Biodiversity Conservation Using Umbrella Species: Blakiston's Fish Owl and the Red-Crowned Crane 2018 Edition Contributor(s): Nakamura, Futoshi (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9811072027 ISBN-13: 9789811072024 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $189.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Ichthyology & Herpetology - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General |
Dewey: 577 |
Series: Ecological Research Monographs |
Physical Information: 0.79" H x 7.14" W x 9.51" (1.32 lbs) 263 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
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Publisher Description: This book focuses on Blakiston's fish owl and the red-crowned crane as umbrella species. Healthy river, riparian and wetland ecosystems are necessary to maintain the populations of the two species. Both species have been revered by people since ancient times, but both are currently listed as endangered because of their small population sizes. The population decline of the two species can be mainly attributed to the degradation of the natural riparian and wetland habitats, which is associated with land use development. This is the first book that comprehensively compiles the above information for the mainland and island populations. In addition, it verifies their suitability as umbrella species of an ecosystem and the possibility of their future population expansion, taking into account changes in land use in Hokkaido, which is about to experience a dramatic decline in human population. |