Table of Contents
- Foreword
- I. Introduction
- II. Why is Biological Diversity Important?
- III. Where is the World’s Biodiversity Located?
- Tropical Forest Species Richness
- Coral Reef Species Richness
- IV. Extinction: How Serious is the Threat?
- A History of Extinction
- Extinction-Prone Groups of Species
- V. What’s Happening to Agricultural Genetic Diversity?
- Genetic Diversity and Agriculture
- Food Crops and Biodiversity
- In Situ Conservation
- VI. Biodiversity Conservation: What are the Right Tools for the Job?
- Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation
- Ex Situ Conservation
- VII. Summary and Recommendations
- Criteria for Setting Biodiversity Conservation Priorities
- Policy Recommendations
- Appendix 1. Cascade Effects
- Appendix 2. Calculating Extinctions Due to Deforestation
- Appendix 3. Protected Area Objectives
- Appendix 4. Glossary
- References
