The Pigeon Paradox: Dependence of Global Conservation on Urban Nature

Various issues related to the pigeon paradox are discussed. Three major courses of action in response to the pigeon paradox are proposed. The possibilities for restoring diverse ecological communities in cities are great and represent an active area of research. Considering the potential link betwee...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Conservation biology 2006-12, Vol.20 (6), p.1814-1816
Main Authors: DUNN, ROBERT R., GAVIN, MICHAEL C., SANCHEZ, MONICA C., SOLOMON, JENNIFER N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biodiversity
Cities
Conservation biology
Conservation of Natural Resources
Diversity
Ecosystem
Ecosystems
Environmental conservation
Habitat conservation
Humans
Nature
Pigeons
Population Dynamics
Species
Sustainable cities
Urbanization - trends
Wildlife conservation
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Various issues related to the pigeon paradox are discussed. Three major courses of action in response to the pigeon paradox are proposed. The possibilities for restoring diverse ecological communities in cities are great and represent an active area of research. Considering the potential link between direct environmental experience and conservation action, inequitable distribution of urban nature may contribute to the incredibly low numbers of minorities in environmental leadership positions. Results indicate that there are costs to embracing introduced species in urban circumstances, even where those species seem to cause little ecological damage. The most satisfying solution to the pigeon paradox would be to restore as many native species and habitats in cities as possible, so as to allow people to connect with native ecosystems.
ISSN:0888-8892
1523-1739
DOI:10.1111/j.1523-1739.2006.00533.x