This book presents a multitude of ways in which careless development can cause great damage to biodiversity. Guidebook of Biodiversity Principles for Developers and Planners presents two scenarios: the left represents careless development and the right, the recommended alternative. The guidelines are arranged in a number of sections covering the major ecosystems of a country. In most cases the improvements carry no extra cost; in some, they are cheaper; but in either case they will make a big difference to the local quality of life and quality of the environment.