Alien invasive species in Africa’s wetlands
Some threats and solutions
G. W. Howard and S.W. MatindiNo ISBN, 2003 Also available in French

Wetlands in Africa are increasingly being recognised as ecosystems of extreme importance to man and biodiversity. However, the management of these wetlands has been impacted by alien invasive species that specialize on aquatic (and semi-aquatic) systems. This booklet introduces alien wetland invaders by describing seven of the worst species already introduced to Africa and mentions several others that are potential threats. It is hoped that this publication will raise the awareness of those concerned and provide them with sources for information and technical assistance.

No ISBN, 2003
250 x 176mm, 15pp.; colour photos
£5.00
Order no. B2040

Les Espèces étrangères envahissantes dans les zones humides de l’Afrique
Quelques menaces et des solutions
G.W. Howard et S.W. Matindi

Pas d’ISBN, 2003
£5.00
Order no. B2043

Canids
Foxes, Wolves, Jackals and Dogs
Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan
Edited by Claudio Sillero-Zubiri, Michael Hoffmann and David W. Macdonald

The new Canid Action Plan synthesizes the current knowledge on the biology, ecology and status of all wild canid species, and outlines the conservation actions and projects needed to secure their long-term survival. Aiming at conservation biologists, ecologists, local conservation officials, administrators, educators, and all others dealing with canids in their jobs, the authors aspire to stimulate the conservation of all canids by highlighting problems, debating priorities and suggesting action.

ISBN 2-8317-0786-2, 2004
280 x 215mm, x + 430pp., ill.
£27
Order no. B2065
Available online at http://www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/pubs/sscaps.htm

Cycads
Edited by John Donaldson
Table of Contents

Cycads were a dominant part of the earth's flora during the age of the dinosaurs and many species were common even in more recent times. However, many of the 297 species and sub-species dealt with in this Action Plan are threatened by habitat destruction and plant collecting, and more than half the known species are now classified as threatened. This publication is meant to be aworking document, and provides an overview of all the cycads and the threats to their survival, as well as a set of objectives and actions to reduce these threats.

ISBN 2-8317-0699-8, 2003
280 x 215mm, ix + 86pp., maps, tables, b/w photos
£14
Order no. B2008
Available in the United States and Canada from Island Press
Available online at http://www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/pubs/sscaps.htm

Dolphins, Whales and Porpoises
2002–2010 Conservation Action Plan for the World's Cetaceans
Compiled by Randall Reeves, Brian D. Smith, Enrique A. Crespo and Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara and the IUCN/SSC Cetacean Specialist Group

Consistent evaluation and new recommendations for action are required of protective measures to address threats that were unrecognised or non-existent until recently. Global warming, noise pollution and reduced availability of prey are now of great concern. The all too familiar threats of accidental killing in fishing gear and exposure to toxic chemicals remain almost intractable. This Action Plan reviews threats and offers possible solutions. It also contains a thorough review of the status of species and a list of 57 recommended research projects and education initiatives.

ISBN 2-8317-0656-4, 2003
280 x 215mm, xi + 139pp., tables, b/w photos
£15.00
Order no. B1157
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Available in the United States and Canada from Island Press
Available online at http://www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/pubs/sscaps.htm

European Bison
Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan
Edited by Zdzislaw Pucek. Compiled by Zdzislaw Pucek, Irina P. Belousova, Malgorzata Krasiñska, Zbigniew A. Krasiñski and Wanda Olech

This review of the European bison’s (Bison bonasus) status clearly indicates that, through proper management and conservation, its present numbers and distribution have improved significantly since its extinction in the wild at the beginning of the 20th century.
The Action Plan briefly summarizes the history of extinction in the wild and present status for the European bison, as well as the reasons for extinction. The ecology of the species has been reviewed and threats, including recent diseases, are described.
The Action Plan also puts forward future goals in conservation and management of European bison. These include recommendations for captive breeding and reintroduction to natural ecosystems, and the propagation of captive animals with known pedigrees for the preservation of the species and to maintain its genetic purity.
ISBN 2-8317-0762-5, 2004
280 x 215mm, ix + 54pp., b/w photos
£12
Order no. B2066
Available online at http://www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/pubs/sscaps.htm

Sharks, rays and chimaeras: the status of the chondrichthyan fishes
Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan
Compiled by Sarah L. Fowler, Merry Camhi, George H. Burgess, Gregor Cailliet, Sonja V. Fordham, Rachel D. Cavanagh, Colin A. Simpfendorfer and John A. Musick
Table of Contents

Many shark populations are in serious decline worldwide with little shark fisheries management in place. The IUCN Shark Specialist Group has compiled a Global Status Report for Chondrichthyan Fishes (the Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras), with Red List assessments for over 100 species and regional reports on the status of shark fisheries, together with information on taxonomy; life history; trade; socio-economics; threats; and conservation and management initiatives.
ISBN 2-8317-0700-5, 2005
280 x 215mm, x + 461pp., b/w photos
£28
Order No. B2146
Available online at http://www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/pubs/sscaps.htm

West African Chimpanzees
Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan
Edited by Rebecca Kormos, Christophe Boesch, Mohamed
I. Bakarr, Thomas M. Butynski

Wild chimpanzees are only found in tropical Africa, where their populations have declined by more than 66% in the last 30 years. This action plan focuses on one of the four chimpanzee subspecies, the western chimpanzee, which is one of the two subspecies most threatened with extinction. The aim of this publication is to halt or reverse the decline in chimpanzee numbers in West Africa by increasing awareness of their plight and by presenting a plan for action that represents a consensus among all parties concerned with the conservation of chimpanzees.

ISBN 2-8317-0733-1, 2003
280 x 215mm, x + 219pp., tables, maps, b/w photos
£18.00
Order no. B1400
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Available online at http://www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/pubs/sscaps.htm

Chimpanzés d’Afrique de l’Ouest
Etat de conservation de l’espèce et plan d’action
Compilé et édité par Rebecca Kormos, Christophe Boesch, Mohamed I. Bakarr et Thomas M. Butynski

ISBN 2-8317-0780-3, 2004
280 x 215mm, ix + 240pp.
£18
Order no. B2064