A global perspective on re-introduction
From mangroves to spiders, trout to bobcat, the latest edition of Global Re-introduction Perspectives presents 52 case studies on re-introduction projects from around the world.
Photo: Pritpal S. Soorae
Photo: Muzaffar Bukhari
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Re-introduction is a conservation technique that returns viable populations of animals and plants to an area they previously inhabited. Re-introduced populations are bred in captivity or translocated from one area to another; however, success is only achieved with a great deal of research and preparation.
The new publication provides a fascinating overview of re-introduction projects that are aiming to restore biodiversity. An interesting case is the (Elaphurus davidianus) re-introduction in China, which involved the establishment of many parks and natural reserves across the country, some of which have now reached carrying capacity for the species. The record breaking mangrove rehabilitation project in the Indus Delta, Pakistan, involved over 800,000 seedlings being planted in 24 hours by a team of 300 volunteers from coastal communities. Other projects include the release of (Pongo pygmaeus ssp. Morio) from captivity to wildlife reserves in Malaysia.
Each project in the book is ranked as either 鈥楬ighly Successful鈥 鈥楽uccessful鈥 鈥楶artially Successful鈥 or 鈥楩ailure鈥, with an explanation about difficulties faced and lessons learned. Most of the featured projects have been successful, although the reporting of failed projects is equally important, helping to prevent repeated mistakes. A recurring limitation of many of the featured projects is lack of funding for post-release monitoring or site maintenance after a re-introduction has occurred.
Thanks to the financial support of the Environment Agency-ABU DHABI (EAD) and the Denver Zoological Foundation (DZF), the compilation and publication of these case studies was made possible. The new book follows the recent publication of the 2013 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 Guidelines for Re-introduction and Other Conservation Translocations, an essential guide for conservation practitioners and policy-makers.
鈥淲hilst it is encouraging to see that re-introductions and translocations are widely used as conservation tools for many taxa, it is also an indication that the pressure on species is increasing, and that quality habitats and space available for species is decreasing; either through direct competition from alternative land-use or through climate change and its associated effects鈥 said Fr茅d茅ric Launay, Chair of the 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group.
The new book is the fourth edition in a series produced by the 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group.
For more information contact:
Pritpal Soorae, 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group, [email protected]
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