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Handbook of Ecological Indicators for Assessment of Ecosystem Health (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Handbook of Ecological Indicators for Assessment of Ecosystem Health (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Series: Applied Ecology and Environmental Management
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Continuing in the tradition of its bestselling predecessor, the
Handbook of Ecological Indicators for Assessment of Ecosystem
Health, Second Edition brings together world-class editors and
contributors who have been at the forefront of ecosystem health
assessment research for decades, to provide a sound approach to
environmental management and sustainable development. Significantly
updated and expanded, this authoritative resource details a proven
framework for selecting, evaluating, and validating ecological
indicators for ecosystem health assessment. It guides readers
through the application of this framework to a wide range of
ecosystems, including wetlands, estuaries, coastal zones, lakes,
forests, marine ecosystems, lagoons, agricultural systems,
landscapes, and rivers. The text synthesizes material from a
variety of books, journals, and private research, to consider
biodiversity, energy needs, ecological economics, and natural
capital in the measurement of ecological health. Organized for ease
of reference, the first part of the handbook provides the required
theoretical background. It presents a complete overview of all
relevant ecological indicators-including thermodynamics, resilience
estimates, exergy, and emergy indicators. The second part focuses
on how to effectively apply the ecological indicators to a number
of important ecosystems. It includes many examples and case studies
that clearly illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of each
method for specific applications. Offering first-hand insight and
practical guidance from practitioners in the field, this complete
resource supplies the tools and the well-rounded understanding
required to diagnose the health of virtually any ecosystem with
much improved accuracy.
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