Island Biogeography Theory and Conservation Practice

Island Biogeography Theory and Conservation Practice

The application of island biogeography theory to conservation practice is premature. Theoretically and empirically, a major conclusion of such applications-that refuges should always consist of the largest possible single area-can be incorrect under a variety of biologically feasible conditions. The...

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Veröffentlicht in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1976-01, Vol.191 (4224), p.285-286
Hauptverfasser: Simberloff, Daniel S., Abele, Lawrence G.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Archipelagos
Bird refuges
Conservation practices
Fishers
Hunting
Island biogeography
Population size
Species extinction
Taxa
Turtles
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Zusammenfassung:The application of island biogeography theory to conservation practice is premature. Theoretically and empirically, a major conclusion of such applications-that refuges should always consist of the largest possible single area-can be incorrect under a variety of biologically feasible conditions. The cost and irreversibility of large-scale conservation programs demand a prudent approach to the application of an insufficiently validated theory.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.191.4224.285