Issues, opportunities and challenges in biodiversity management (terrestrial) in Malaysia

Yong, Hoi Sen (2001) Issues, opportunities and challenges in biodiversity management (terrestrial) in Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]

Biological diversity or biodiversity is the foundation for environmental/ecosystem health and for sustainable resource production. It can be examined at different levels: individuals, populations and communities; or taxonomic, genetic and ecosystem. Any change at one level can affect other levels, leading either to increased or decreased diversity. As it provides the raw material for biotechnologies and agricultural development, prudent biodiversity management is essential for continued progress and socio-economic development, and for a sustainable world and continued existence. Biodiversity management encompasses biological and ecological dimensions as well as man dimensions. It requires innovative strategies and technologies. Of special challenge :would be to develop approaches that are acceptable to all parties (stakeholders) to solve people-biodiversity poblems and associated people-people conflicts. A host of instruments need to be put in place for effective and successful biodiversity management. It should transcend management in isolation and piece-meal solution. Among others, human resource, inter-agency cooperation (forestry, land and mines, fisheries, wildlife, parks, agriculture, environment, etc), comdinated actions, research and development, networking, and public awareness are vital fm• success. This paper will highlight selected aspects JTgarding biodiversity management, human resource development, requisites for success, importance of taxonomic/systematic research, role of genetics, relevance of biological control, implications of emerging and ff-emerging diseases.

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Biological diversity or biodiversity is the foundation for environmental/ecosystem health and for sustainable resource production. It can be examined at different levels: individuals, populations and communities; or taxonomic, genetic and ecosystem. Any change at one level can affect other levels, leading either to increased or decreased diversity. As it provides the raw material for biotechnologies and agricultural development, prudent biodiversity management is essential for continued progress and socio-economic development, and for a sustainable world and continued existence. Biodiversity management encompasses biological and ecological dimensions as well as man dimensions. It requires innovative strategies and technologies. Of special challenge :would be to develop approaches that are acceptable to all parties (stakeholders) to solve people-biodiversity poblems and associated people-people conflicts. A host of instruments need to be put in place for effective and successful biodiversity management. It should transcend management in isolation and piece-meal solution. Among others, human resource, inter-agency cooperation (forestry, land and mines, fisheries, wildlife, parks, agriculture, environment, etc), comdinated actions, research and development, networking, and public awareness are vital fm• success. This paper will highlight selected aspects JTgarding biodiversity management, human resource development, requisites for success, importance of taxonomic/systematic research, role of genetics, relevance of biological control, implications of emerging and ff-emerging diseases.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. QH75 A1I61 2000 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	biodiversity
AGROVOC Term:	natural resources
AGROVOC Term:	ecosystem services
AGROVOC Term:	biodiversity conservation
AGROVOC Term:	environmental protection
AGROVOC Term:	ecosystem management
AGROVOC Term:	government agencies
AGROVOC Term:	local communities
AGROVOC Term:	environmental impact assessment
AGROVOC Term:	sustainable development
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Nor Hasnita Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	21 Jul 2025 01:42
Last Modified:	21 Jul 2025 01:42
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/594

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