Conservation Targets: Do They Help?

Soule and Sanjayan discuss the problem with the rapid loss of biodiversity as nearly half the world's species disappear due to deforestation. Although conservation efforts are underway to help preserve the loss of land and life, they are not enough to be really effective, and the world should f...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1998-03, Vol.279 (5359), p.2060-2061
Main Authors: Soulé, Michael E., Sanjayan, M. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiversity
Biodiversity conservation
Biological diversity conservation
Conservation
Conservation (Concept)
Conservation biology
Ecology
Environmental protection
Forest habitats
Habitat conservation
International aspects
Policy
Protected areas
Species
Species extinction
Sustainable Development
Tropical forests
Tropical rain forests
Wildlife conservation
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Summary:Soule and Sanjayan discuss the problem with the rapid loss of biodiversity as nearly half the world's species disappear due to deforestation. Although conservation efforts are underway to help preserve the loss of land and life, they are not enough to be really effective, and the world should focus its efforts on increasing the area that is being saved.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.279.5359.2060