AMPHIBIAN CONSERVATION

Amphibian Conservation is the fourth in the series of Synopses of Conservation Evidence linked to the online resource wwwConservationEvidencecom This synopsis is part of the Conservation Evidence project and provides a useful resource for conservationists It forms part of a series designed to promote a more evidencebased approach to biodiversity conservation Others in the series include bee bird farmland and bat conservation and many others are in preparation Approximately 32 of the 7164 amphibian species are currently threatened with extinction and at least 43 of species are declining Despite this until recently amphibians and their conservation had received little attention Although work is now being carried out to conserve many species often it is not adequately documented This book brings together and summarises the available scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of amphibians The authors consulted an international group of amphibian experts and conservationists to produce a thorough summary of what is known or not known about the effectiveness of amphibian conservation actions across the world