Restoration Ecology (ePub)

Enlarged, enhanced and internationalized edition of the first
restoration ecology textbook to be published, with foreword by Dr.
Steven Whisnant of Texas A&M University and Chair of the
Society of Ecological Restoration.

Since 2006, when the first edition of this book appeared, major
advances have taken place in restoration science and in the
practice of ecological restoration. Both are now accepted as key
components of the increasingly urgent search for sustainability at
global, national, and community levels - hence the phrase
'New Frontier' in the title. While the first edition focused on
ecosystems and landscapes in Europe, this new edition covers biomes
and contexts all over the world. Several new chapters deal with
broad issues such as biological invasions, climate change, and
agricultural land abandonment as they relate to restoration science
and ecological restoration. Case studies are included from
Australia, North America, and the tropics.

This is an accessible textbook for senior undergraduate and
graduate level students, and early career scientists. The book also
provides a solid scientific background for managers, volunteers,
and mid-career professionals involved in the practice of ecological
restoration.

Review of the first edition:

"I suspect that this volume will find its way onto the shelves
of many restoration researchers and practitioners and will be used
as a key text in graduate courses, where it will help fill a large
void. My own copy is already heavily bookmarked, and will be a
constant source of research ideas and lecture material."
(Environmental Conservation)

Companion Website:

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