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Ecological Restoration, Second Edition: Principles, Values, and Structure of an Emerging Profession
Andre F. Clewell
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Description for Ecological Restoration, Second Edition: Principles, Values, and Structure of an Emerging Profession
Paperback. Offers a treatment of the controversial topic of the restoration of semicultural ecosystems. This title includes a full discussion of the global issue of ecosystem impairment and the complex topics of what restoration recovery means and how it is accomplished. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 176 x 17. Weight in Grams: 642.
Originally published in 2007, Ecological Restoration has become one of the seminal books in this quickly developing field. This completely revised and reorganised edition presents up-to-date developments and current trends in the field by two of its leaders. Among its key features are: entirely new Virtual Field Trips, with additional examples woven into chapters; full treatment of the controversial topic of the restoration of semicultural ecosystems; up-to-date discussion of reference systems and reference models, which inform almost every aspect of restoration planning; and full discussion of the global issue of ecosystem impairment and the complex topics of what restoration recovery means and how it is accomplished. The authors focus on clarifying terminology, stressing the importance of precision in language for a field that is quickly becoming an established discipline. This new edition will be an invaluable resource for practitioners and theoreticians from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, ranging from backyard volunteers to highly trained academic scientists and professional consultants.
Product Details
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
631g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9781610911689
SKU
V9781610911689
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Andre F. Clewell
Andre F. Clewell is a consulting restoration practitioner and plant ecologist, and past president of the Society for Ecological Restoration. James Aronson is a restoration ecologist at the Center of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology, Montpellier, France, and the Missouri Botanical Garden in Saint Louis. He serves on the board of directors for the Society for Ecological Restoration.
Reviews for Ecological Restoration, Second Edition: Principles, Values, and Structure of an Emerging Profession
One of our best tools for confronting urgent global environmental challenges is ecological restoration, described with clarity and skill in this revised edition of the book that sets the standards in this field.
Peter H. Raven President Emeritus, Missouri Botanical Garden We know that investments in restoring ecological systems bring significant returns, enhancing the capacity of communities to adapt to climate change and improve food security, and leading to more effective efforts to alleviate poverty and protect the natural assets upon which economic growth depends. Clewell and Aronson have provided an unrivaled guidebook that enables readers to understand the science of ecological restoration, how it developed, and what to expect from this vitally important discipline in the future.
Pavan Sukhdev, author of Corporation 2020: Transforming Business for Tomorrow's World Highly recommended, especially for college and technical school library collections as well as for professionals in and aspirants to this exciting new scientific field.
Midwest Book Review successful....an easily readable book
Basic and Applied Ecology [T]his slim, accessible volume presents a comprehensive introduction to the subject....The reworked organizational structure of the text, new case studies, and other refinements further improve an already successful publication.
Quarterly Review of Biology The bottom line is that the two editions of this book are a great addition to anyone's library and occupy a unique position in the recent spate of restoration texts. Kudos to the authors.
Restoration Ecology
Peter H. Raven President Emeritus, Missouri Botanical Garden We know that investments in restoring ecological systems bring significant returns, enhancing the capacity of communities to adapt to climate change and improve food security, and leading to more effective efforts to alleviate poverty and protect the natural assets upon which economic growth depends. Clewell and Aronson have provided an unrivaled guidebook that enables readers to understand the science of ecological restoration, how it developed, and what to expect from this vitally important discipline in the future.
Pavan Sukhdev, author of Corporation 2020: Transforming Business for Tomorrow's World Highly recommended, especially for college and technical school library collections as well as for professionals in and aspirants to this exciting new scientific field.
Midwest Book Review successful....an easily readable book
Basic and Applied Ecology [T]his slim, accessible volume presents a comprehensive introduction to the subject....The reworked organizational structure of the text, new case studies, and other refinements further improve an already successful publication.
Quarterly Review of Biology The bottom line is that the two editions of this book are a great addition to anyone's library and occupy a unique position in the recent spate of restoration texts. Kudos to the authors.
Restoration Ecology