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Pearson Managing Our Wildlife Resources 2001 Edition by Stanley Anderson
For freshman/sophomore-level courses in Wildlife Management, Fisheries Conservation and Management, and Wildlife Biology.Addressing the growing responsibilities and multiple concerns facing those in wildlife management today, this informative, well-organized survey offers an enlightening introduction to wildlife management in the United States. It provides a sound historical background and a firm foundation on principles, and reflects current trends of wildlife management and species groups. Table of contents :- I. MANAGING OUR WILDLIFE RESOURCES. 1. What Is Wildlife Management? II. WILDLIFE POPULATIONS. 2. Characteristics of Wildlife Populations. 3. Population Growth and Interactions. 4. Population Movements and Measurements. 5. Population Modeling. III. WILDLIFE HABITAT. 6. Environmental Conditions Necessary for Survival. 7. Habitat Management. 8. Habitat Alteration. IV. SETTING GOALS. 9. Impacts and Mitigation. 10. Legislation and Wildlife Management. 11. The Wildlife Manager. 12. Wildlife Administration. 13. Planning. 14. Goals and Desires of the Public. V. MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS. 15. Big Game. 16. Small Mammals. 17. Waterfowl. 18. Shore and Upland Birds. 19. Fisheries. 20. Nongame. 21. Endangered Species. 22. Animal Damage. 23. Putting It All Together. Appendix 1. Selected Fish and Wildlife Management Agencies. Appendix 2. Specialized Societies. Glossary.