Conservation Across Borders: Biodiversity in an Interdependent World

摘要: Conservationists have long been aware that political boundaries rarely coincide with natural boundaries. From the establishment of early "peace parks" to designation continental migratory pathways, a wide range transborder mechanisms protect biodiversity established by conservationists in both public and private sectors. "Conservation Across Borders" presents broad overview history transboundary conservation efforts an accessible introduction current issues surrounding subject. Through detailed examinations two initiatives, International Sonoran Desert Alliance (ISDA) Yellowstone Yukon Initiative (Y2Y), book helps readers understand benefits challenges landscape-scale protection. In addition discussing general concepts specific experience ISDA Y2Y, author considers emerging concept "conservation effectiveness" offers comparative analysis projects. The ends discussion complex relationships among civil society, governments, international borders. By considering history, goals, successes, failures divergent important insights into field along valuable lessons for those studying or working field.