Overview
Diagnosing Wild Species Harvest brings together fragmented scientific knowledge as it addresses this global phenomenon. The authors emphasize the interwoven nature of issues specific to the ecological, economic, and socio-cultural realms of wild species harvest. The book integrates seven perspectives: resource dynamics, costs and benefits, management, governance, knowledge, spatiality, and legacies. When analyzed, these themes help build a holistic understanding of this important phenomenon. Scholars, professionals, and students in natural resources-related fields will find the book valuable. Wild species are important resources for people worldwide, and their harvest is a major driver of ecosystem change. Tropical forests are among those parts of the world where wild species are important for people's livelihoods and larger economies. This book draws on tangible experiences from Amazonia, presented in lively narratives intermingling scientific information with stories of those engaged in wild species harvest and management. These stories are linked to wild species harvest theory and discussions on conservation, development, and the global quest of sustainability.