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The Historical Ecology Handbook. A Restorationist's Guide to Reference Ecosystems.
. Ed(S): Egan, Dave; Howell, Evelyn A.
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Paperback. Offers an introduction to the field of historical ecology, and its practical application by restorationists. This book offers a useful compendium of tools and techniques, and will be of assistance for those working in the field of ecological restoration. Editor(s): Egan, Dave; Howell, Evelyn A. Series: Science & Practice of Ecological Restoration. Num Pages: 457 pages, tables, figures, maps, photos, boxes, appendixes, glossary, index. BIC Classification: RNCB; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 708.
"The Historical Ecology Handbook" makes essential connections between past and future ecosystems, bringing together leading experts to offer a much-needed introduction to the field of historical ecology and its practical application by on-the-ground restorationists. Chapters present individual techniques focusing on both culturally derived evidence and biological records, with each chapter offering essential background, tools, and resources needed for using the technique in a restoration effort. The book ends with four in-depth case studies that demonstrate how various combinations of techniques have been used in restoration projects. "The Historical Ecology Handbook" is a unique and groundbreaking guide to determining historic reference ... Read more
"The Historical Ecology Handbook" makes essential connections between past and future ecosystems, bringing together leading experts to offer a much-needed introduction to the field of historical ecology and its practical application by on-the-ground restorationists. Chapters present individual techniques focusing on both culturally derived evidence and biological records, with each chapter offering essential background, tools, and resources needed for using the technique in a restoration effort. The book ends with four in-depth case studies that demonstrate how various combinations of techniques have been used in restoration projects. "The Historical Ecology Handbook" is a unique and groundbreaking guide to determining historic reference ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
457
Condition
New
Series
Science & Practice of Ecological Restoration
Number of Pages
488
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9781597260336
SKU
V9781597260336
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Ref
99-15
About . Ed(S): Egan, Dave; Howell, Evelyn A.
DAVE EGAN is editor of the journal Ecological Restoration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. EVELYN A. HOWELL is professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and the Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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