Amphibian Conservation (eBook)

lt;p>Dr Rebecca K. Smith is a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge.  She holds degrees in the ecology & conservation of European hares (PhD, University of Bristol), Applied Ecology & Conservation (MSc, University of East Anglia) and Biology (BSc with Honours, University of Bristol). Dr Smith is part of the Conservation Evidence group at the University of Cambridge, which focuses on summarising and disseminating scientific evidence about the effects of conservation interventions for habitats and species. She is an author of the Farmland Conservation synopsis and has undertaken systematic reviews on the effectiveness of conservation management for birds. Prior to this work Dr Smith undertook projects developing monitoring and management strategies for high conservation priority mammal species. Her current scientific duties include facilitating the development of further synopses including bat, reptile and forest conservation and invasive species management. She is also the Editorial Administrator of the Conservation Evidence Journal.

1 Threat: Residential and commercial development

2 Threat: Agriculture

3 Threat: Energy production and mining

4 Threat: Transportation and service corridors

5 Threat: Biological resource use

6 Threat: Human intrusions and disturbance

7 Threat: Natural system modifications

8 Threat: Invasive alien and other problematic species

9 Threat: Pollution

10 Threat: Climate change and severe weather

11 Habitat protection

12 Habitat restoration and creation

13 Species management

14 Education and awareness raising  

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