Complete Title
An introduction to the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems : the categories and criteria for assessing risks to ecosystems
Description
This introductory guide draws on a number of key IUCN Red List of Ecosystems (RLE) papers, case studies and background documents to provide a practical introduction to the RLE. It targets those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the RLE as a risk assessment tool and those who wish to learn more about its possible applications in implementing conservation action. This document draws heavily on Version 1 of the Guidelines for the application of the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems Criteria and Categories and provides an overview of the scientific foundations supporting the RLE categories and criteria.
ISBN
978-2-8317-1787-6
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.CH.2016.RLE.2.en
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Imprint
Gland : IUCN, 2016
Physical Description
v, 14p. : ill., maps
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Bibliographic level
Monograph/item
Physical medium
Printed
PDF
Number of library copies
2