FSD 2010 - News

5th International Symposium-Workshop on Frugivores and Seed Dispersal (1985-2010)

March issue of Tropical Conservation Science is live

In the last issue of Tropical Conservation Science, there are three papers of interest for those studying Frugivores and Seed Dispersal.

Bat and rodent diversity in a fragmented landscape on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico by Felipe Barragán et al.

Conservation of Colombian primates: an analysis of published research by Stevenson, Pablo R. et al.

Identifying important forest patches for the long-term persistence of the endangered golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) by Sara L. Zeigler et al.

Note also that as highlighed by the Editors "An important landmark of this issue is a paper on the role of women in traditional farming systems as practiced in home gardens in Bangladesh. The paper highlights the critical role women play in sustainable use of natural resources, in biodiversity conservation, in sustaining the family well-being and in contributing to the local and regional economy."