Key Questions in Wildlife & Nature Conservation Law: A Study and Revision Guide (CABI Key Questions)

Law plays an essential part in the conservation of wildlife and ecosystems. The study of wildlife and nature conservation law is an important component of a wide range of programs of study including wildlife conservation, environmental management and environmental law. This book is a study and revision guide for students following such program. It contains 600 multiple choice questions (and answers) set at three levels - foundation, intermediate, and advanced - and grouped into 10 major topic areas: 1. Principles of Wildlife and Nature Conservation Law 2. History of Wildlife and Nature Conservation Law 3. Species Protection and Exploitation I - EU and International Law 4. Species Protection and Exploitation II - National Laws 5. Protected Areas and Habitats I - EU and International Laws 6. Protected Areas and Habitats II - National Laws 7. Planning, Pollution, Restoration and Conservation Funding 8. Wildlife Trade, Animal Collections and Alien Species 9. Wildlife Law Enforcement and Penalties 10. Legal Texts This book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time, in any place. It allows the reader to learn and revise the meaning of terms used in wildlife and nature conservation law and study the role of legislation at national, European Union (EU) and international level in the protection of individual species, habitats and landscapes. It uses examples from a wide variety of taxa, habitats and protected areas selected from a range of jurisdictions from the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia to Antarctica and the High Seas. Topics include the control of hunting, the conservation of trees and forests, the protection of National Parks and wilderness areas, wildlife trade and the organizations involved in the enforcement of wildlife laws. The structure of the book allows the study of one topic area at a time, progressing through simple questions to those that are more demanding. Some of the questions require students to use their knowledge to interpret information provided in the form of photographs and legal texts. Key Questions in Wildlife & Nature Conservation Law: A Study and Revision Guide Copyright Contents Dedication About the author Preface Acknowledgements How to use this book 1 Principles of Wildlife and Nature Conservation Law Foundation Intermediate Advanced 2 History of Wildlife and Nature Conservation Law Foundation Intermediate Advanced 3 Species Protection and Exploitation I – EU and International Laws Foundation European Union International Intermediate European Union International Advanced European Union International 4 Species Protection and Exploitation II – National Laws Foundation United Kingdom United States Other Countries Intermediate United Kingdom United States Other Countries Advanced United Kingdom United States Other Countries 5 Protected Areas and Habitats I – EU and International Laws Foundation European Union International Intermediate European Union International Advanced European Union International 6 Protected Areas and Habitats II – National Laws Foundation United Kingdom United States Other Countries Intermediate United Kingdom United States Other Countries Advanced United Kingdom United States Other Countries 7 Planning, Pollution, Restoration and Conservation Funding Foundation EIA and Planning Law Pollution Restoration Conservation funding Intermediate EIA and Planning Pollution Restoration Conservation funding Advanced EIA and Planning Pollution Restoration Conservation Funding 8 Wildlife Trade, Animal Collections and Alien Species Foundation Trade Zoos Dangerous wild animals Pests, alien and invasive species Intermediate Trade Zoos Dangerous wild animals Pests, alien and invasive species Advanced Trade Zoos Dangerous wild animals Pests, alien and invasive species 9 Wildlife Law Enforcement and Penalties Foundation Intermediate Advanced 10 Legal Texts Foundation Intermediate Advanced References 11 Answers Back Cover