Conservation biology is the art and science of protecting, maintaining, and restoring Life on Earth - including species, ecosystems, and processes. Although called Conservation Biology, the discipline also involves social sciences related to cultural understanding, policy, politics, and collaboration. Examples include:

• Designing networks of protected areas, corridors, and multiple-use lands.
• Developing and implementing recovery plans for endangered species.
• Managing invasions of alien species.
• Designing schemes for sustainable exploitation of marine fisheries and mammals.
• Conserving genetic diversity of wild populations.
• Community-based conservation projects that benefit local peoples.

For help in coordinating your courses please contact:

Paul Beier
Telephone: 929-523-9341
Email: Paul.Beier@nau.edu

Carol Chambers
Telephone: 928- 523-0014
Email: Carol.Chambers@nau.edu

For course requirement information, please refer to Conservation Biology Focus Area.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 October 2009 )