Restoring Disturbed Landscapes - Putting Principles Into Practice

Informationen zum Autor David J. Tongway is a soil scientist and ecologist formerly with CSIRO. He is currently an Honorary Fellow at CSIRO's Gungahlin laboratory in Canberra. John A. Ludwig is a plant and landscape ecologist formerly with New Mexico State University and CSIRO. He is currently an Honorary Fellow at CSIRO's laboratory in Atherton. Klappentext "Restoring Disturbed Landscapes" is a hands-on guide for individuals and groups seeking to improve the functional capacity of landscapes. The book presents a five-step! adaptive procedure for restoring landscapes that is supported by proven principles and concepts of ecological science. Abundantly illustrated with photos and figures that clearly explain concepts outlined in the book! "Restoring Disturbed Landscapes" is an engaging and accessible work designed specifically for restoration practitioners with limited training or experience in the field. It tells restorationists where to start! what information they need to acquire! and how to apply this information to their specific situations.

Product details

• Authors: John A Ludwig, John A. Ludwig, David J Tongway, David J Ludwig Tongway, David J. Tongway, David J. Ludwig Tongway
• Publisher: Island Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.11.2010
• EAN: 9781597265805
• ISBN: 978-1-59726-580-5
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: Science and Practice of Ecolog
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration