Conservation by Proxy: Indicator, Umbrella, Keystone, Flagship, and Other Surrogate Species

Caro, Tim

ISBN 10: 1597261920 / ISBN 13: 9781597261920

Published by Island Press, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conservation by Proxy: Indicator, Umbrella, Keystone, Flagship, and Other Surrogate Species
• Publisher: Island Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1597261920
• ISBN 13: 9781597261920
• Binding: hardcover
• Illustrator: Girling Ms., Sheila
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Because of the scope of conservation problems, biologists and managers often rely on 'surrogate' species to act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues. In "Conservation by Proxy", conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores the theories behind them, considers how surrogate species are chosen, examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use. "Conservation by Proxy" is a benchmark reference that provides clear definitions and common understanding of the evidence and theory behind surrogate species. It is the first book to review and bring together literature on more than fifteen types of surrogate species, enabling us to assess their role in conservation and offering guidelines on how they can be used most effectively.

About the Author

Tim Caro is a Professor in the Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology and a member of the Center for Population Biology, at the University of California, Davis.