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Trying to save all the world's biodiversity at once is impossible.
A more realistic approach is to focus on a single threatened species
and its corresponding habitat. Population and Habitat Viability
Assessments bring together biologists and other professionals
with relevant expertise to assess extinction risks, and develop
management strategies for particular endangered species. PHVAs
teach range-country managers, biologists and decision makers about
practical applications of conservation biology effective in improving
management of species and habitats at risk. The assessment of
each species involves analysis of all data on life history, dynamics,
and ecology of individual populations. While addressing species
and habitat problems, information and technology transfer is also
provided that will improve the capabilities of managers and assist
in decision and policy-making based on scientific data. Courses
are held in range countries, and decisions are made by that country's
wildlife officials.
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