Biodiversity Conservation in Canada – From Theory to Practice

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If you are actively engaged in biodiversity conservation in Canada, or simply want to understand how it works, Richard Schneider’s book is an indispensable guide. Written in a clear and engaging style and brimming with full colour figures and illustrative case studies, this book explains how conservation decision making is informed by science, shaped by social and political context, and embedded in a complex set of institutions. Coverage of the topic is comprehensive yet accessible, including chapters on the history of conservation in Canada, scientific and social dimensions, key issues and strategies, the implications of climate change for conservation, and methods for effective decision making. Schneider brilliantly succeeds in bridging conservation theory and the actual practice of conservation in real-world settings.