Publication | 1990
Wetland conservation : a review of current issues and required action
There is today a growing awareness that many wetlands are more valuable in their natural, or only slightly modified state, than if drained, dyked or built upon. Past neglect of wetlands has meant that there is insufficient material available on policy guidance, planning techniques, or management…
Publication | 1990
Rabbits, hares and pikas : status survey and conservation action plan
This Action Plan provides an overview of the state of knowledge about all species of lagomorphs, provides a contemporary framework about their importance to humans and the worlds ecosystems, reviews their status on a worldwide scale, and makes recommendations for conservation action to prevent…
Publication | 1990
Otters : an action plan for their conservation
This Action Plan gives an overview of otter biology and the conservation issues that affect all 13 species, and also practical guidelines and cautions to those intending to pursue conservation projects on otters. The final chapter summarises the actions that need to be taken to conserve all…
Publication | 1991
Oil exploration in the tropics : guidelines for environmental protection
This publication, prepared in cooperation with the oil industry's Exploration Production Forum, sets out the oil exploration process, describes the potential environmental consequences of exploration and recommends measures for the prevention or minimization of adverse impacts. The material is…