanding ecosystems and the use of computer models in wildlife management Gives a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of ecology including the latest theories on population dynamics and conservation Reviews practical applications and techniques and how these can be used to formulate realistic objectives with in an ecological framework Examples of real-life management situations from around the world provide a broad perspective on the international problems of conservation Worked examples on CD enable students to practice calculations explained in the text Artwork from the book is available to instructors online at www.blackwellpublishing.com/sinclair. An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Please contact our Higher Education team at [email protected] for more information. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

This edited volume is a collection of population and metapopulation models for a wide variety of species, including plants, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Each chapter of the book describes the application of RAMAS GIS 4.0 to one species, with the aim of demonstrating how various life history characteristics of the species are incorporated into the model, and how the results of the model has been or can be used in conservation and management of the species. The book comes with a CD that includes a demo version of the program, and the data files for each species.

"The book contains the essential information that wildlife biologists and managers use to manage wildlife populations today, and it gives students the information they need to pursue a profession in wildlife management and conservation"--

The foremost experts on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation come together to discuss its role in the rescue, recovery, and future of our wildlife resources. At the end of the nineteenth century, North America suffered a catastrophic loss of wildlife driven by unbridled resource extraction, market hunting, and unrelenting subsistence killing. This crisis led powerful political forces in the United States and Canada to collaborate in the hopes of reversing the process, not merely halting the extinctions but returning wildlife to abundance. While there was great understanding of how to manage wildlife in Europe, where wildlife management was an old, mature profession, Continental methods depended on social values often unacceptable to North Americans. Even Canada, a loyal colony of England, abandoned wildlife management as practiced in the mother country and joined forces with like-minded Americans to develop a revolutionary system of wildlife conservation. In time, and surviving the close scrutiny and hard ongoing debate of open, democratic societies, this series of conservation practices became known as the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. In this book, editors Shane P. Mahoney and Valerius Geist, both leading authorities on the North American Model, bring together their expert colleagues to provide a comprehensive overview of the origins, achievements, and shortcomings of this highly successful conservation approach. This volume • reviews the emergence of conservation in late nineteenth–early twentieth century North America • provides detailed explorations of the Model's institutions, principles, laws, and policies • places the Model within ecological, cultural, and socioeconomic contexts • describes the many economic, social, and cultural benefits of wildlife restoration and management • addresses the Model's challenges and limitations while pointing to emerging opportunities for increasing inclusivity and optimizing implementation Studying the North American experience offers insight into how institutionalizing policies and laws while incentivizing citizen engagement can result in a resilient framework for conservation. Written for wildlife professionals, researchers, and students, this book explores the factors that helped fashion an enduring conservation system, one that has not only rescued, recovered, and sustainably utilized wildlife for over a century, but that has also advanced a significant economic driver and a greater scientific understanding of wildlife ecology. Contributors: Leonard A. Brennan, Rosie Cooney, James L. Cummins, Kathryn Frens, Valerius Geist, James R. Heffelfinger, David G. Hewitt, Paul R. Krausman, Shane P. Mahoney, John F. Organ, James Peek, William Porter, John Sandlos, James A. Schaefer

Many endangered species of wild animals are managed in captivity through studbooks. In this book these data-rich resources are mined in innovative, integrated and statistically tested ways to maximise information gain for conservation practice – whether for captive or released/reintroduced or managed wild populations. This book is thus an important tool for all species managers, and for students and researchers in small population biology and wildlife conservation. The book's studbook analyses are grouped in three interrelated sections: natural history, demography and genetics. Statistical tests to determine the significance of results or to compare results between subgroups are undertaken throughout. Real studbooks of a variety of species, e.g. cranes, wolverines, blesbok, illustrate the practical applications and interpretations of the analyses and statistics. The “natural history” section presents analyses to determine baseline species information such as litter size, inter-birth interval, longevity and seasonality. “Demography” covers census(-style) analyses, age-class based life tables, comparative survival analyses and population projections. Solutions for dealing with small sample sizes are included.Inbreeding depression and unconscious selection form the main focus of the “genetics” section. Survival and life table analyses are used to assess inbreeding effects. Quantitative genetics methods are applied to natural history traits as a tool to monitor genetic variation. A fourth section on “conservation” shows how data from captive populations can be used where natural history data from wild populations are missing. A real example uses studbook data to inform Population Viability Analysis. The final section deals with issues related to incomplete and missing data and statistical topics. The purpose-written open-source software programs “Population Management Library (PML)” and “studbookR” used for analyses in the book, are available at www.princee.com.

To understand modern principles of sustainable management and the conservation of wildlife species requires intimate knowledge about demography, animal behavior, and ecosystem dynamics. With emphasis on practical application and quantitative skill development, this book weaves together these disparate elements in a single coherent textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students. It reviews analytical techniques, explaining the mathematical and statistical principles behind them, and shows how these can be used to formulate realistic objectives within an ecological framework. This third edition is comprehensive and up-to-date, and includes: Brand new chapters that disseminate rapidly developing topics in the field: habitat use and selection; habitat fragmentation, movement, and corridors; population viability. analysis, the consequences of climate change; and evolutionary responses to disturbance A thorough updating of all chapters to present important areas of wildlife research and management with recent developments and examples. A new online study aid – a wide variety of downloadable computer programs in the freeware packages R and Mathcad, available through a companion website. Worked examples enable readers to practice calculations explained in the text and to develop a solid understanding of key statistical procedures and population models commonly used in wildlife ecology and management. The first half of the book provides a solid background in key ecological concepts. The second half uses these concepts to develop a deeper understanding of the principles underlying wildlife management and conservation. Global examples of real-life management situations provide a broad perspective on the international problems of conservation, and detailed case histories demonstrate concepts and quantitative analyses. This third edition is also valuable to professional wildlife managers, park rangers, biological resource managers, and those working in ecotourism.

The Present Book Has Been Thoroughly Revised And Enlarged. Some New Chapters Like Status Of Wildlife Management In India, Extinction Organisms, Elephant Conservation Project, Wetland Management, Wetland Birds, Asian Water Fowl Census, Mysteries Of Migration, Basics And Theories Of Biodiversity, Recently Amended Wildlife Schedules, National And State Level Symbols Of Plants And Animals Are Incorporated. It Will Be One Of The Most Comprehensive Book Available So Far To The Readers That Deciphers The Information About Wildlife. This Book Is First Of Its Kind To Embody Subjects Like Integrated Concepts Of Ecosystem Management, Wildlife Conservation And Management, Ethical, Ecological And Recreational Importance Of Wildlife, Endangered Flora And Fauna Of India, Wildlife Zones, Special Conservation Schemes On Tiger, Elephant, Lion, Musk Deer, Brow Antler, Crocodile, Great Indian Bustard Etc., Protection Of Orchid And Butterflies Diversity, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, Its Details, Important Methodologies About Environmental Impact Assessment And Government And Non-Government Organizations Concerned To The Protection Of Wildlife And Environmental Waste Auditing For Siting Industries. It Is Useful To The Students And Teachers Of Biological Sciences Of All The Colleges And Universities Of India. Contents Chapter 1: Wildlife Conservation And Management, General Importance, Causes For Endangering The Species, Important Zones In India, Protected Species Of India, Management Packages; Chapter 2: Status Of Wildlife Management In India, Introduction, Biological Diversity, The Current Status Of India S Wildlife, Floral Wealth, Endemic Plant Species, History Of Wildlife Management, India S Protected Area Network; Chapter 3: Endangered Flora And Fauna Of India; Introduction, General Background To The Problem Of Threat To Plant Species, Wildlife Zones For Flora, Himalaya And Eastern India, Rajasthan And Gujarat, Gangetic Plan, Peninsular India, Andaman And Nicobar, Lacunae In Our Understanding About Endangered Plants, Protection Strategies, Endangered Fauna Of India, Save Endangered Species, The Indian Scene, Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians; Chapter 4: Extinction Of Organisms, Introduction, Trends Of Extinction, Endangered Species, Species Characteristics And Extinction; Chapter 5: Special Conservation Schemes, Introduction, Project Tiger, Status Of Tiger In The World, Achievement Of The Project Tiger, Threat To The Tiger, Global Tiger Forum (Gtf), Gir Lion Sanctuary Project, Crocodile Breeding Project, Project Hangul, Himalayan Musk Deer-Ecology And Conservation Project, Shangi Or Manipur Brow-Antlered Deer Project Or Manipur Deer Project, Project Elephant, Project On Great Indian Bustard, Summary; Chapter 6: Management Of Rangelands, Forests And Wildlife Corridors, Types Of Rangelands, Plant Biomass, Productivity And Food Web; Characteristics Of Rangelands, Types Of Grazing Animals, Rangeland Conditions, Forests, Forest Types, Depletion Of Forests, Management Of Forests, Wildlife Corridors; Chapter 7: Wildlife Reserves And National Parks, Introduction, Protected Area Management Categories, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves; Chapter 8: Protection Of Orchids And Butterflies, Orchids, Historical Aspects, Present Status, Protection Measures, Butterflies, Insect Culturing, Butterfly Species Of India, Protection Measures; Chapter 9: Role Of Zoos, Parks And Sanctuaries For Conservation Of Wildlife, Introduction, Indian Scenario, Common Wild Animals In Indian Zoo, National Parks And Wildlife Sanctuaries, Legislation And Recommendations Of The Global Committee For Conservation, Feeds And Feeding Of Some Wild Mammals, Breeding Of Wild Mammals, Management Of Wild Animals, Healthcare Of Wild Mammals; Chapter 10: Management Of Wetland Birds, Introduction, Types Of Wetlands, Waterfowls, Population And Distribution, Habitat Use, Food And Feeding, Breeding Population, Management, Principles, Major Groups Of Wetland Birds, Specific Requirements, Identification Character; Chapter 11: Asian Waterfowl Census, Introduction, Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy 1996-2000, Awc Report On India, Criteria For Identifying Wetlands Of International Importance, Guidelines For Application Of The Criteria; Chapter 12: Ramsar Wetlands, Introduction, Distribution, Problems Faced By Lentic Systems, Wetland Conservation, Criteria For The Selection Of Unique Wetlands, Indian Wetlands, Case Study I: Chilika Lake System, Caset Study Ii: Kolleru Lake, Case Study Iii: Loktak Lake, Manipur, Case Study Iv: Navile Tank, Shimoga; Chapter 13: The Mysteries Of Migration, Migration Basics? Types Of Migration, Velocity And Altitude, Duration And Distance, Accuracy And Regularity, Bird Navigation, Threats To Migrating Birds, Methods Of Studying Bird Migration, Advantages Of Migration, Origin Of Migration; Chapter 14: Biodiversity: Conservation And Management, Preamble, Loss Of Biodiversity, Conservation Of Biodiversity, Ancient Methods Of Conservation, Current Methods Onf Conservation, Biotechnology And Biodiversity, Legal Aspects Of Biodiversity Conservation, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, Biodiversity Conservation And Agenda-21, International Biodiversity Convention; Chapter 15: General Theories Of Biodiversity, Explanation To Species Richness Gradients, Co-Existence Of Species Of Santa Rosalina Concept, The Diversity: Stability Hypothesis; Chapter 16: The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Chapter Iii A-Protection Of Specified Plants, Chapter Iv-Sanctuaries, National Parks And Closed Areas; Chapter 17: The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972-Schedules, Schedule I-Part I-Mammals, Part Ii-Amphibians And Reptiles, Part Ii A-Fishes, Part Iii-Birds, Part Iv-Crustaceans And Insects, Part Iv A-Coelenterates, Part Iv B-Mollusca, Part Iv C-Echinodermata, Schedule Ii, Schedule Iii, Schedule Iv, Schedule Vi; Chapter 18: Wildlife Crimes, Introduction, Wildlife Crime, Prevention Of Wildlife Crimes, How Large Is Wildlife Crimes? Agencies To Stop Wildlife Crimes, Laws And Regulations Of Wildlife Crimes, What Is Cites, Export Consignment Check, Methods Of Smuggling, Methods Of Poaching, Collection Of Evidences, Conducting A Criminal Investigation, Investigating The Time Of Death, Identification Of Teeth And Claws, Identification Of Wounds, Postmortem, How To Go To Court; Chapter 19: Wwf-India And Bnhs/Ibcn, Introduction To Wwf-India, The Bombay Natural History Society (Bnhs), Hornbill House, The Society S Logo, Short-Term Projects And Field Studies, Conservation Education Centre, Indian Bird Conservation Network (Ibcn); Chapter 20: National And State Plants And Animals Of India; Chapter 21: Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia), General Aspects, Aim Of Eia, Contents Of Eia, Eia In India, Screening And Iee, Eia Report, Assessment Of Methodologies, Industries And Environmental Guidelines, Ecologically Sensitive Areas, Environmental Master Plan, A Case Study Of Human Impact On Himalayan Ecosystem; Chapter 22: Environmental Waste Auditing, Importance, Concept, Components, Objectives, Environmental Auditing In India, Form V.

In this book the authors have applied research knowledge to the solution of practical problems facing wildlife conservation in freshwater habitats. Subjects covered include: evaluation of the conservation interest of sites; practical protection and management of freshwater habitats; species conservation.