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The last fifteen years have been a period of dramatic change, both
in the world at large and within the fields of ecology and
conservation. The end of the Cold War, the dot-com boom and bust,
the globalizing economy, and the attacks of September 11, among
other events and trends, have reshaped our worldview and the
political environment in which we find ourselves. At the same time,
emerging knowledge, needs, and opportunities have led to a rapid
evolution in our understanding of the scientific foundations and
social context of conservation.
Correction Lines is a new collection of essays from one of our most
thoughtful and eloquent writers on conservation, putting these
recent changes into perspective and exploring the questions they
raise about the past, present, and future of the conservation
movement. The essays explore interrelated themes: the relationship
between biological and social dimensions; the historic tension
between utilitarian and preservationist approaches; the integration
of varied cultural perspectives; the enduring legacy of Aldo
Leopold; the contrasts and continuities between conservation and
environmentalism; the importance of political reform; and the need
to "retool" conservation to address twentyfirst-century
realities.
Collectively the essays assert that we have reached a critical
juncture in conservation-a "correction line" of sorts. Correction
Lines argues that we need a more coherent and comprehensive account
of the past if we are to understand our present circumstances and
move forward under unprecedented conditions.
Meine brings together a deep sense of history with powerful
language and compelling imagery, yielding new insights into the
origins anddevelopment of contemporary conservation. Correction
Lines will help us think more clearly about the forces that have
changed, and are changing, conservation, and inspire us to address
current realities and future needs.
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 conditions of a landscape.
It offers an invaluable compendium of tools and techniques, and
will be essential reading for anyone working in the field of
ecological restoration.
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