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The conservation of steppic birds—a European perspective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 July 2009

Paul D. Goriup  and
Leo Batten
Paul D. Goriup
Affiliation:
ICBP Bustard Group, c/o The Nature Conservation Bureau, 36 Kingfisher Court, Hambridge Road, Newbury RG14 5SJ, UK.
Leo Batten
Affiliation:
Chief Scientists Directorate, Nature Conservancy Council, Northminster House, Peterborough PE1 1UA, UK
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In the last 45 years the expansion and intensification of agriculture has meant that Europe has lost much of its permanent lowland grassland. Many species associated with this habitat are threatened as a result including several ground-nesting birds. The authors explore the opportunities that exist for conserving them.

Type
Research Article
Information
Oryx , Volume 24 , Issue 4 , October 1990 , pp. 215 - 223
Copyright
Copyright © Fauna and Flora International 1990

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