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Island Biogeography Theory and Conservation Practice
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The application of island biogeography theory to conservation practice is premature. Theoretically and empirically, a major conclusion of such applications—that refuges should always consist of the largest possible single area—can be incorrect under a variety of biologically feasible conditions. The cost and irreversibility of large-scale conservation programs demand a prudent approach to the application of an insufficiently validated theory.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Simberloff, D. S., & Abele, L. G.
- Venue
- Science
- Published
- 1976-01-23
- Volume
- 191
- Issue
- 4224
- Pages
- 285-286
- ISSN
- 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
- 1095-9203
- OpenAlex
- W2065506464
- Cited by
- 634
- References
- 0
- FWCI
- 24.41
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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