Science. 1976 Jan 23;191(4224):285-6. doi: 10.1126/science.191.4224.285.
The application of island biogeography theory to conservation practice is premature. Theoretically and empirically, a major conclusion of such applications-that refuges should always consist of the largest possible single area-can be incorrect under a variety of biologically feasible conditions. The cost and irreversibility of large-scale conservation programs demand a prudent approach to the application of an insufficiently validated theory.
岛屿生物地理学理论在保护实践中的应用尚不成熟。从理论和实证两方面来看，这种应用的一个主要结论——避难所应始终由尽可能大的单一区域组成——在各种可行的生物学条件下可能是不正确的。大规模保护计划的成本和不可逆性要求对应用验证不足的理论采取谨慎的方法。
