Publication | 2010
These 15th Proceedings provide an overview of the ongoing research and management activities on polar bears in the circumpolar Arctic. Together with the previous 14 proceedings, they provide an historic record of the international effort in protecting, studying, and managing polar bears. The…
Publication | 2010
Best practice guidelines for great ape tourism
Great ape tourism, if well implemented, can serve to conserve the species but it can also have considerable negative impacts if it is not based on sound conservation principles. These guidelines have been developed for both existing and potential great apes tourism sites that wish to improve the…
Publication | 1996
The live bird trade in Tanzania : proceedings of a workshop held in December 1991
The practice of keeping live birds in captivity has been widespread throughout this century and has increased considerably as the 20th century comes to a close. In the last decade or so, the increased trade in live birds from Tanzania has given rise to a number of concerns regarding the…
Publication | 1996
Tourist hunting in Tanzania : proceedings of a workshop held in July 1993
This volume presents 21 papers given at a workshop held to demonstrate future policy towards hunting by tourists in Tanzania. It brings together contributions from experts from eastern and southern African countries. Papers cover a range of topics from administration of hunting, setting quotas,…
Publication | 1995
A global strategy for the conservation of marine turtles
Without active intervention and management, Marine turtle populations are expected to continue their decline to extinction. This strategy covering nine individual strategies ranging from research and monitoring to funding for marine turtle conservation is intended to meet the need for a…
Publication | 1995
Megapodes : an action plan for their conservation 1995-1999
Publication | 1994
This work draws attention to the conservation problems confronting these species. The general lack of knowledge about this group has meant that they are afforded little protection.
Publication | 1993
This report reviews the most recent research findings and management issues on the utilization of coastal resources in Senegal, with the view to providing baseline guidelines for future coastal planning initiatives.