The buffer effect and the selection of protected areas for waterbirds in Britain

Author(s): Jackson, S.F., Kershaw, M & Gaston, K.J.

Published: January 2004

Journal: Biological Conservation Volume: 120

Digital Identifier No. (DOI): 10.1016/j.biocon.2004.02.006

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