Applied Biodiversity Sciences Perspectives Series:
Advancing Conservation with Innovative Ideas from the Future Generation

The Applied Biodiversity Sciences (ABS) Perspectives is a collection of essays and research papers written by graduate students involved in the NSF-IGERT Applied Biodiversity Sciences program through Texas A & M University. This is an electronic publication that shares insights into relevant issues in the social and biological sciences. The ABS Perspectives aims to advance conservation theory and practice with innovative ideas and opinions of the authors – the future generation of conservation professionals.


Volume 1

Perspective, no. 1: Ecological and Social Dimensions of Re-wildling

Sofía Agudelo
Amanda Bentley
Chevaun McCray
David Toledo


Perspective, no. 2: Payments for Ecosystem Services as a Potential Conservation Tool to Mitigate Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon (pdf)

Katherine Dennis
Carena J. van Riper
Margot A. Wood


Perspective, no. 3: Do Wildlife Trade Bans Enhance or Undermine Conservation Efforts? (pdf)

Anna Santos
Thitikan Satchabut
Gabriela Vigo Trauco