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Disturbance and Ecosystems - Components of Response (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983): H.A. Mooney Disturbance and Ecosystems - Components of Response (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983)
H.A. Mooney; Contributions by D Auclair; Edited by M. Godron; Contributions by F. A. Bazzaz, F S III Chapin, …
R2,976 Discovery Miles 29 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The earth's landscapes are being increasingly impacted by the activities of man. Unfortunately, we do not have a full understanding of the consequences of these disturbances on the earth's productive capacity. This problem was addressed by a group of French and U.S. ecologists who are specialists at levels of integration extending from genetics to the biosphere at a meeting at Stanford, California, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique. With a few important exceptions it was found at this meeting that most man-induced disturbances of ecosystems can be viewed as large scale patterns of disturbances that have occurred, generally on a small scale, in ecosystems through evolutionary time. Man has induced dramatic large-scale changes in the environment which must be viewed at the biosphere level. Acid deposition and CO increase are two 2 examples of the consequences of man's increased utilization of fossil fuels. It is a matter of considerable concern that we cannot yet fully predict the ecological consequences of these environmental changes. Such problems must be addressed at the international level, yet substantive mechanisms to do this are not available."

Landscape Heterogeneity and Disturbance (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987): D. J Bogucki Landscape Heterogeneity and Disturbance (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987)
D. J Bogucki; Edited by Monica G. Turner; Contributions by F.H. Bormann, E.O. Box, S P Bratton, …
R2,944 Discovery Miles 29 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Landscape pattern is generated by a variety of processes, including disturbances. In turn, the heterogeneity of the landscape may enhance or retard the spread of disturbance. The complex relationship between landscape pattern and disturbance is the subject of this book. It is designed to present an illustrative analysis of the topic, presenting the perspectives of several different disciplines. The book includes conceptual considerations, empirical studies, and management examples. Important features include: hypotheses about the spread of disturbance and the effects of scale changes in landscape studies; the multidisciplinary approach; and the explicit focus on the landscape level. The intended audience comprises graduate students, academics, and professionals interested in landscape ecology. The reader will receive a state-of-the-art treatment of a current topic in landscape ecology.

Changing Landscapes: An Ecological Perspective (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990): Izaak S. Zonneveld Changing Landscapes: An Ecological Perspective (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990)
Izaak S. Zonneveld; Assisted by J. Baudry; Edited by Richard T.T. Forman; Assisted by F. Burel, R.T.T. Forman, …
R1,559 Discovery Miles 15 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Landscape Ecology" is an emerging science of gaining momentum over the past few decades in the scientific as well as in the planning-management worlds. Although the field is rooted in biology and geography, the approaches to understanding the ecology of a landscape are highly divers. This hybrid vigor provides power to the field. One can no longer view a local ecosystem or land use in isolation from global areas and time frames. The surrounding landscape mosaic and the flows and movements in a landscape must be considered, especially the linkage between humans requiring resources provided by nature, the constraints on their use as well as the responding landscape.

Applying Ecological Principles to Land Management (Hardcover, 2001 ed.): Virginia H Dale Applying Ecological Principles to Land Management (Hardcover, 2001 ed.)
Virginia H Dale; Foreword by R.T.T. Forman; Edited by Richard A. Haeuber
R4,558 Discovery Miles 45 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume applies ecological principles and guidelines to understand past and current land use and land management; and more importantly, endeavors to promote more ecologically sound approaches to future land use and management decisions. The volume incorporates case studies from a wide variety of disciplines and perspectives. The case studies explore past and current land use decisions, on both public and private lands, and include practical approaches and tools for land-use decision-making. Perhaps the most important feature of the book is the linking of ecological theory and principle with applied land use decision-making - the theoretical and empirical are joined through concrete case studies of actual land use decision-making processes. In this volume, readers will find a statement of fundamental ecological principles that are relevant for land use planning and management, coupled with multiple in-depth explorations of the application of these principles in action. In addition, most case studies describe specific tools and approaches for incorporating endeavors to join fundamental ecological knowledge with cutting edge application in order to both educate and provide concrete guidance for decision-making. The intended audience is broad and multidisciplinary, from undergraduate and graduate level courses in environmental studies to professional land use planners. "Read this and Discover. Wisdom lies in these pages, a scarce and powerful attribute." from the Foreword by Richard Foreman.

Applying Ecological Principles to Land Management (Paperback, 2001 ed.): Virginia H Dale Applying Ecological Principles to Land Management (Paperback, 2001 ed.)
Virginia H Dale; Foreword by R.T.T. Forman; Edited by Richard A. Haeuber
R3,362 Discovery Miles 33 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume applies ecological principles and guidelines to understand past and current land use and land management; and more importantly, endeavors to promote more ecologically sound approaches to future land use and management decisions. The volume incorporates case studies from a wide variety of disciplines and perspectives. The case studies explore past and current land use decisions, on both public and private lands, and include practical approaches and tools for land-use decision-making. Perhaps the most important feature of the book is the linking of ecological theory and principle with applied land use decision-making - the theoretical and empirical are joined through concrete case studies of actual land use decision-making processes. In this volume, readers will find a statement of fundamental ecological principles that are relevant for land use planning and management, coupled with multiple in-depth explorations of the application of these principles in action. In addition, most case studies describe specific tools and approaches for incorporating endeavors to join fundamental ecological knowledge with cutting edge application in order to both educate and provide concrete guidance for decision-making. The intended audience is broad and multidisciplinary, from undergraduate and graduate level courses in environmental studies to professional land use planners. "Read this and Discover. Wisdom lies in these pages, a scarce and powerful attribute." from the Foreword by Richard Foreman.

Landscape Ecology (Hardcover, 99th): R.T.T. Forman Landscape Ecology (Hardcover, 99th)
R.T.T. Forman
R6,268 Discovery Miles 62 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This important new work--the first of its kind--focuses on the distribution patterns of landscape elements or ecosystems; the flows of animals, plants, energy, mineral nutrients and water; and the ecological changes in the landscape over time. Includes over 1,200 references from current ecology, geography, forestry, and wildlife biologcy literature.

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