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Handbook of Ecological Restoration: Volume 2, Restoration in Practice
Martin R. Perrow
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Description for Handbook of Ecological Restoration: Volume 2, Restoration in Practice
Paperback. An essential handbook for anyone concerned with the restoration of aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems, worldwide. Editor(s): Perrow, Martin R.; Davy, Anthony J. Num Pages: 624 pages, 60 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1122.
The two volumes of this handbook provide a comprehensive account of the emerging and vibrant science of the ecological restoration of both habitats and species. Ecological restoration aims to achieve complete structural and functional, self-maintaining biological integrity following disturbance. In practice, any theoretical model is modified by a number of economic, social and ecological constraints. Consequently, material that might be considered as rehabilitation, enhancement, reconstruction or re-creation is also included. Restoration in Practice provides details of state-of-the-art restoration practice in a range of biomes within terrestrial and aquatic (marine, coastal and freshwater) ecosystems. Policy and legislative issues on all continents ... Read more
The two volumes of this handbook provide a comprehensive account of the emerging and vibrant science of the ecological restoration of both habitats and species. Ecological restoration aims to achieve complete structural and functional, self-maintaining biological integrity following disturbance. In practice, any theoretical model is modified by a number of economic, social and ecological constraints. Consequently, material that might be considered as rehabilitation, enhancement, reconstruction or re-creation is also included. Restoration in Practice provides details of state-of-the-art restoration practice in a range of biomes within terrestrial and aquatic (marine, coastal and freshwater) ecosystems. Policy and legislative issues on all continents ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
Number of Pages
624
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521047753
SKU
V9780521047753
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About Martin R. Perrow
Martin R. Perrow is an ecological consultant at ECON, an organisation that he founded in 1990 to bridge the gap between consultancy and research. He specialises in the restoration and rehabilitation of aquatic habitats, and is a leading exponent of biomanipulation. In addition to presenting his work to the scientific community, Martin has endeavoured to communicate his findings to the ... Read more
Reviews for Handbook of Ecological Restoration: Volume 2, Restoration in Practice
"These volumes are the comprehensive and definite resource available on restoration and should particularly interest academics, students, field scientists, practitioners, and policy makers. Highly recommended." Choice