Repairing Damaged Wildlands A Process-Orientated, Landscape-Scale Approach

Name: Repairing Damaged Wildlands A Process-Orientated, Landscape-Scale Approach
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ISBN: 9780521665407

ISBN-10: 052166540X

ISBN-13: 9780521665407

Edition: 1999

Authors: S. Whisenant, A. D. Bradshaw, J. L. Craig, W. Jordan, S. L. Pimm

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The unique approach to ecological restoration described in this book will appeal to anyone interested in improving the ecological conditions, biological diversity, or productivity of damaged wildlands. Using sound ecological principles, the author describes how these ecosystems are stabilized and directed toward realistic management objectives using natural recovery processes rather than expensive subsidies. An initial emphasis on repairing water and nutrient cycles, and increasing energy capture, will initiate and direct positive feedback repair systems that drive continuing autogenic recovery. This strategy is most appropriate where landuse goals call for low-input, sustainable vegetation…

Book details

List price: $74.99
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 11/11/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 328
Size: 5.98" wide x 8.90" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 1.342



Preface


Acknowledgments



Wildland degradation and repair



Assessing damage to primary processes



Repairing damaged primary processes



Directing vegetation change



Selecting plant materials



Site preparation and seedbed management



Planting



Planning repair programs for wildland landscapes


Literature cited


Index