Book ID: 62456
Bradstock, R. A., T. D. Auld, a.oth.(eds.)
Conserving Biodiversity, Threats and Solutions. 1995.Illustr.VIII,428 p.4to.Cloth.
The book begins by exploring why biodiversity is important. Many of theproblems that affect nature conservation can effectively be grouped under themes or threatening processes. The main part of this book dealswith the major factors threatening our biodiversity: habitat loss,degradation and pollution of water resources, weeds and feral animals,commercial use of native plants and animals and the effects of fire. Thefinal part of this book deals with ways in which government and community may solve these problems.