Contents: Preface. 1. Biodiversity evolution, species, gases. 2. Why conservation of bird diversity. 3. Mapping and monitoring bird populations: their conservation uses. 4. Priority setting in species conservation. 5. Selecting sites for conservation. 6. Endangered bird populations and their management. 7. Causes of population declines and selecting remedial action. 8. Pandemic threats to bird biodiversity. 9. The impact of environmental change. 10. Landscape management. 11. The interface between research, education and training. 12. Conservation policies and programmes affecting birds.

"There are infinite number of species in insects, birds and animals. It is generally believed that a healthy balance is needed to help the environment, proper for humans.

Environmentalists, scientists and biologists and conducting research as to how maintain balance in the atmosphere." (jacket)