Effects of long-term ungulate exclusion and recent alien species control on the preservation and restoration of a Hawaiian tropical dry forest
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The effects of ungulate exclusion from a 2.3 ha native dry-forest preserve on the island of Hawaii are examined by comparing its flora in April 2000 to the flora of an adjacent area subjected to continuous grazing since the preserve was fenced 40 years ago. The results indicate that although ungulate exclusion may be a necessary and critical first step, it is not sufficient to adequately preserve and maintain Hawaii's remaining tropical dry forest remains.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2000
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Guidelines for subspecific substitutions in wildlife restoration projects
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Reintroduction of animals such as wolves and ferrets to the wild is becoming popular, and the World Conservation Union issued guidelines on the practice. The individuals reintroduced should be of the same species which became extinct in that area, otherwise the reintroduction is actually a benign introduction. Species substitutions promote biodiversity and improve public awareness of conservation.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 1999
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Motivations for the Restoration of Ecosystems
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The article critiques the technocratic, or government-driven, rationale for ecosystem restoration as too limited. A pragmatic rationale, that addresses the reliance of human economies upon natural resources, is recommended. Other rationales are also examined.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2006
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