Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1. An introduction to conservation -- Chapter 2. The historical foundations of conservation in Canada -- Chapter 3. The social and political dimensions of conservation -- Chapter 4. The scientific dimension of conservation -- Chapter 5. Threats to biodiversity -- Chapter 6. Species-level conservation -- Chapter 7. Ecosystem-level conservation -- Chapter 8. Protected areas -- Chapter 9. Climate change -- Chapter 10. Structured decision making -- Chapter 11. Case studies.

"This book is about the practice of biodiversity conservation in Canada. It is intended to serve the needs of conservation practitioners across the country as well as conservation students. The book provides a comprehensive overview of conservation, including its history, social aspects, applied science, and decision-making. Several case studies are also included."-- Provided by publisher.