Nature Conservation in Europe: Approaches and Lessons

Intensive agriculture, forestry, fishing, pollution, urban sprawl, invasive species, and climate change continue to put pressure on European ecosystems and species. This book offers a comprehensive overview of nature conservation responses, achievements, and failures, highlighting the need to address biodiversity targets. It provides an analysis of Europe's nature and the impact of human activities, discusses relevant international biodiversity treaties, and presents the EU nature conservation policy and legislative framework. The book includes chapters written by national experts, offering comparative case studies and valuable lessons for nature conservation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 593 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The natural ecosystems and species across Europe continue to face significant pressures from various human activities, including intensive agriculture, forestry, fishing, pollution, urban sprawl, invasive species, and climate change. These pressures have resulted in a concerning state of nature and the failure to meet biodiversity targets. In response to this pressing issue, this book offers a comprehensive and critical examination of nature conservation efforts, achievements, and challenges. It provides a detailed description of Europe's natural heritage and the impact of human activities on it, followed by an overview of relevant international biodiversity treaties and the EU nature conservation policy and legislative framework.

The core of the book consists of chapters written by national experts, covering the United Kingdom and twenty-five EU Member States. These chapters present comparative case studies that offer valuable insights into nature conservation practices. The topics covered in the book include biodiversity pressures, legislation and governance, biodiversity strategies, species protection, protected areas, habitat management, and funding. This wide-ranging coverage makes the book relevant to a diverse audience, including academics, professionals, and individuals passionate about nature conservation and related environmental fields.

By examining the successes and failures of nature conservation efforts in Europe, this book aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue and efforts to protect and preserve the natural world for future generations. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of nature conservation and the importance of sustainable practices.

Weight: 2040g
Dimension: 289 x 224 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108496742