Chapter 13 Chapter Summary

  Major problems face us in protecting biodiversity. To address these problems, many policies and practices must change. Changes must occur at the local, national, and international levels and will require action on the part of individuals, conservation organizations, and governments.

  Conservation biologists must demonstrate the practical value of the theories and approaches of their discipline and actively work with all components of society to protect biodiversity and restore the degraded elements of the environment.

  To achieve the long-term goals of conservation biology, practitioners need to become involved in conservation education and the political process.