Linkages in the Landscape
Linkages in the Landscape

Author: Andrew F. Bennett

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 2831707447

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The loss and fragmentation of natural habitats is one of the major issues in wildlife management and conservation. Habitat "corridors" are sometimes proposed as an important element within a conservation strategy. Examples are given of corridors both as pathways and as habitats in their own right. Includes detailed reviews of principles relevant to the design and management of corridors, their place in regional approaches to conservation planning, and recommendations for research and management.

North American Rodents
North American Rodents

Author: David J. Hafner

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9782831704630

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The first comprehensive treatment of North American rodents of conservation concern. This action plan summarizes the rodent fauna of North America and provides available information on every rodent taxon that has been considered to be of conservation concern by state, provincial and private conservation agencies and regional experts. It is hoped that the survey provided in this action plan will serve as a common ground for all these parties in drawing up conservation strategies for rodents.

To Life!
To Life!

Author: Linda Weintraub

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 0520273613

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This title documents the burgeoning eco art movement from A to Z, presenting a panorama of artistic responses to environmental concerns, from Ant Farms anti-consumer antics in the 1970s to Marina Zurkows 2007 animation that anticipates the havoc wreaked upon the planet by global warming.

Predictive Policing
Predictive Policing

Author: Walt L. Perry

Publisher: Rand Corporation

Published: 2013-09-23

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 0833081551

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Predictive policing is the use of analytical techniques to identify targets for police intervention with the goal of preventing crime, solving past crimes, or identifying potential offenders and victims. These tools are not a substitute for integrated approaches to policing, nor are they a crystal ball. This guide assesses some of the most promising technical tools and tactical approaches for acting on predictions in an effective way.

The Genus Adelpha
The Genus Adelpha

Author: Keith Richard Willmott

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13:

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Revision of butterflies of genus Adelpha from Neotropics.

Diversity at Stake
Diversity at Stake

Author: Peter R. W. Gerritsen

Publisher:

Published: 2002*

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13:

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Finally, in the Epilogue , an attempt is made to translate the theoretical-empirical discussions of Chapters 1 to 7 into 10 practical recommendations for policy makers and practitioners.