Acknowledgements -- Table of Contents -- Section I: Delaware's Biological Diversity - A Valuable Resource -- Chapter 1: Delaware's Biological Diversity - Values, Trends, and the Future -- Chapter 2: Principles of Conservation -- Section II: Delaware's Law, Policy, and Management: Opportunities For the Conservation of Biological Diversity -- Introduction -- Chapter 3: Planning Mechanisms -- Chapter 4: Laws and Regulations Related to Species and Habitat Protection -- Chapter 5: Protection of Open Space in Delaware -- Chapter 6: Management and Research -- Chapter 7: Private Landowner Outreach, Assistance, Taxation, and Incentive Programs -- Section III: Statewide Biodiversity Conservation -- Chapter 8: Toward a Comprehensive Strategy For Delaware -- Appendix I: Acronyms -- Appendix II: Delaware Contacts: Federal, State, and Local.