Farmland biodiversity and the footprint of agriculture.
Science
; 315(5810): 381-4, 2007 Jan 19.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17234947
ABSTRACT
Sustainable development requires the reconciliation of demands for biodiversity conservation and increased agricultural production. Assessing the impact of novel farming practices on biodiversity and ecosystem services is fundamental to this process. Using farmland birds as a model system, we present a generic risk assessment framework that accurately predicts each species' current conservation status and population growth rate associated with past changes in agriculture. We demonstrate its value by assessing the potential impact on biodiversity of two controversial land uses, genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops and agri-environment schemes. This framework can be used to guide policy and land management decisions and to assess progress toward sustainability targets.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aves
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Ecosistema
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Biodiversidad
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Agricultura
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Ambiente
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Science
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido