Researchers have conducted a conservation genomics study on two critically endangered island oaks—Quercus bawanglingensis and ...

It's easy to think of trees as part of the landscape. But what if the trees were the landscape? That's what a new study by a researcher at the University of Georgia asks us to imagine. By considering ...

Genetic diversity within many species is declining globally, according to a recently published study. “Any threat that reduces the size of a population, or which causes a larger population to become ...

Genomic approaches have transformed conservation genetics by providing detailed insights into genetic diversity, population structure and adaptive variation. High-throughput sequencing technologies ...

In Nara, Japan, the revered sika deer faces a dilemma as their escalating population damages local farmlands. A new study has revealed a complex situation: while the sanctuary's deer upholds a ...

Plants are usually seen as stationary life forms, quietly supporting environments. But plant communities and populations are far from static. They are constantly being shaped by the world around them.

Ch. 1. What is conservation biology? -- Ch. 2. Global biodiversity : patterns and processes -- Ch. 3. Threats to biodiversity -- Ch. 4. Conservation values and ethics -- Ch. 5. Ecological economics ...

In the face of the biodiversity crisis, and alarming data showing a 69% decline in global animal populations since 1970, researchers are banking on a cool solution to help save species from extinction ...

Explore the relationship between wildlife, habitats, and human impacts. Focus on wildlife management, conservation, and policy topics. At Michigan Tech, our master's in wildlife ecology and ...