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Record Nr.

UNINA9910494719403321

Autore

Holl Karen Davis

Titolo

Primer of ecological restoration / / Karen D. Holl

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C. : , : Island Press, , [2020]

ISBN

1-61091-973-4

9781610919739

9781610919722

1610919726

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xvi, 202 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

333.73/153

Soggetti

Restoration ecology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Published in cooperation with the Society for Ecological Restoration."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-191) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- About Island Press -- Subscribe -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Why Restore Ecosystems? -- 2. Defining Restoration -- 3.Project Planning -- 4.Monitoring and Adaptive Management -- 5.Applying Ecological Knowledge to Restoration -- 6. Landform and Hydrology -- 7. Soil and Water Quality -- 8. Invasive Species -- 9. Revegetation -- 10. Fauna -- 11. Legislation -- 12. Paying for Restoration -- Glossary -- References -- Case Studies and Online Resources -- About the Author -- Index -- IP Board of Directors.

Sommario/riassunto

"This would be a primer on the topic of ecological restoration, written in straightforward accessible language that educated nonexperts can understand. The book would emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of the discipline and the need for restorationists to have a working knowledge of everything from ecosystem functioning to project management expertise to public policy and outreach. The beauty of this primer is its straightforward coverage of each relevant topic and suggestions for follow-up readings should a student or class instructor wish to delve further into particular areas"--