Conservation by Proxy: Indicator, Umbrella, Keystone, Flagship, and Other Surrogate Species

By T. Caro

Book Overview

The vast scope of conservation problems has forced biologists and managers to rely on "surrogate" species to serve as shortcuts to guide their decision making. These species-known by a host of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1597261920
• ISBN13: 9781597261920
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Island Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"