HKBWS BBS 香 港 觀 鳥 會 新 聞 組    Discussion Area 討論區    Conservation 自然保育 (Moderators: Webcreeper, BBS Moderators)    Waterbird Population Estimate « Previous topic | Next topic » Pages: 1  Reply Send Topic Print    Author  Topic: Waterbird Population Estimate  (Read 415 times) HKBWS Office BBS Member BBS God     Posts: 1316 Waterbird Population Estimate « on: Apr 29th, 2003, 1:08am » Quote Modify Wetlands International has announced the new reference to promote conservation of waterbirds.  We have received a copy and keep it at the Society Office, members who wish to read the book are welcome to contact us at hkbws@hkbws.org.hk   Wetlands International. 2002. Waterbird Population Estimates - Third Edition. Wetlands International Global Series No. 12, Wageningen, The Netherlands     The report components can be downloaded from http://www.wetlands.org/pubs&/WPE.htm in PDF format. You can also order the hardcopy report from the Natural History Book Service (http://www.nhbs.com).   This publication sets the global standard in presenting estimates of the numbers and trends of waterbird  populations throughout the world.   Summary Identifies 2,271 biogeographical populations of all 868 species recognised as waterbirds occurring throughout the world Provides estimates of the numerical abundance of 1,725 of these populations Estimates population trends (whether declining, stable or increasing) for 1,138 of these populations Sets 1% levels for identification of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Provides information fundamental to the conservation of waterbirds under regional inter-governmental initiatives, for example, the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) under the Bonn Convention Provides information for the identification of internationally important sites and conservation of migratory waterbirds under international cooperative initiatives, for example, the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy, coordinated by Wetlands International Identifies gaps in knowledge of populations, species and geographical regions Full colour throughout; viii + 226 pages, 840 maps, 63 colour photographs, 4 tables, 2 figures TABLE OF CONTENTS - just for reference Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction The Ramsar Criteria and 1% thresholds Methodology How to use this book Discussion and conclusions Waterbird Population Estimates, 2002 References and sources Index « Last Edit: Apr 29th, 2003, 1:12am by HKBWS Office » Logged From the HKBWS Office Pages: 1  Reply Send Topic Print Forum Jump: ----------------------------- Announcement 簡訊通告 -----------------------------  - Membership Affair 會員事務   - Outings / Activities 戶外活動 / 講座   - Projects 項目計劃   - Crested Bulbul Club 紅耳鵯俱樂部 ----------------------------- Discussion Area 討論區 -----------------------------  - General 一般問題 => Conservation 自然保育   - Bird Identification 鳥類辨識   - Birding Reports & Tips 觀鳥報告及心得   - Photo Gallery 相片分享 I   - Photo Gallery 相片分享 II ----------------------------- Special Topics 特別主題 -----------------------------  - Wild Birds & Avian Flu 野鳥與禽流感   - Sustainable Management Scheme in Long Valley 塱原可持續生態管理計劃   - Black-faced Spoonbill 黑臉琵鷺   - Goodbye Penfold 告別彭福   - Tern Conservation 燕鷗保育   - Black-eared Kite 鳶(麻鷹)   - Swifts and Swallows 燕與雨燕   - China Birdwatching Network 中國觀鳥活動網絡   - Winter Altas Survey 冬季鳥類普查   - Nature Conservation Policy 自然保育政策 ----------------------------- Knowledge Sharing 知識分享 -----------------------------  - FAQ 常見問題   - Archive 資料重溫 « Previous topic | Next topic »

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