Avian Effects Assessment: A Framework for Contaminants Studies: The Report of a Setac Workshop on 'Harmonised Approaches to Avian Effects assessment (Setac (Society).)

Ten papers suggest how to improve national regulations to require testing the impact on wild birds before pesticides and other chemicals are authorized for use. They offer a framework for testing and assessing the effects, case studies on assessment, and feedback to other groups that are responsible for revising avian test guidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The conclusion makes 15 specific recommendations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)