Sentences with phrase «conservation decisions»

This book features an investigation into the theory and means by which «value» can be placed on the environment and included in conservation decision making.

We expect such investigations of the deep histories of human - animal interactions to become increasingly important for understanding the relationships between people and the natural world and for guiding conservation decisions.

«This study highlights the huge potential of DNA - sequencing initiatives to reveal high levels of cryptic diversity, of utmost importance to informed conservation decision making,» says Balke.

«Because of the lack of realism — we don't include everything in these models — no one is going to make an important conservation decision solely on these models.

The object of their angst, the pending Department of Environmental Conservation decision on whether to allow hydrofracking in New York state.

A study led by Amy Savage, a Rutgers University - Camden assistant professor of biology, will help researchers understand how to make predictions and conservation decisions about how organisms living in cities will respond to catastrophic weather events.

In a surprising and innovative move, the delegates also agreed that scientific findings from animal behavior research — including the concept that some cetacean species have cultures — should be considered in conservation decisions and strategies for these marine mammals.

Professor Firn, from QUT's Institute for Future Environments, worked with Dr Josie Carwardine and CSIRO's Conservation Decisions team and a research team from the University of Queensland including Dr Ramona Maggini, to identify and prioritise 23 strategies to protect endemic species in the world's largest internally draining lake system.

«The reasons for this inactivity appear to stem from a reluctance to make firm conservation decisions based on limited data, a fear of being seen to fail in a potentially high - risk conservation exercise, and a preference for more «hands - off» recovering strategies,» Turvey says.

The Australian government, for example, recently used Possingham's analysis to guide a series of major conservation decisions.

Soil and water conservation decision behavior of subsistence farmers in the Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia: a case study of the Hunde - Lafto area.

Genetic insight, resulting from sequencing data, can empirically inform conservation decisions for species and habitats.

By scientifically monitoring the state's wildlife, Mass Audubon informs important conservation decisions and launches programs aimed at helping at - risk species.

Adoption of monetary value as the key criterion in conservation decision - making

Seeking to learn more about conservation decision making, Amelia spent the last three years working at the Centre as a postdoctoral researcher, focusing on the prioritization of management actions on islands in Western Australia and Queensland.

Hugh Possingham: Represent ecosystems Professor of mathematics and ecology, University of Queensland; Chair of conservation decisions, Imperial College London