Guidelines for Action Plans for Animal Species
Author: Antonio Machado Carrillo
Publisher: Council of Europe
Published: 1997-01-01
Total Pages: 86
ISBN-13: 9789287134721
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Science and the Endangered Species Act
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 1995-10-13
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 0309052912
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a far-reaching law that has sparked intense controversies over the use of public lands, the rights of property owners, and economic versus environmental benefits. In this volume a distinguished committee focuses on the science underlying the ESA and offers recommendations for making the act more effective. The committee provides an overview of what scientists know about extinctionâ€"and what this understanding means to implementation of the ESA. Habitatâ€"its destruction, conservation, and fundamental importance to the ESAâ€"is explored in detail. The book analyzes: Concepts of speciesâ€"how the term "species" arose and how it has been interpreted for purposes of the ESA. Conflicts between species when individual species are identified for protection, including several case studies. Assessment of extinction risk and decisions under the ESAâ€"how these decisions can be made more effectively. The book concludes with a look beyond the Endangered Species Act and suggests additional means of biological conservation and ways to reduce conflicts. It will be useful to policymakers, regulators, scientists, natural-resource managers, industry and environmental organizations, and those interested in biological conservation.
Code of Practice for the Introduction of Biological and Landscape Diversity Considerations Into the Transport Sector
Author: Catherine J. Bickmore
Publisher: Council of Europe
Published: 2003-01-01
Total Pages: 65
ISBN-13: 9287151156
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Pan-European Biological and Landscape Strategy (1996) aims to halt the degradation of landscape and biological diversity across the European region. Action Theme 2 of the Strategy relates to the integration of landscape and biological diversity into other sectors including transport. This Code of Practice contributes to this progress. The Code relates to linear transport systems, comprising roads, railways and inland navigation along waterways, such as canals and rivers. It aims to assist elected representatives, decision makers, and practitioners as well as nature conservation bodies in the understanding of the main issues and solutions associated with the planning, design and use of linear transportation networks i.e. roads, railways and inland navigation channels, in relation to the landscape and biological diversity. Other modes of transport are outside the scope of this CodeThe Code sets a political and social framework and proposes policy options for the development of new, and the maintenance of existing linear transport systems in relation to biological and landscape diversity. By building on examples, the Code has developed a series of Practice Pointers.
Action Plan for the Conservation of the Brown Bear in Europe (Ursus Arctos)
Author: Jon E. Swenson
Publisher: Council of Europe
Published: 2000-01-01
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9789287144263
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe action plan for the conservation of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Europe was prepared for the Large Carnivore Initiative in Europe, a voluntary organisation supported by the World Wide Fund for Nature. The plan was discussed and endorsed in the framework of the Council of Europe's Wildlife Convention (Bern Convention). It contains valuable information on the status of the species and useful recommendations and guidelines for its conservation and management
Action Plans for Margaritifera Auricularia and Margaritifera Margaritifera in Europe
Author: Jorge Fernández Orueta
Publisher: Council of Europe
Published: 2001-01-01
Total Pages: 74
ISBN-13: 9789287145666
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe species Margaritifera margaritifera still lives in the rivers of many European states, where its presence is always linked to excellent water quality. Margaritifera auricularia was thought to be extinct during many years, but populations were discovered in the Ebro river (Spain) and in the Loire basin (France) , where they are critically endangered. Action Plans are presented for both species.
Ecological Corridors and Species
Author: Fabio Corsi
Publisher: Council of Europe
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 9789287149893
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis report discusses the problems involved in developing an environmental suitability model to manage three large carnivore populations in the Alpine region, for the bear, the lynx and the wolf. The aim is to identify sensitive areas, both in terms of areas particularly suitable for the survival of the species and those which represent broad unsuitable patches) and connecting corridors. It is based on the results obtained by the 'Large Carnivores Conservation Areas in Europe' (LCCA) project developed by the Istituto di Ecologia Applicata (IEA) of Rome.
Texts Adopted by the Standing Committee of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern, 19 September 1979)
Author: Council of Europe. Standing Committee of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats
Publisher: Council of Europe
Published: 2001-01-01
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9789287145826
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAction Plan for the Conservation of the Eurasian Lynx in Europe (Lynx Lynx)
Author: Urs Breitenmoser
Publisher: Council of Europe
Published: 2000-01-01
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9789287144249
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe action plan for the conservation of the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in Europe was prepared for the Large Carnivore Initiative in Europe, a voluntary organisation supported by the World Wide Fund for Nature. The plan was discussed and endorsed in the framework of the Council of Europe's Wildlife Convention (Bern Convention). It contains valuable information on the status of the species and useful recommendations and guidelines for its conservation and management
Identification of the Most Important Transboundary Protected Areas in Central and Eastern Europe
Author: Robert Brunner
Publisher: Council of Europe
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9789287149916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe protection of transborder areas in an ecological network system which take account of clusters of conservation areas represents an important step towards protecting natural heritage in Europe. Cross-border co-operation can help provide larger protected areas with uniform management and thus make a considerable contribution to the conservation of biodiversity. This report reflects the transborder co-operation in countries of central and eastern Europe, including Russia, the Baltic countries, Belarus and Ukraine.
Action Plan for the Conservation of the Iberian Lynx in Europe (Lynx Pardinus)
Author: Miguel Delibes
Publisher: Council of Europe
Published: 2000-01-01
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 9789287144232
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe action plan for the conservation of the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) in Europe was prepared for the Large Carnivore Initiative in Europe, a voluntary organisation supported by the World Wide Fund for Nature. The plan was discussed and endorsed in the framework of the Council of Europe's Wildlife Convention (Bern Convention). It contains valuable information on the status of the species and useful recommendations and guidelines for its conservation and management
