Wildlife Biodiversity Conservation: Multidisciplinary and Forensic Approaches

This book discusses the multidisciplinary challenges of biodiversity conservation, focusing on wildlife crime and the application of forensic tools to protect species and preserve ecosystems. It introduces the fundamentals of biodiversity conflicts, outlines the unique challenges of wildlife crime scenes, and reviews latest techniques in environmental forensics. It also explores the socio-economic perspective of biodiversity protection and provides an overview of national and international conservation laws. The book is a valuable resource for graduate students, scientists, and veterinary professionals working in wildlife research and conservation biology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 485 pages
Publication date: 06 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Biodiversity conservation is a complex and multifaceted field that requires a multidisciplinary approach. Wildlife crime, as a significant threat to biodiversity, poses unique challenges that require innovative solutions. This book aims to address these challenges by focusing on the application of forensic tools to protect species and preserve ecosystems.

The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of biodiversity conflicts, highlighting the various factors that contribute to their emergence and escalation. It then outlines the unique challenges posed by wildlife crime scenes, including the collection and analysis of evidence, the identification of species, and the preservation of habitats.

In order to address these challenges, the book reviews the latest techniques in environmental forensics, such as DNA metagenomics. These techniques allow for the comprehensive analysis of environmental samples, providing valuable insights into the composition and diversity of ecosystems.

Furthermore, the volume explores the socio-economic perspective of biodiversity protection, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the interdependence between human health, animal health, and ecosystem health. It provides an overview of national and international conservation laws, highlighting the legal frameworks that are in place to safeguard biodiversity.

The book serves as an important contribution towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Developmental Goals, in particular SDG 15, Life on Land. By highlighting the importance of recognizing the interdependence between human health, animal health, and ecosystem health, the book emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to conservation.

The field of conservation medicine plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. The book emphasizes the importance of recognizing that human health, animal health, and ecosystem health are inextricably interdependent and the need for a collaborative approach to conservation.

This book is intended for graduate students, scientists, and veterinary professionals working in wildlife research and conservation biology. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the multidisciplinary challenges in biodiversity conservation, with a focus on wildlife crime and the application of forensic tools to protect species and preserve ecosystems.

Weight: 1128g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030646813
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021