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Global biodiversity assessment

Author
Heywood V.H., Watson, R.T.(eds)
Date
1995
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-056057)
Publisher | Place of publication
Cambridge University Press | Cambridge, UK
ISBN
0 521 56481 6
Pages
1140 p.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Biotechnology
Abstract

Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Characterization of biodiversity 3. Magnitude and distribution of biodiversity 4. Generation, maintenance and loss of biodiversity 5. Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: Basic principles 6. Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: Ecosystem analyses 7. Inventorying and monitoring of biodiversity 8. The resource base for biodiversity assessments 9. Data and information management and communication 10. Biotechnology 11. Human influences on biodiversity 12. Economic values of biodiversity 13. Measures for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of its components Attached is the Summary for policy-makers