November-December 1995

Cover: Strips of natural landscape along riverbanks can provide wildlife habitat for endangered species such as least Bell's vireo, shown here in the Prado Basin of Southern California. Photo by B. Moose Peterson/WRP

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California Agriculture, November-December 1995

Volume 49, Number 6
Biological diversity: What is it and why do we care?

peer-reviewed research articles

Can we stop farmland losses? Population growth threatens agriculture, open space
by Albert G. Medvitz , Alvin D. Sokolow
pp11-17, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p11
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Sidebar: Mono Lake compromise: A model for conflict resolution
by Deborah L. Elliott-Fisk
pp15-16, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p15
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Inventory first step to conserving plant diversity
by Bruce M. Pavlik
pp18-22, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p18
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Displaced by agriculture, urban growth: California wildlife faces uncertain future
by Thomas E. Kucera , Reginald H. Barrett
pp23-27, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p23
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How economic incentives for growers can benefit biological diversity
by Richard E. Howitt
pp28-33, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p28
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Millions of generations old: Once lost, diversity of gene pools cannot be restored
by Michael T. Clegg
pp34-39, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p34
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Sidebar: Hot-button issues for Endangered Species Act reauthorization
by Patrick Y. O'Brien
pp35-37, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p35
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Biodiversity indicators in California: Taking nature's temperature
by Michael E. Soulé
pp40-44, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p40
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Sidebar: Setting priorities for conserving endangered species
by Katherine Ralls
pp43, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p43
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In California: ‘Agrobiodiversity’ key to agricultural productivity
by Calvin O. Qualset , Patrick E. McGuire , Marilyn L. Warburton
pp45-49, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p45
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Private landowners critical to saving California biodiversity
by Thomas Scott , Richard Standiford , Nanette Pratini
pp50-57, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p50
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Sidebar: Nation's richest insect diversity in California
by Greg Ballmer
pp51-52, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p51
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Sidebar: UCR's Biological Resources Information Unit: Local conservation planning backed by UC expertise
by Nanette Pratini
pp55, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p55
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Sidebar: Habitat fragmentation: the sum of the pieces is less than the whole
by Tom Scott , Nanette Pratini
pp56, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p56
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Conjunctive use of farmland adds value: Winter flooding of ricelands provides waterfowl habitat
by Sylvie M. Brouder , James E. Hill
pp58-64, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p58
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Sidebar: Residual rice seed is critical food for waterfowl
by Michael R. Miller , Glenn D. Wylie
pp61, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p61
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Sidebar: Waterfowl and rice in California's Central Valley
by Frederic A. Reid , Mickey E. Heitmeyer
pp62, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p62
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Society responds to contamination: Changes in pest control practices reduce toll on wildlife
by Daniel W. Anderson
pp65-72, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p65
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Sidebar: Unexpected side effects of chemicals acting as hormone mimics
by D. Michael Fry
pp67, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p67
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The case of Putah Creek: Conflicting values complicate stream protection
by Michael P. Marchetti , Peter B. Moyle
pp73-78, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p73
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Sidebar: The decline of sea-run fishes in California: An ongoing tragedy
by Michael P. Marchetti , Peter B. Moyle
pp74, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p74
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Sidebar: A truce in the water wars
by Michael P. Marchetti , Peter B. Moyle
pp77, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p77
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editorial, news, letters & science briefs

Farmers and ranchers: Stewards of the land
by W.R. Gomes
pp2, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p2
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What is biological diversity? Why do we care?
Editors
pp4, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p4
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Living with the Endangered Species Act: Conflicts, compromises arise at grassroots
Editors
pp5-6, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p5
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Perspective: Incentives are key to ESA
by Bob Vice
pp6, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p6
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Will the Endangered Species Act become extinct?
by William Robert Irvin
pp7, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p7
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Definitions
Editors
pp8, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p8
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Common questions: the Endangered Species Act
Editors
pp9, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p9
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Biodiversity Council aids land use planners
Editors
pp10, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p10
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Pioneer in genetics, conservation: Q & A with Ledyard Stebbins
Editors
pp79-80, doi#10.3733/ca.v049n06p79
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