Biodiversity Islands: Strategies for Conservation in Human-Dominated Environments

This book provides an overview of the biodiversity islands approach, highlighting its application in various locations and contexts worldwide. It offers insights into appropriate sizing and spatial distribution for effective conservation and regeneration, using integrated landscape management approaches. The book is essential in addressing habitat destruction and preserving biodiversity values, with chapters organized in five sections covering challenges, alternatives, case studies, safeguarding benefits, and conclusion. Contributing authors offer perspectives from academia, practice, and policy, providing practical strategies for promoting biodiversity conservation through sustainable forest landscapes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 709 pages
Publication date: 23 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book aims to provide a thorough guide for identifying and establishing biodiversity islands across the globe. It showcases real-world examples and case studies where the biodiversity islands approach has been successfully implemented in diverse locations and contexts worldwide. By presenting design parameters for appropriate sizing and spatial distribution of biodiversity islands, the book aims to contribute to effective conservation and regeneration efforts across landscapes.

Recognizing the pressing need to address habitat destruction and preserve biodiversity and its values, this book is a vital resource. The chapters are organized into five sections, each addressing key aspects of biodiversity island establishment and management.

The first section introduces the topic and highlights the significance of biodiversity islands in conserving biodiversity. Sections 2, 3, and 4 delve into the challenges and alternatives associated with biodiversity island establishment and management, presenting case studies from various regions. These sections explore the environmental, economic, and social benefits of biodiversity islands and discuss strategies for safeguarding these benefits.

The final section offers a conclusion, summarizing the key insights and recommendations presented throughout the book. Contributing authors, representing academic, practitioner, and policymaker perspectives, offer their insights and perspectives, providing alternatives and suggestions for promoting strategies that support biodiversity conservation through intentionally designed frameworks for sustainable forest landscapes.

This book is designed to be accessible to a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, farmers, foresters, landowners, land managers, city planners, and policy makers. It offers valuable suggestions and concrete examples that can be applied in various settings worldwide. By providing a comprehensive understanding of biodiversity islands and their role in conservation, this book aims to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to take action toward sustainable forest landscape management.

Weight: 1104g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030922368
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022