Repairing Damaged Wildlands: A Process-Orientated, Landscape-Scale Approach - Couverture souple

Whisenant, Steven G.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 052166540X ISBN 13 : 9780521665407

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

Provides a comprehensive strategy for the ecological restoration of any wildland ecosystem.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The interesting approach to ecological restoration described in this book will appeal to anyone interested in improving the ecological conditions, biological diversity, or productivity of damaged wildlands. Using sound ecological principles, the author describes how these ecosystems are stabilised and directed toward realistic management objectives using natural recovery processes rather than expensive subsidies. An initial emphasis on repairing water and nutrient cycles, and increasing energy capture, will initiate and direct positive feedback repair systems that drive continuing autogenic recovery. This strategy is most appropriate where landuse goals call for low-input, sustainable vegetation managed for biological diversity, livestock production, timber production, wildlife habitat, watershed management, or ecosystem services. Providing a comprehensive strategy for the ecological restoration of any wildland ecosystem, this is an invaluable resource for professionals working in the fields of ecological restoration, conservation biology and rangeland management.

Revue de presse

"An impressive command of the literature on this increasingly important subject." Northeastern Naturalist

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1999
• ISBN 10: 052166540X
• ISBN 13: 9780521665407
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 328
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible