Conservation of wildlife and habitats

A comprehensive guide to the proactive management of alien plants, synthesising the most current global theory and best management practice.

This book is an attempt to survey the natural history of the whole of Wales.

'Full of wonder and forensic intelligence' Isabella Tree, author of WildingA moving account of Madagascar told by a researcher who has spent over fifty years investigating the mysteries of this remarkable island.

Featuring updated data for this second edition, this is a field guideto the tracks and signs of European birds.

Beavers are represented by two extant species, the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) and the North American beaver (Castor canadensis); each has played a significant role in human history and dominated wetland ecology in the northern hemisphere.

Penguins, among the most delightful creatures in the world, are also among the most vulnerable.

Population ecology has matured to a sophisticated science with astonishing potential for contributing solutions to wildlife conservation and management challenges.

Uncover what lies at the deepest depths of our oceans.

This book reviews and analyzes the period (roughly from the 1950s to the present) when the "e;environment"e; became an issue as important as economic growth, or war and peace; to assess the current situation, and begin planning for the challenges that lie ahead.

Whaling has become one of the most controversial environmental issues.

An insight into the booming industry of insect leisure and tourism, using case studies and examples from around the world.

Chris Packham will pass on his passion for nature and make you an enthusiastic and knowledgeable amateur naturalist.

Drones are revolutionizing ocean conservation.

From prehistoric times to the present, the Ocean has been used as a highway for trade, a source of food and resources, and a space for recreation and military conquest, as well as an inspiration for religion, culture, and the arts.

As the popularity of the national parks grows, so do the challenges of visiting and managing them.

Nicht nur Bienen gilt es zu retten, auch den zauberhaftesten aller Vögel: den Kolibri.

Dogs are the world's most common and widespread carnivores and are nearly ubiquitous across the globe.

In the first decades of the twentieth century, fish in the Great Lakes and Puget Sound, seals in the North Pacific, and birds across North America faced a common threat: over harvesting that threatened extinction for many species.

A research-based account of what we know about zoos, animals living in zoos, and how they interact with humans.

Conservation Biology for All provides cutting-edge but basic conservation science to a global readership.

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE**A WATERSTONES AND GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2024*'Both dynamite and medicine' AMY-JANE BEER'Timely and rousing' THE TIMES________________________________The lie of the land: that Britain's landowners care for the countryside.

A lyrical celebration of birdsong, and the rekindling of a deep passion for nature.

Provides a synthesis of prior research and novel results about the behaviour, conservation, ecology, evolution, and physiology of kestrels.

British Bats is a comprehensive account of the natural history of these fascinating animals, from their origins and evolution to their feeding habits and reproduction.

This book identifies restoration strategies for beach and dune conservation and discusses ways to educate and involve stakeholders.

Draws on contributions from leading researchers to deliver a comprehensive overview of the latest knowledge on coral reef fishes.

A definitive natural history of Northumberland, from its ecological history, geology and climate to its naturalists and conservation issues.

Seit einigen Jahren alarmieren Meldungen über das Verschwinden der Honigbiene.

A critical synthesis of the impacts of climate change on birds, examining potential future effects and conservation responses.

A concise and contemporary synthesis of research into the ecology and conservation of wood ants, encompassing all known species.

This important and exciting title represents the first authoritative volume focussed on pelagic (open ocean) sharks as a group.

Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook is the ultimate instruction manual for mitigation measures to minimise man-made acoustical and physical disturbances to marine mammals from industrial and defence activities.

An up-to-date synthesis of comparative diving physiology research, illustrating the features of dive performance and its biomedical and ecological relevance.

This book introduces the principles of landscape stewardship in relation to sustainability governance, applying them to a broad range of land-use systems.

Until about 13,000 years ago, North America was home to a menagerie of massive mammals.

Read the fascinating story of one of the greatest unsung figures of the nature conservation movement, founder of the RSPB and icon of early animal rights activism, Etta Lemon.

In recent decades, there has been increased interest in applying science to the management of ecosystems.

This book provides students with the skills to develop their own models for application in conservation biology and wildlife management.

Learn how to de-stress, relax and connect with the wildness you can find on your doorstep even in urban and suburban settings.

An authoritative review of the ecology of forest birds and their conservation issues throughout the Northern Hemisphere.

A primatologist''s guide to using geographic information systems (GIS); from mapping and field accuracy, to tracking travel routes and the impact of logging.

The Earthshot concept is simple: Urgency + Optimism = Action.

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) is one of the most cherished and reviled laws ever passed.

An analysis of forces affecting wildlife politics worldwide, covering topics such as overexploitation, hunting, ecotourism and trafficking.

'A funny and beautifully written welcome to the enigmatic, weird and wonderful world of wasps' DAVE GOULSON, author of SILENT EARTHThere may be no insect with a worse reputation than the wasp, and none guarding so many undiscovered wonders.

This timely set invites readers to celebrate the most beautiful and environmentally important places in the United States.

This practical handbook of reptile field ecology and conservation brings together a distinguished, international group of reptile researchers to provide a state-of-the-art review of the many new and exciting techniques used to study reptiles.

This guide provides descriptions of when the bat species resident in Britain and Ireland use natural and human-made rock habitats, how they use them, and the environments each species occupies therein.