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Legal aspects of Connectivity Conservation Volume 1 - A Concept Paper
… 94 3.1.7 Sustainable resource use laws 96 3.1.8 Specific ecosystem or habitat-type legislation 101 3.1.9 Hydrologic … (Forman 1995). Matrix lands that are more human-dominated (urban or residential areas) have less potential for … series of small reserves; woodland patches in farmland; urban parks chains of islands in an ar- chipelago; wetlands …
Connectivity Conservation: International Experience in Planning, Establishment and Management of Biodiversity Corridors
… concepts aimed at maintaining and restoring ecosystem integrity have been undergoing rapid development … Corridors can also range in size from relatively small urban corridors to national and regional corridor programmes … should be included as a component of land use plans for urban as well as rural areas and for relatively small areas …
The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Western Africa
… such as water filtration and flood control (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment 2005). The best estimate of current … major sources of aquatic pollution in western Africa are urban development, industrial waste, and the use of pesticides. Urban pollution is mainly organic and stems from domestic …
Global Re-introduction Perspectives: 2011 - More case studies from around the globe
… Biodiversity Action Plan species characteristic of their ecosystem. Goal 5: Promotion of public access to selected … Hirose, Y. 1996. Public water conservation efforts in an urban drought: The hierarchy of consumer needs. Proceedings … quantity, through conversion of forest to agriculture and urban development, and quality, due to fire suppression and …
International ocean governance: Using international law and organisations to manage marine resources sustainably (revised)
… the regional level based on the importance of maintaining ecosystem goods and services for the people who depend on … rainwater direct- ly into the sea, such as motor oils from urban streets, agricultur- al chemicals, or untreated sewage; … oil spill prevention and cleanup, agricultural runoff, and urban/industrial discharges recognizes that this will entail …
Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda. An overview of the IUCN SSC Network 2009 2012
… because these organizations do not encompass wildlife and ecosystem health, IUCN is now bringing in this aspect through … Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). We also played a prominent role … are included in chapters about forests, agriculture and urban areas. Fund raising • Biodiversity and Livelihood …