Postojeće inicijative u zaštiti biološke raznolikosti krša

Authors and affiliation

• Elery Hamilton-Smith Convenor, IUCN / WCPAWorking Group on Cave and Karst Protection, P.O. Box 36, Carlton South, Vict. 3053, Australia

Abstract

The Guidelines for Cave and Karst Protection prepared and published by the IUCN / WCPA working group gave some attention to biological issues, but even at the time, it was recognised that more detailed treatment of biodiversity issues was required. A recent meeting under the joint aegis of IUCN and the World Bank examined the impact of limestone quarrying upon biodiversity, and further highlighted the need for this. A proposal and outline for a further initiative from the working party is accordingly presented here.

Keywords

flora, fauna, microbiota, karst, biodiversity, protection

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