Forecasting Extinctions: Uncertainties and Limitations
Extinction forecasting is one of the most important and challenging areas of conservation biology. Overestimates of extinction rates or the extinction risk of a particular species instigate accusations of hype and overblown conservation rhetoric. Conversely, underestimates may result in limited reso...
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MDPI AG
2009-11-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/1/2/133/ |