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xvi, 382 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
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American Museum of Natural History, Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, New directions in biodiversity conservation |
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New directions in biodiversity conservation.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Pt.1. Biodiversity and the genesis of sprawl. The control and causes of sprawl / Barbara L. Lawrence -- The impacts of sprawl on biodiversity / Elizabeth A. Johnson, Michael W. Klemens. -- Pt.2. Sprawl, ecosystems, and processes. Freshwater wetland biodiversity in an urbanizing world / Nicholas A. Miller, Michael W. Klemens -- Ecosystems, disturbance, and the impact of sprawl / Seth R. Reice -- Bees, pollination, and the challenges of sprawl / James H. Cane -- Effects of urbanization on decomposer communities and soil processes in forest remnants / Margaret M. Carreiro -- Sprawl and disease / Fred W. Koontz, Peter Daszak. -- |
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Pt.3. Sprawl and species. Sprawl and species with limited dispersal abilities / Diane L. Byers, Joseph C. Mitchell -- Sprawl and highly mobile or wide-ranging species / Justina C. Ray -- Species that benefit from sprawl / Stephen DeStefano, Elizabeth A. Johnson. -- Pt.4. Identifying and meeting the challenges of sprawl. Maintaining connectivity in urbanizing landscapes / M.A. Sanjayan, Kevin R. Crooks -- The economics of biodiversity in urbanizing ecosystems / Stephen Farber -- Conserving biodiversity through state and regional planning / Jessica Wilkinson, Sara Vickerman, Jeff Lerner -- Integrating conservation of biodiversity into local planning / Jayne Daly, Michael W. Klemens -- Building public awareness about the effects of sprawl on biodiversity / Cynthia Coffin and Jane Elder -- Creating a framework for change / Michael W. Klemens, Elizabeth A. Johnson. |
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Cities and towns -- Growth -- Environmental aspects -- Congresses.
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Fragmented landscapes -- Congresses.
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Biodiversity conservation -- Congresses.
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Biodiversity.
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Ecosystem.
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Conservation of Natural Resources.
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Urbanization.
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Population Dynamics.
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| Added Author |
Johnson, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth Ann), 1954 August 29-
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Klemens, Michael W.
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| ISBN |
0231127782 cloth alkaline paper |
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9780231127783 cloth alkaline paper |
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0231127790 paperback alkaline paper |
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9780231127790 paperback alkaline paper |
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