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Rodney Van Der Ree - Handbook of Road Ecology - 9781118568187 - V9781118568187
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Handbook of Road Ecology

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Description for Handbook of Road Ecology Hardcover. This authoritative volume brings together some of the world s leading researchers, academics, practitioners and transportation agency personnel to present the current status of the ecological sustainability of the linear infrastructure primarily road, rail and utility easements that dissect and fragment landscapes globally. Num Pages: 552 pages. BIC Classification: PS; RN; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 196 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1350.
Winner of the IENE Project Award 2016. This authoritative volume brings together some of the world s leading researchers, academics, practitioners and transportation agency personnel to present the current status of the ecological sustainability of the linear infrastructure primarily road, rail and utility easements that dissect and fragment landscapes globally. It outlines the potential impacts, demonstrates how this infrastructure is being improved, and how broad ecological principles are applied to mitigate the impact of road networks on wildlife. Research and monitoring is an important aspect of road ecology, encompassing all phases of a transportation project. This book covers research and ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
552
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781118568187
SKU
V9781118568187
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Rodney Van Der Ree
About the Editors: Associate Professor Rodney van der Ree has studied the impacts of human activities on biodiversity since the mid 1990s. His current focus includes urban ecology and road ecology, with a strong emphasis on improving research and monitoring and ensuring evidence-based information contributes to the design and management of infrastructure. Rodney is currently the Deputy Director of ... Read more

Reviews for Handbook of Road Ecology
In conclusion, the book provides a very important contribution to the understanding of the effects of linear infrastructures on wildlife. It is 'reader friendly' and practice driven, and I'm sure it will generate both further research and collaboration in the field, so that the highest beneficiary will be the natural vegetation and fauna. (Bulletin of the Eurasian Dry Grassland Group, ... Read more

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