Assessing the Conservation Value of Freshwaters

An International Perspective

Philip J. Boon, Catherine M. Pringle (University of Georgia)

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Cambridge University Press
02 April 2009

Freshwater biology, limnology; Limnology (freshwater); Applied ecology; Conservation of the environment

Series: Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation

Freshwater is a valuable resource for human populations, and has many uses such as water for drinking, hydroelectric power and recreation. This creates conflict between conservation and exploitation. This book explores various aspects of conservation evaluation, including the selection of important areas for protection, responding to threats from catchment development, and determining the restoration potential of degraded water bodies. Aimed at academic researchers, graduate students and professionals, chapters are written by pairs of UK and US authors, who compare methods used for evaluating rivers and lakes for conservation in these countries who share a long history of freshwater science, but approach nature conservation very differently. Sweden, Australia and South Africa are also examined, and there is a chapter on developing countries, allowing examination of the role of social and economic conditions in conservation ethics.

Edited by: Philip J. Boon, Catherine M. Pringle (University of Georgia)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 620g
ISBN: 9780521848855
ISBN 10: 0521848857
Series: Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 02 April 2009
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Philip J. Boon is a Policy and Advice Director at the Scottish Natural Heritage. He is founder and Chief Editor of the journal Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. Catherine M. Pringle is a Research Professor in the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. She serves as Chair of the Conservation Ecology Graduate Program at UGA and has been a recipient of their Creative Research Medal.

Reviews for Assessing the Conservation Value of Freshwaters: An International Perspective

'I recommend it, especially as an example of science meeting policy and action, and for bridging the Atlantic.' Bulletin of the British Ecological Society '... the standard of writing is good ... anyone wishing to have a sound introduction to the evaluation of rivers and lakes for conservation purposes will find this volume a very good source of authoritative information.' The Geographical Journal