Perspectives on Small Game Research for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Resource Management
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Biodiversity Conservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 53
Special Issue Editor
Interests: small game management; biodiversity conservation; sustainable resource management; population dynamics; conservation policies
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Small game management research is a crucial field that plays a key role in biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management worldwide. This discipline integrates knowledge from ecology, population biology, and environmental sciences to develop effective strategies that ensure the long-term viability of small game species and their habitats. The importance of this research lies in its ability to provide scientific data to inform management and conservation policies, allowing a balance between human needs and ecosystem preservation. It also contributes significantly to understanding the population dynamics of key species, the impacts of climate change and habitat modification, and the interactions between hunted and non-hunted species. Science-based game management not only benefits small game species but also has positive implications for biodiversity in general, ecosystem health, and local economies that depend on hunting-related activities. In an ever-changing world, ongoing research in this field is essential to adapt management practices, mitigate negative impacts, and ensure the sustainability of game resources for future generations. By combining scientific rigor with practical conservation strategies, comprehensive approaches that protect wildlife while maintaining ecological balance and supporting human communities can be developed.
Dr. Emilio Jorge Tizado Morales
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- small game management
- biodiversity conservation
- sustainable resource management
- population dynamics
- conservation policies
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