Critical review on the re-introduction of flagship species Critical review on the re-introduction of flagship species

Abstract

The reintroduction of salmon, wolves and bears has been in the news, but do they represent a true restoration of biodiversity? The authors discuss the advantages and limits to such projects, using as an example the re-introduction of salmon in the Rhine river. The reintroduction of salmon, wolves and bears has been in the news, but do they represent a true restoration of biodiversity? The authors discuss the advantages and limits to such projects, using as an example the re-introduction of salmon in the Rhine river.

Keywords

• INTRODUCTION OF SPECIES
• FISH
• MIGRATING SPECIES
• BIODIVERSITY