Biodiversity in forests
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Table of Contents
- Introduction.
- Biodiversity types.
- Genetic diversity.
- Species diversity.
- Landscape diversity.
- Inventory challenges.
- Types of biological surveys.
- Biodiversity inventory strategies.
- Steps for developing a biodiversity inventory.
- Linking with other inventories.
Abstract
Interest in biodiversity began in the mid-1980s with the biodiversity Symposium, held in Washington, DC, sponsored by the National Academy of Science. Within increasing human populations and rising demands for resources and living space, the need to conserve biological diversity rose to the forefront with the development of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1992. The purpose of the Convention is to conserve biological diversity, promote the sustainable use of its components, and encourage equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. biodiversity inventories provide the building blocks upon which to carry out the intent of CBD and to meet local needs. Using inventories as the base, industry and other development opportunities should incorporate biodiversity within their management practices.
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