Tropical Conservation Biology Author:Navjot S. Sodhi, Barry W. Brook, Corey J. A. Bradshaw This introductory textbook examines diminishing terrestrial and aquatic habitats in the tropics, covering a broad range of topics including the fate of the coral reefs; the impact of agriculture, urbanization, and logging on habitat depletion; and the effects of fire on plants and animal survival. — * Includes case studies and interviews with pro... more »minent conservation scientists to help situate key concepts in a real world context
* Covers a broad range of topics including: the fate of the coral reefs; the impact of agriculture, urbanization, and logging on habitat depletion; and the effects of fire on plants and animal survival
* Highlights conservation successes in the region, and emphasizes the need to integrate social issues, such as human hunger, into a tangible conservation plan
* Documents the current state of the field as it looks for ways to predict future outcomes and lessen human impact« less