Marine Biodiversity Conservation
Marine Biodiversity Conservation

Author: Keith Hiscock

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-08-21

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 1317934342

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Effective marine biodiversity conservation is dependent upon a clear scientific rationale for practical interventions. This book is intended to provide knowledge and tools for marine conservation practitioners and to identify issues and mechanisms for upper-level undergraduate and Masters students. It also provides sound guidance for marine biology field course work and professionals. The main focus is on benthic species living on or in the seabed and immediately above, rather than on commercial fisheries or highly mobile vertebrates. Such species, including algae and invertebrates, are fundamental to a stable and sustainable marine ecosystem. The book is a practical guide based on a clear exposition of the principles of marine ecology and species biology to demonstrate how marine conservation issues and mechanisms have been tackled worldwide and especially the criteria, structures and decision trees that practitioners and managers will find useful. Well illustrated with conceptual diagrams and flow charts, the book includes case study examples from both temperate and tropical marine environments.

General Guidelines for the Development of the Pan-European Ecological Network
General Guidelines for the Development of the Pan-European Ecological Network

Author: Council of Europe

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9789287143358

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The Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy, which was endorsed by ministers from 54 countries in the UN-ECE region on 25 October 1995, provides for the establishment by 2005 of the Pan-European Ecological Network. These Guidelines provide a reference document for all those involved in establishing and managing the network. The document aims to provide a coherent framework for guiding an array of co-operative, decentralised measures which aim to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of the ecosystems, habitats, species and landscapes of European importance.

Implementation of the Bern Convention
Implementation of the Bern Convention

Author: Cyrille de Klemm

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9789287141996

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The Standing Committee to the Bern Convention (Convention of the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats) wished to know how the Convention was being implemented in the Different states; what administrative structures were set up for nature conservation activities; and how the main challenges were being met. This study presents the situation in Sweden.

Status of Hamsters Cricetus Cricetus, Cricetus Migratorius, Mesocricetus Newtoni, and Other Hamster Species in Europe
Status of Hamsters Cricetus Cricetus, Cricetus Migratorius, Mesocricetus Newtoni, and Other Hamster Species in Europe

Author: Gábor Nechay

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9789287143303

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Eight species of hamster are found in Europe. The Common hamster (Cricetus cricetus) and the Golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) are popular pets but the others occur solely in eastern Europe living in agricultural or steppe-like habitats. The increase of agricultural production has led to an increase in their distribution. Some species are in decline but some species in some parts of Europe are regarded as pests. This study aims to give a summary of the status of hamsters in Europe. It summarises the biology, distribution and conservation status and analyses the causes of decline of the Common hamster and the state of the Romanian hamster. Ways of dealing with the conservation or management of the species are proposed