A Geneology of Ecosystems Scientists - Listing the geneology of some ecologists.
 

A Geneology of Ecosystems Scientists - Listing the geneology of some ecologists.

A Geneology of Ecosystems Scientists - Listing the geneology of some ecologists.

A Geneology of Ecosystems Scientists - Listing the geneology of some ecologists.

A Geneology of Ecosystems Scientists - Listing the geneology of some ecologists.

A Geneology of Ecosystems Scientists - Listing the geneology of some ecologists.

The loss of natural habitat from conversion to human dominated uses is the major cause of the decline of terrestrial biodiversity. The formation of networks of natural reserves is a cornerstone conservation strategy, but existing reserve networks are nowhere near what is necessary to protect existing biodiversity. Much of the existing literature on systematic conservation planning is within a static context even though both conservation planning and habitat loss via development are ongoing processes which unfold over time.

High elevation recreation presents a complex dimension to the management of mountain ecosystems. Results of our recent economic study indicate that recreators place approximately four times the value on high elevation recreation than on "typical" mountain recreation experiences. These findings imply that there are limited substitutes for high elevation recreation, and a high demand for such experiences could tax the environmental carrying capacity of the fragile tundra.

PPBio provides a sound basis for standardised biodiversity assessment and monitoring.  IT allows the integration of research activities for a wide range of taxa and provides a database that is accessible to managers and stakeholders.  PPBio methodology can be integrated into wetland, marine, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems with grids established in Brazil, Australia and Nepal, and proposed in Malaysia.

Further information can be obtained from Jean-Marc Hero, m.hero@griffith.edu.au and www.griffith.edu.au/centre/cics/ppbio

Malawi is a land of farmers and facing rampant environmental problems whose capability for restoration is made dimmer by the looming shadow of climate change and variability. The Malawi Environmental Observatory Network is a small candle flickering with light for identification of prioritized environmental problems and setting of the road map of how such monumental problems could efficiently be tackled with the available meager resources.