Mediterranean ecosystems : problems and tools for conservation

Auteurs :
VOGIATZAKIS, I.N.
MANNION, A.M.
GRIFFITHS, G.H.

Description :
Mediterranean ecosystems rival tropical ecosystems in terms of plant biodiversity. This rich biodiversity and the complex biogeographical and political issues make conservation a difficult task in the region. Species, habitat, ecosystem and landscapes approaches have been used to identify conservation targets at various scales : ie, European, national, regional and local. This paper reviews the biogeographic data, the problems arising from current conservation efforts and methods for the conservation assessment and prioritization using GIS.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Progress in physical geography, issn : 0309-1333, 2006, vol. 30, n°. 2, p. 175-200, nombre de pages : 26, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 7 p.

Date :
2006

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London, Sage Publications