An Introduction to Applied Biogeography [Paperback]

An introductory textbook on the study of plant and animal distribution and the applications of biogeography.Biogeography is the geographical distribution of plants and animals, both past and present, and the processes and mechanisms that have brought about these patterns of distribution. It has applications in conservation, in the management of protected areas and in trying to achieve sustainable use of living resources. The applied approach of this textbook, along with its numerous illustrative examples and figures, make it a unique introduction to the field for all geography, biology and environmental science students.Biogeography is the geographical distribution of plants and animals, both past and present, and the processes and mechanisms that have brought about these patterns of distribution. It has applications in conservation, in the management of protected areas and in trying to achieve sustainable use of living resources. The applied approach of this textbook, along with its numerous illustrative examples and figures, make it a unique introduction to the field for all geography, biology and environmental science students.Biogeography is about the geographical distribution, both past and present, of plants, animals and other organisms. In this undergraduate textbook, Spellerberg and Sawyer bring a modern approach to a developing subject, writing in a lively and sometimes provocative manner. Throughout the text, the authors emphasize the applications of biogeography to conservation management, economic production, environmental assessment, sustainable use of resources, landscape planning, and public health. They discuss applications of island biogeography in conservation, the concept of wildlife corridors, the analysis of biogeographical data, and the role of humans and their cultures in biogeography. The applied approach of this textbook, along with its numerous illustrative examples and figures, make it a unique introduction to the field for many geographylCç