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Global Re-introduction Perspectives: 2011 - More case studies from around the globe
… quarters full with rich topsoil to serve as nurseries. The soil is firmly packed to make carcass burial and the … 80 g - 180 g quail carcasses are placed on the soil surface for the beetles to bury and prepare as a food … destroyed by human activities such as urbanization and improvement of paddy fields. Wild populations are now found …
Legal aspects of Connectivity Conservation Volume 1 - A Concept Paper
… and meet human needs, including water production, soil conservation, and marine nutrient recycling. In … 2003, p.10). Patches may be due to natural factors (soil type) or human factors (development). Corridor: … no net loss of nature conservation values and ideally an improvement. What this means is that offsets should ideally …
The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Western Africa
… has led to increased sediment loads in rivers as soil, once protected by natural vegetation, is left exposed … are traditional practices, overgrazing is leading to soil erosion and, as a result of reduced vegetation cover, … contaminants. Immediate attention should be given to the improvement of the water quality in these areas, not least …
International ocean governance: Using international law and organisations to manage marine resources sustainably (revised)
… metals, chemicals, fossil fuels, construction materials, soil erosion). Material outputs will be addressed in a second … exploration or exploitation, or the modification of soil or seabed profiles • Archaeological activities • … project begins to link the species databases with data on soil, climate, and other environmental factors that help …
Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda. An overview of the IUCN SSC Network 2009 2012
… Red List website. We have undertaken a major upgrade and improvement of the species pages on the IUCN website, and … size and save its genetic diversity • In captive herds, improvement of the welfare of animals. • The return of free … Conservation biology of lichens • Restoration of microbial soil crusts in steppe zones and semi-desert ecotopes • …