Angolan biodiversity: Towards a modern synthesis

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2019

Authors

Huntley, BJ (Author) Other; ferrand, n (Author) FCUP

Book

Title: Biodiversity of Angola: Science and Conservation: A Modern Synthesis

Pages: 3-14

ISBN: 9783030030834; 9783030030827

Electronic ISBN: 9783030030834

Indexing

Scopus - 6 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Q-H1P

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-03083-4_1

Abstract (EN): Angola possesses an unusually rich diversity of ecosystems and species, but this natural wealth is poorly documented when compared with other countries in the region. Both colonial history and extended wars challenged progress in biodiversity research and conservation, but since peace was achieved in 2002 a rapidly increasing level of collaboration between Angolan and visiting scientists and institutions has seen a blossoming of biodiversity research. The absence of comprehensive reviews and syntheses of existing knowledge, often published in extinct journals and inaccessible official reports, necessitates a modern synthesis. This volume brings together the existing body of scientific results from studies on Angola¿s landscapes, ecosystems, flora and fauna, and presents an outline of opportunities for biodiversity discovery, understanding and conservation as well as collaborative research. © The Author(s) 2019.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific