Book Description The fragmenting of habitats is endangering animal populations and degrading or destroying many plant populations throughout the world To address this problem, conservationists have increasingly turned to biological corridors, areas ofland set aside to facilitate the movement of species and ecological processes However, одозэ while hundreds of corridor initiatives are under way worldwide, there is little practical information to guide their design, location, and management Applying Nature's Design offers a comprehensive overview of current knowledge on corridors, their design, and their implementation Anthony B Anderson and Clinton N Jenkins examine a variety of conceptual and practical issues associated with corridors and provide detailed case studies from around the world Their work considers how to manage and govern corridors, how to build support among various interest groups for corridors, and the obstacles to implementation In addition to assessing various environmental and ecological challenges, the authors are the first to consider the importance of socioeconomic and political issues in creating and maintaining corridors.  1 сентября2005 г 256 стр ISBN 0231134118.