This book examines the biodiversity crisis, and explores the ecological, economic, political science, and institutional challenges in establishing and maintaining protected areas.
'...Written by leading experts with years of experience, the book integrates ecological, economic and political perspectives on how best to manage tropical forest reserves and their biodiversity, throught the world. In addition to conservationists, policy matkers, and ecologists, educators will find this a useful text in courses on tropical conservation and policy.'
