Application of biogeographical data of frogs to prioritize conservation areas in Borneo

Kueh, Boon-Hee and Maryati, Mohamed and Das, I. and Chew, Danny TW (2002) Application of biogeographical data of frogs to prioritize conservation areas in Borneo. In: Borneo Research Council, 7th Biennial International Conference, 15 - 18 July 2002, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

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Abstract

Prioritization of conservation areas is an important aspect of conservation biology to enhance biodiversity conservation. WillI the increase in threats to biodiversity and environment, prioritization of conservation. areas has become crucial as it reviews areas with the best representation of biodiversity so that conservation efforts can be targeted. Feasibility and effectiveness of conservation translate to saving of time, money, personnel and most importantly, the limited natural resources. Prioritization of conservation areas requires four components: analytical tool, biodiversity value, selected organism and selected site.

Item Type: Proceeding (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords: biogeographical data, frogs, conservation, Borneo, unimas, university, universiti, Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak, Kuching, Samarahan, ipta, education, research, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
Q Science > QL Zoology
Divisions: Academic Faculties, Institutes and Centres > Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation
Faculties, Institutes, Centres > Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation
Depositing User: Karen Kornalius
Date Deposited: 12 May 2016 04:35
Last Modified: 12 May 2016 04:35
URI: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/11937

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