Primer of Ecological Restoration
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Primer of Ecological Restoration
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An overview of recent trends in ecological restoration, perfect for students.
The pace, intensity, and scale at which humans have altered our planet in recent decades is unprecedented. We have dramatically transformed landscapes and waterways through agriculture, logging, mining, and fire suppression, with drastic impacts on public health and human well-being. What can we do to counteract and even reverse the worst of these effects? Restore damaged ecosystems.
Primer of Ecological Restoration is a succinct introduction to the theory and practice of ecological restoration as a strategy to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems. In twelve brief chapters, the book introduces readers to the basics of restoration project planning, monitoring, and adaptive management. It explains abiotic factors such as landforms, soil, and hydrology that are the building blocks to successfully recovering microorganism, plant, and animal communities. Additional chapters cover topics such as invasive species and legal and financial considerations. Each chapter concludes with recommended reading and reference lists, and the book can be paired with online resources for teaching.
Perfect for introductory classes in ecological restoration or for practitioners seeking constructive guidance for real-world projects, Primer of Ecological Restoration offers accessible, practical information on recent trends in the field.
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Reviewers praise Dr Karen D. Holl's clear and comprehensive approach to ecological restoration. The Bulletin Journal Ecological Society of America highlights her expertise and the meaningful coverage of each restoration stage. The African Journal of Range and Forage Science notes the book's well-structured content, valuable for non-professionals and practitioners alike, emphasising its significance at the start of the UN Decade of Restoration. The concise chapters and recommended readings further enhance its practicality.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781610919722
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 March 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Island Press
Illustration: 2 photos, 19 illustrations
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 221.0mm
Height: 140.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Karen D. Holl is a professor of environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she teaches ecological restoration. She conducts research in the rainforests of Latin America and the chaparral, grassland, and riparian systems in California. She is an Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellow, Fellow of the California Academy of Sciences, and a co-winner of the Theodore Sperry Award of the Society for Ecological Restoration.
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