Ecological Bulletins, The Use of Population Viability Analyses in Conservation Planning

The scope of this volume is intentionally broad. We review applications of spatially realistic occupancy models and age- or stage-structured demographic models as well as individual-based demographic models. These three main Population Viability Analysis (PVA) approaches initially are compared with other conservation assessment tools in an overview by Akcakaya, Lacy and Sjogren-Gulve and Hanski, with a special chapter on plant PVAs by Menges, all using illustrative examples. Fleishman et al. subsequently outline how nested subsets analyses can help discern focal species, taxa whose habitat requirements may encompass those of larger species groups and can be subjected to PVAs. Kindvall then compares the predictive accuracy of simpler occupancy models versus a democratic model for predicting local extinctions and colonizations in a bush-cricket metapopulation. Thereafter, four case studies which use the three model categories are presented (papers by Berglind, Ebenhard, Lennartsson, and Vos et al.). The volume concludes with Gardenfors' paper on the use of PVAs in the classification of threatened species, and Lacy's presentation of the structure and logic of VORTEX, a widely used demographic and genetic PVA model.

P. Sjogren Gulve and T. Ebenhard are the authors of Ecological Bulletins, Bulletin 48, The Use of Population Viability Analyses in Conservation Planning, published by Wiley.

Praise for Addicted to Stress "This book offers remedies for all of us 'stress junkies,' to help us enrich our lives for now and the future." -Dr. John Ratey, M.D. associate clinical professor of psychiatry, Harvard University "This book needs to be read by every woman. It's never too late to be born again." -Bernie Siegel, M.D. author, Love, Magic & Mudpies and 365 Prescriptions for Living "An easy-to-follow, entertaining program for reducing the toxic impact of stress for today's women, and reclaiming their health and wholeness as they seek to live more happily in these hectic times." -Jeffrey Brantley, M.D. director, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program, Duke University Integrative Medicine "Everyone can benefit from the practical wisdom in this book, which will relieve stress addiction with no worry of withdrawal. We are 'hooked' on the encouraging ideas and guidance in Ms. Mandel's inspiring book." -Dr. Steven Gurgevich and Joy Gurgevich authors, The Self-Hypnosis Diet "If you long for more love, happiness, peace of mind, and authenticity; if you want your life to be an expression of the yearnings of your heart; and if you want to feel that you are truly enjoying your time on earth-rather than just struggling to get by-then you must read this superb book! It will remind you about what is truly important. And it will help you transform your life into what you truly want it to be!" -John E. Welshons author, When Prayers Aren't Answered and Awakening from Grief

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.