Problem-Solving in Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management [Paperback]

This set of exercises has been created expressly for students and teachers of conservation biology and wildlife management who want to have an impact beyond the classroom. The book presents a set of 32 exercises that are primarily new and greatly revised versions from the book's successful first edition. These exercises span a wide range of conservation issues: genetic analysis, population biology and management, taxonomy, ecosystem management, land use planning, the public policy process and more. All exercises discuss how to take what has been learned and apply it to practical, real-world issues.

Accompanied by a detailed instructors manual and a student website with software and support materials, the book is ideal for use in the field, lab, or classroom.

Also available:

Fundamentals of Conservation Biology, 3rd edition (2007) by Malcolm L Hunter Jr and James Gibbs, ISBN 9781405135450
Saving the Earth as a Career: Advice on Becoming a Conservation Professional (2007) by Malcolm L Hunter Jr, David B Lindenmayer and Aram JK Calhoun, ISBN 9781405167611

Preface vii

Acknowledgments x

Part 1 Introduction 1

1. What is Biodiversity? Spiders as Exemplars of the Biodiversity Concept 3

2. What is Conservation Biology? An Analysis of the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Funds Strategies and Funding Priorities 13

3. Why is Biodiversity Important? Why Is It Threatened? An Exploration with the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 21

Part 2 Genes 29

4. Population Genetics: Diversity Within Versus Diversity Among Populations 31

5. Genetic Drift: Establishing Population Management Targets to Limit Loss of Genetic Diversity 36