| DOI: | 10.1016/j.tree.2016.02.005
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| 论文题名: | Reasons to Conserve Nature |
| 作者: | Pearson R.G.
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| 刊名: | Trends in Ecology and Evolution
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| ISSN: | 1695347
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| 出版年: | 2016
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| 卷: | 31, 期:5 | | 起始页码: | 366
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| 结束页码: | 371
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| 语种: | 英语
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| 英文关键词: | Biodiversity
; Conservation
; Ecosystem services
; Valuing nature
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| Scopus关键词: | biodiversity
; conceptual framework
; conservation management
; nature conservation
; nature-society relations
; spatial analysis
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| 英文摘要: | Is it sufficient to base arguments for conservation on the intrinsic value of nature, regardless of the services and economic benefits that biodiversity provides for humans? This question underlies much recent debate that has been at times acrimonious and has led to calls for a more inclusive approach to conservation. Yet melding different ideologies within a unified conceptual framework has proven difficult. Here I describe an approach that recognizes the importance of the level of biological organization and spatial extent in determining the strength of alternative arguments for why we should conserve nature. I argue that the framework helps reconcile contrasting viewpoints and brings clarity to when different conservation management approaches (for instance, regulation versus monetary valuation) are most appropriate. A framework is presented that can help unify diverse reasons for conserving nature.Recognizing the utilitarian value of nature does not deny its intrinsic value.Reconciling different viewpoints will result in better conservation practice. © 2016 The Author. |
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| 资源类型: | 期刊论文
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| 标识符: | http://119.78.100.158/handle/2HF3EXSE/67065
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| Appears in Collections: | 全球变化的国际研究计划
气候变化与战略
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作者单位: | Centre for Biodiversity and Environment Research, Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Pearson R.G.. Reasons to Conserve Nature[J]. Trends in Ecology and Evolution,2016-01-01,31(5)
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