Ecological Management: New Research

• Type: Book
• Date: 2008

Authors

Marta S. Alonso (Editor) Other; Irene M. Rubio (Editor) Other

Publisher

Nova Science Publishers

New York

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Chemical engineering

Other information

Abstract (EN): Ecological management is focused on maintaining and enhancing the natural values of land to conserve biological diversity. Land protection alone, however, does little to preserve the character of a natural area if impacts such as the introduction of invasive alien plants, or hydrologic disturbances are not also addressed. With continuing alteration of the land by human activity, many ecosystems have become fragmented or reduced to isolated islands surrounded by agricultural fields or developed areas. Ecological management is the key to successful stewardship and can be subdivided into five general categories: conservation planning, restoration, prescribed management, research and monitoring.This new book presents the latest research in the field.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

ISBN: 978-1-60456-786-1