The ethical use of plants in zoos: Informing selection choices, uses and management strategies

International Zoo Yearbook

Volumn 43, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 29-52

  Frediani, K ^a,b  

^a Paignton Zoo Environmental Park ^*  (United Kingdom)

^b Hortulanus   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Applied ethics; Botanical; Conservation; Curation of living collections; Development; Integrated zoo horticulture; Plant use; Strategic management; Zoological garden

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA;

EID: 59149095892     PISSN: 00749664     EISSN: 17481090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-1090.2008.00067.x     Document Type: Review

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