Last Stand: Protected Areas and the Defense of Tropical Biodiversity
Randall Kramer · Carel van Schaik · Julie Johnson
Mar 1997 · Oxford University Press
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During the past century, tropical rain forests have been reduced to about half of their original area, with a consequent loss of biodiversity. This book takes a close look at how this has happened and what the consequences may be, with an emphasis on those strategies that have proven successful in stemming the loss of plant and animal inhabitants. It describes the use of protected areas such as sacred groves, royal preserves, and today's national parks, which have long served to shield the delicate forest habitats for countless species. Although programs for protecting habitats are under increasing attack, this book argues that a system of protected areas must in fact be the cornerstone of all conservation strategies aimed at limiting the inevitable reduction of our planet's biodiversity. Written by leading experts with years of experience, the book integrates ecological, economic and political perspectives on how best to manage tropical forests and their inhabitants, throughout the world. In addition to conservationists, policy makers, and ecologists, the book will serve as a useful text in courses on tropical conservation.
About the author
Julie Johnson is a Boston native suffering from an extreme case of Peter Pan Syndrome and an obsession with fictional characters. When she's not writing, Julie can most often be found daydreaming, striving to conquer her Netflix queue, or stalking Goodreads for new books to add to her ever-growing TBR list. She published her debut novel Like Gravity in August 2013, just before her senior year of college, and she's never looked back. Since, she has published three more novels: Say the Word, Erasing Faiyh, and Not You It's Me. Her books have appeared on Kindle and iTunes Bestseller lists around the world.
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