This discussion session will be moderated by Sacha Spector (CBC & Dept. of Entomology).

Bacles et al. (2006) Effective seed dispersal across a fragmented landscape. Science 311(3 Feb):628.

Hagen AN & Hodges KE (2006) Resolving critical habitat designation failures: reconciling law, policy, and biology. Conservation Biology 20(2):399-407.

Kremen et al. (2004) The area requirements of an ecosystem service: crop pollination by native bee communities in California. Ecology Letters 7:1109-1119.

Welcome to the first meeting of the AMNH Conservation Biology Discussion Group, hosted by the AMNH Center for Conservation Genetics. This session will be moderated by George Amato (CCG). The meetings will be held at the Staff Lounge (Dept. of Mammalogy).

Papers to be discussed:

Dixon et al. (2006) Effectiveness of a regional corridor in connecting two Florida black bear populations. Conservation Biology 20(1):155-162.

Jamieson et al. (2006) Inbreeding and endangered species management: is New Zealand out of step with the rest of the world? Conservation Biology 20(1):38-47.