Applying Landscape Ecology in Biological Conservation
Kevin . Ed(S): Gutzwiller
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Description for Applying Landscape Ecology in Biological Conservation
Paperback. Landscape ecology and conservation biology are rapidly developing disciplines. This book brings together contributions from leaders in landscape ecology, and addresses the issue of how landscape ecology can help us understand, manage and maintain biodiversity. Editor(s): Gutzwiller, Kevin. Num Pages: 518 pages, 24 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 780.
Landscape ecology and conservation biology are rapidly developing disciplines, and a current synthesis of principles and applications in these two fields is needed under one cover. Many managers are not applying principles of landscape ecology in efforts to conserve biota, yet the loss of biological diversity could be reduced if broad-scale processes and patterns were consistently considered in management and conservation decisions. Bringing together insights from leaders in landscape ecology and conservation biology, this book explains how our knowledge about landscape ecology can help us understand, manage and maintain biodiversity. Beyond explaining pertinent concepts of landscape ecology and biological conservation ... Read more
Landscape ecology and conservation biology are rapidly developing disciplines, and a current synthesis of principles and applications in these two fields is needed under one cover. Many managers are not applying principles of landscape ecology in efforts to conserve biota, yet the loss of biological diversity could be reduced if broad-scale processes and patterns were consistently considered in management and conservation decisions. Bringing together insights from leaders in landscape ecology and conservation biology, this book explains how our knowledge about landscape ecology can help us understand, manage and maintain biodiversity. Beyond explaining pertinent concepts of landscape ecology and biological conservation ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
518
Condition
New
Number of Pages
518
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387953229
SKU
V9780387953229
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99-15
Reviews for Applying Landscape Ecology in Biological Conservation
From the reviews: "The … volume, ‘Applying Landscape Ecology in Biological Conservation,’ reviews how the different facets of landscape ecology apply to biological conservation. … This volume is extremely well organized, a testament to Gutzwiller’s leadership as editor. … offers more than a landscape perspective to students, scientists, and resource managers who wish to stem the current global ... Read more