Meet the editor

Levente Hufnagel is a full professor and the head of the Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Ecotheology, John Wesley Theological College, Budapest, Hungary, working on ecology, biogeography, ecological research methodology, ecotheology, and sustainability. He has more than 20 years of experience leading Hungarian academic institutions and teaching and supervising Ph.D., MSc, and BSc students from various social and cultural

backgrounds. He has more than 260 scientific publications (in both aquatic and terrestrial ecological aspects of plants, animals and microbes, at community as well as population level) to his credit. As a participant in several big ecological research and development projects, Dr. Hufnagel has significant experience in multidisciplinary cooperation. He has collaborated with more than 200 coauthors and is editor-in-chief of an international scientific journal. Dr. Hufnagel graduated from Eötvös Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary, with a master's degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and a Ph.D. in Hydrobiology. He obtained an additional Ph.D. in Agricultural Science from Szent István University, Gödöllő, Hungary, and several other degrees from Corvinus University of Budapest and Adventist Theological College, Hungary.

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## **Chapter 7 129** Giants on an Island: Threats and Conservation Challenges of Elephants Due to Herbivorous Diets *by Chandima Fernando and Duminda S.B. Dissanayake*

Preface

Humankind is an important but only a small part of the biosphere; the human race is just one of the many millions of species living on our planet. The existence of our species and the functionality and sustainability of our society, economy, and culture

The biosphere's state of health and its ability to provide services depend on the extent of the living communities of natural and near-natural habitats, their biomass, productivity, biological activity, and the high biodiversity that ensures their reliability and

The process of the historical unfolding of the global ecological crisis, at different stages, necessitated nature conservation activities of different levels and types (species, habitat, and biodiversity protection, in situ and ex-situ approaches, and

In the maintenance and conservation of our planet's biodiversity and ecosystem services, knowledge of current ecological and biogeographical patterns, changes in

This book, "New Insights into Protected Area Management and Conservation Biology", gives a useful report about this important applied scientific area. As such, it is sure to be a valuable resource for readers looking to gain some insight into the recent problems

**Levente Hufnagel**

Budapest, Hungary

John Wesley Theological College,

Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Ecotheology,

flora, fauna, and human society have outstanding importance.

depend on the ecosystem services provided by the rest of the biosphere.

flexibility.

passive or active management tools).

of conservation efforts.
