Kenton R. Miller Worldwide efforts to protect biodiversity have focused on setting aside discrete areas for conservation. But this strategy is under siege because of the demands of growing human populations in need of more land and resources. As a result, scientists, resource managers, and others are calling for shifting the scale of wildland management programs from national parks and reserves to entire ecosystems. Balancing the Scales makes the case for protecting biodiversity wherever it is found: in farmlands, utilized forests, fishery grounds, and not just within the boundaries of protected areas. Drawing on case studies of Yellowstone, the Serengeti, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Costa Rica's La Amistad Biosphere Reserve, and other sites, the author explains the challenges and opportunities of "bioregional" management. Aiming at policy-makers and practitioners, he brings to light the core elements of successful projects. Resource managers, community leaders, and policy-makers will find this report a practical, thorough guide to some of the most promising strategies for protecting biodiversity in an increasingly populated world. 1996 / 150 pages |
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