biodiversity conservation

"Shows...the faces of Earth's sixth great mass extinction, revealing how humans have made this century a time of darkness for our planet's birds and mammals"--Dust jacket.

Studies the affects of biodiversity on the world, examines how humans are threatening biodiversity, and discusses what steps can be taken to stop a sixth extinction.

Fraser offers the first definitive account about rewilding--a visionary campaign to confront the looming extinction of thousands of species by restoring habitats, reviving migration corridors, and brokering peace between people and predators. Traveling with wildlife biologists and conservationists, Fraser reports on the vast projects that are turning Europe's former Iron Curtain into a greenbelt, creating trans-frontier Peace Parks to renew elephant routes throughout Africa, and linking protected areas from the Yukon to Mexico and beyond.

Argues that the loss of half the earth's species by the end of the twenty-first century is inevitable and that conservation efforts should focus on ecosystems on which humanity depends for water purification, storm damage control, and other functions.

Examines the danger posed by the introduction of alien plant and animal species to the natural ecosystems of North America and Hawaii, and looks at what can be done to reduce the threat.

Chronicles the processes that have created new species through time and examines the destruction of ecosystems by man.

Explains various plants and animals that have taken over areas and have damaged the ecosystem. Offers ideas on how one can help control invasive species. Includes photographs and side-bars.

Text and accompanying photographs explain why we should be concerned with the loss of diversity among plants and animals. Explores what biodiversity does for us, how it is threatened, and, most important, how we can preserve it.

Presents approximately two hundred alphabetized entries on topics related to biodiversity, including life-forms, habitats, and threats to their survival, and includes four introductory essays on what biodiversity is and why it is important.