Reintroduction Biology: Integrating Science and Management

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John G. Ewen (Zoological Society of London) Doug P. Armstrong (Massey University)

Reintroduction Biology

Integrating Science and Management

John G. Ewen (Zoological Society of London), Doug P. Armstrong (Massey University), Kevin A. Parker (Massey University) , Philip J. Seddon (University of Otago)

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English

Wiley-Blackwell
23 December 2011

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Applied ecology

Series: Conservation Science and Practice

This book aims to further advance the field of reintroduction biology beyond the considerable progress made since the formation of the IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group. Using an issue-based framework that purposely avoids a structure based on case studies the book's central theme is advocating a strategic approach to reintroduction where all actions are guided by explicit theoretical frameworks based on clearly defined objectives. Issues covered include husbandry and intensive management, monitoring, and genetic and health management. Although taxonomically neutral there is a recognised dominance of bird and mammal studies that reflects the published research in this field. The structure and content are designed for use by people wanting to bridge the research-management gap, such as conservation managers wanting to expand their thinking about reintroduction-related decisions, or researchers who seek to make useful applied contributions to reintroduction.

Edited by: John G. Ewen (Zoological Society of London), Doug P. Armstrong (Massey University), Kevin A. Parker (Massey University), Philip J. Seddon (University of Otago)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 885g
ISBN: 9781405186742
ISBN 10: 1405186747
Series: Conservation Science and Practice
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 23 December 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contributors vii Memorium of Don Merton xi Foreword xix Preface xxiii 1. Animal Translocations: What Are They and Why Do We Do Them? 1 Philip J. Seddon, W. Maartin Strauss and John Innes 2. A Tale of Two Islands: The Rescue and Recovery of Endemic Birds in New Zealand and Mauritius 33 Carl G. Jones and Don V. Merton 3. Selecting Suitable Habitats for Reintroductions: Variation, Change and the Role of Species Distribution Modelling 73 Patrick E. Osborne and Philip J. Seddon 4. The Theory and Practice of Catching, Holding, Moving and Releasing Animals 105 Kevin A. Parker, Molly J. Dickens, Rohan H. Clarke and Tim G. Lovegrove 5. Dispersal and Habitat Selection: Behavioural and Spatial Constraints for Animal Translocations 138 Pascaline Le Gouar, Jean-Baptiste Mihoub and François Sarrazin 6. Modelling Reintroduced Populations: The State of the Art and Future Directions 165 Doug P. Armstrong and Michelle H. Reynolds 7. Monitoring for Reintroductions 223 James D. Nichols and Doug P. Armstrong 8. Adaptive Management of Reintroduction 256 Michael A. McCarthy, Doug P. Armstrong and Michael C. Runge 9. Empirical Consideration of Parasites and Health in Reintroduction 290 John G. Ewen, Karina Acevedo-Whitehouse, Maurice R. Alley, Claudia Carraro, Anthony W. Sainsbury, Kirsty Swinnerton and Rosie Woodroffe 10. Methods of Disease Risk Analysis for Reintroduction Programmes 336 Anthony W. Sainsbury, Doug P. Armstrong and John G. Ewen 11. The Genetics of Reintroductions: Inbreeding and Genetic Drift 360 Lukas F. Keller, Iris Biebach, Steven R. Ewing and Paquita E.A. Hoeck 12. Genetic Consequences of Reintroductions and Insights from Population History 395 Jim J. Groombridge, Claire Raisin, Rachel Bristol and David S. Richardson 13. Managing Genetic Issues in Reintroduction Biology 441 Ian G. Jamieson and Robert C. Lacy 14. Summary 476 Philip J. Seddon, Doug P. Armstrong, Kevin A. Parker and John G. Ewen Index 483

John Ewen is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London and is supported by a Research Councils UK Academic Fellowship. He is currently co-leader of the New Zealand Department of Conservation's Hihi Recovery Group and is a member of the IUCN/SSC Reintroduction Specialist Group. Doug Armstrong is the Professor of Conservation Biology at Massey University in New Zealand. He has been involved in reintroduction since 1992, and has been the Oceania Chair of the IUCN/SSC Reintroduction Specialist Group since 1997. Kevin Parker is a post-doctoral fellow at Massey University, New Zealand. He is a member of the IUCN/SSC Reintroduction Specialist Group. Phil Seddon is an Associate Professor at the University of Otago and Director of the Department of Zoology's Postgraduate Wildlife Management Programme. Phil has been a member of the IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group (RSG) since 1995, and RSG Bird Section Chair since 1998.

Reviews for Reintroduction Biology: Integrating Science and Management

Given the font size (same as Notornis) and with line spacing of 1.5 (1.0 in Notornis), the text format is well suited to the eyesight of the majority of the Ornithological Society of New Zealand membership! I'm sure the OSNZ library copy will get frequently borrowed and well read. ( Notornis: Journal of the Ornithological Society of New Zealand , 1 May 2013) The book is rounded off with a concise summary chapter to outline what the intentions of the book are and to challenge the readers to improve and develop the concepts and principles presented in the book so that the overall success rate of reintroduction programmes can be improved. ( Fauna & Flora International , 1 January 2013)