Redirections in Conservation Biology

VERDADE, L.M.; PIÑA, C.I.; LYRA-JORGE, M.C.

Applied Ecology and Human Dimensions in Biological Conservation

Springer

Año: 2014; p. 3 - 17

According to Caughley (J Anim Ecol 63:215?244, 1994), there are only four categories of humans? intervention in nature at the population level: biological conservation, control, sustainable use, and monitoring. As the vast majority of the species are not endangered, nor valuable or damaging, monitoring is by far the most relevant of such alternatives. A global network of long-term biodiversity monitoring sites should be established in order to effectively contribute to the decision-making processes concerning biodiversity conservation, use, and control. The following limiting factors should be pursed in terms ofconceptual basis: spatial?temporal heterogeneity, human dimensions, adaptation, and the complexity of processes complementarily to the patterns of diversity. In addition, abundance estimates should be improved and the use of molecular markers and stable isotopes should be stimulated to assess ecological and evolutionary processes. Last but not least, governance should be based on the use of populations as units of management and landscapes as units of administration.