Resolving the effects of Data Deficient species on the estimation of extinction risk

Cost-effective reduction in the uncertainty surrounding global indicators of biodiversity change is a central goal of conservation. In this thesis, I identify and resolve the effects of IUCN Data Deficient species on the estimation of global patterns and levels of extinction risk. I show that gaps i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bland, Lucie
Other Authors: Orme, David
Published: Imperial College London 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656614