The need for evidence-based conservation

Sutherland, William J., Pullin, Andrew S., Dolman, Paul M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9340-2791 and Knight, Teri M. (2004) The need for evidence-based conservation. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 19 (6). pp. 305-308. ISSN 1872-8383

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Abstract

Much of current conservation practice is based upon anecdote and myth rather than upon the systematic appraisal of the evidence, including experience of others who have tackled the same problem. We suggest that this is a major problem for conservationists and requires a rethinking of the manner in which conservation operates. There is an urgent need for mechanisms that review available information and make recommendations to practitioners. We suggest a format for web-based databases that could provide the required information in accessible form.

Item Type: Article
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Science > School of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Science > Research Centres > Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Environmental Biology
Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Resources, Sustainability and Governance (former - to 2018)
Depositing User: Rosie Cullington
Date Deposited: 18 May 2011 15:14
Last Modified: 07 Mar 2023 09:29
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/30873
DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2004.03.018

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