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Putting biodiversity on the map: priority areas for global conservation

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: International Council for Bird Conservation CambridgeGB 1992Description: vi,90pAction note:
  • 3/7/00 M2LMGR
Summary: Provides a reliable blueprint for global biodiversity conservation by pinpointing the areas where protection is vital. Reveals the fact that 28 of the worlds bird species are restricted to just 221 sites, occupying a mere 5 of earth's land surface. These hotshots or Endemic Bird Areas (EBAs), are also critical for clusters of unique species of other life form groups. Contains detailed regional maps giving the positions and boundaries of each EBA and their relationship to existing protected area networks.
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Provides a reliable blueprint for global biodiversity conservation by pinpointing the areas where protection is vital. Reveals the fact that 28 of the worlds bird species are restricted to just 221 sites, occupying a mere 5 of earth's land surface. These hotshots or Endemic Bird Areas (EBAs), are also critical for clusters of unique species of other life form groups. Contains detailed regional maps giving the positions and boundaries of each EBA and their relationship to existing protected area networks.

3/7/00 M2LMGR

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