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WHAT IS BIODIVERSITY?

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Ecological Concepts, Principles and

Applications to Conservation

2008

Ecological Concepts, Principles and

Applications to Conservation

2008

Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication Data

Main entry under title: Ecological concepts, principles and applications to conservation

Editor: T. Vold. Cf. P. ISBN 978-0-7726-6007-7

1. Biodiversity conservation. 2. Biodiversity. 3. Ecosystem management. I. Vold, Terje, 1949? . II. Biodiversity BC.

QH75.E26 2008

333.95

C2008-960113-0

Suggested citation: Vold, T. and D.A. Buffett (eds.). 2008. Ecological Concepts, Principles and Applications to Conservation, BC. 36 pp. Available at: Cover photos: Jared Hobbs (western racer); Arifin Graham (footprints in sand). Banner photos: Bruce Harrison (p. 1); iStock (p. 7, 19). Design and Production: Alaris Design

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About This Document

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Acknowledgements

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1. What is Biodiversity?

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2. Ecological Concepts and Principles

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3. Application of Ecological Concepts and Principles

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Glossary

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List of Figures

figure 1. Examples of Biodiversity Components and Attributes

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figure 2. The Contribution of Biodiversity to Human Well-Being

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figure 3. Overview of Concepts, Principles and Applications

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