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State of the world's birds case studies
Introduction: The importance of birds to biodiversity
- Feathers have always been used by humans as decoration and status symbols
- New species continue to be discovered
Pressure: Why birds are declining
- The forests of Asia, in particular, have suffered from unsustainable forestry practices
- Unsustainable exploitation of birds is most prevalent in Asia
- Biofuel plantations on forested lands: double jeopardy for biodiversity and climate
- Sought-after species face rapid declines
- The perverse economics of habitat conversion
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Key publications
References
- Yeap, C. A., Sebastian, A. C. and Davison, G. W. H. (eds) (2007) Directory of Important Bird Areas in Malaysia: key sites for conservation. MNS Conservation Publication 8. Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Nature Society.
Recommended Citation:
BirdLife International (2013) Country profile: Malaysia. Available from: http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/country/malaysia. Checked: 2013-05-26
