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Author : Mark E. Jensen,Patrick S. Bourgeron
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441986207
A rich set of protocols for the process of assessing the ecological make-up of the land so as to guide environmental decision-making.
Author : Virginia H. Dale,Richard A. Haeuber
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461300991
This volume incorporates case studies that explore past and current land use decisions on both public and private lands, and includes practical approaches and tools for land use decision-making. 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.
Author : Neville Ash
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597267113
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) is the most extensive study ever of the linkages between the world's ecosystems and human well-being. It is one of the most important conservation initiatives ever undertaken, and the ecosystem services paradigm on which it is based provides the standard for practice. This manual supplies the specific tools that practitioners of the paradigm need in order to extend their work into the future. The manual is a stand-alone "how to" guide to conducting assessments of the impacts on humans of ecosystem changes. It builds on the experiences and lessons learned from the MA global and sub-global assessment initiatives, with chapters written by well-known participants in those initiatives. It also includes insights gained from service-focused assessment activities since the completion of the MA in 2005.
Author : David R. Cressman,László Pintér,Ecologistics Limited,Kaveh Zahedi,International Institute for Sustainable Development,United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Environmental impact analysis
ISBN : 1895536235
Author : Jiquan Chen
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1600210473
The idea for this book grew out of: (1) the realisation that development of the theory of landscape ecology has now reached the point where rigorous field work is required to validate models, test assumptions and ideas of scaling theory, and refine our understanding of landscape features and their delineation; (2) the relative scarcity of compilations that have examined the role of field research or interdisciplinary management applications in advancing the science of landscape ecology; and (3) the increasing amount of information coming out of the Chequamegon Integrated Field Project (CIFP) on relevant topics. This book synthesises the experiences and lessons learned from the CIFP project and other relevant landscape studies in an attempt to demonstrate the utility of field studies and emerging technology to the advancement of the science. This book is organised to synthesise and update knowledge on research topics mentioned previously, with an emphasis on ecological consequences (i.e., implications for ecological function) of the approach to and understanding of these topics across levels of the ecological hierarchy.
Author : Lawrence A. Kapustka,Wayne G. Landis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470593011
An important guide to assessing and managing the environment from a landscape perspective Ecological relationships are nested within the landscape. Identifying the relevant spatial and temporal scales is critical for an effective understanding of ecological functions that human societies depend upon. Moreover, human encroachment into natural areas, or changes in climate, can alter spatial relationships, which in turn can negatively affect vital plant and wildlife patterns—and weaken economic structures needed to sustain human societies. This book is the first to combine multiple disciplines into one cohesive strategy to study these crucial connections, and looks toward building a social paradigm that embraces the dynamics of ecological systems. This book: Integrates landscape ecology, environmental risk assessment, valuation of ecological goods and services, and environmental management decision processes into one single source Includes chapters on quantitative measures, Bayesian modeling,¿economic analysis, and sustainable landscapes Covers marine, forest, agricultural, and pharmaceutical risk assessment Has a chapter on predicting climate change risk to ecosystems Has a companion ftp site with color graphics, animations, and risk assessment tools With material that is accessible across all knowledge levels, Environmental Risk Assessment and Management from a Landscape Perspective moves beyond looking solely at chemical contaminants to diagnose environmental threats, and aims to accomplish practical risk assessment in a manner that supports long-term sustainable management.
Author : D.S. Rothman,J. Rotmans
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203971000
A collection of papers prepared for the European Forum on Integrated Environmental Assessment's (EFIEA) Policy Workshop on Scaling Issues in Integrated Assessment, held from 12-19 July 2000.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Forest landscape management
ISBN : MINN:31951D02977013Y
The Interior Northwest Landscape Analysis System (INLAS) links a number of resource, disturbance, and landscape simulations models to examine the interactions of vegetative succession, management, and disturbance with policy goals. The effects of natural disturbance like wildfire, herbivory, forest insects and diseases, as well as specific management actions are included. The outputs from simulations illustrate potential changes in aquatic conditions and terrestrial habitat, potential for wood utilization, and socioeconomic opportunities. The 14 chapters of this document outline the current state of knowledge in each of the areas covered by the INLAS project and describe the objectives and organization of the project. The project explores ways to integrate the effects of natural disturbances and management into planning and policy analyses; illustrate potential conflicts among current policies, natural distrubances, and management activities; and explore the policy, economics, and ecological constraints associated with the application of effective fuel treatments on midscale landscapes in the interior Northwest.
Author : David P. Coulson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Demographic surveys
ISBN : MINN:31951D030014107
Author : Herman Karl,Lynn Scarlett,Juan Carlos Vargas-Moreno,Michael Flaxman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400725485
Environmental issues, vast and varied in their details, unfold at the confluence of people and place. They present complexities in their biophysical details, their scope and scale, and the dynamic character of human action and natural systems. Addressing environmental issues often invokes tensions among battling interests and competing priorities. Air and water pollution, the effects of climate change, ecosystem transformations—these and other environmental issues involve scientific, social, economic, and institutional challenges. This book analyzes why tackling many of these problems is so difficult and why sustainability involves more than adoption of greener, cleaner technologies. Sustainability, as discussed in this book, involves knowledge flows and collaborative decision processes that integrate scientific and technological methods and tools, political and governance structures and regimes, and social and community values. The authors synthesize a holistic and adaptive approach to rethinking the framework for restoring healthy ecosystems that are the foundation for thriving communities and dynamic economies. This approach is that of collective action. Through their research and practical experiences, the authors have learned that much wisdom resides among diverse people in diverse communities. New collaborative decision-making institutions must reflect that diversity and tap into its wisdom while also strengthening linkages among scientists and decision makers. From the pre-publication reviews: “Finally, we have a book that explains how science is irrelevant without people. It’s people who decide when and how to use science, not scientists. This book gives us a roadmap for how to really solve complex problems. It involves hard work, and creating new relationships between scientists and the public that don’t typically exist in our society.” -John M. Hagan, Ph.D. President, Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences
Author : Edward T. Wimberley
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780801892899
Nested Ecology provides a pragmatic and functional approach to realizing a sustainable environmental ethic. Edward T. Wimberley asserts that a practical ecological ethic must focus on human decision making within the context of larger social and environmental systems. Think of a set of mixing bowls, in which smaller bowls sit within larger ones. Wimberley sees the world in much the same way, with personal ecologies embedded in social ecologies that in turn are nested within natural ecologies. Wimberley urges a complete reconceptualization of the human place in the ecological hierarchy. Going beyond the physical realms in which people live and interact, he extends the concept of ecology to spirituality and the “ecology of the unknown.” In doing so, Wimberley defines a new environmental philosophy and a new ecological ethic.
Author : A. Amekudzi
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309088398
This report describes the transportation planning process and discusses where and how environmental factors can be addressed effectively at the state and metropolitan levels. This report should be especially useful to federal, state department of transportation (DOT), metropolitan planning organization (MPO), and local transportation planners, as well as other practitioners concerned with addressing environmental factors within transportation systems planning, priority programming, and project development planning leading to implementation. The research focused on environmental issues within the long-range transportation planning processes of state DOTs and MPOs and included the following: (1) a comprehensive review of recent literature; (2) a survey of approaches employed by state DOTs, MPOs, and environmental regulatory agencies; (3) a review of federal regulations and guidance on environmental factors; and (4) case studies to synthesize current practice in environmental planning.
Author : Dietrich Werner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662060834
Migration of humans and animals, plants and even microbes is a ubiquitous global phenomenon. This book covers all forms of migration - plant, microbial, animal or human - and their mutual impact in detail. The contributions in this book are the result of an innovative International Conference and OECD Workshop aimed at triggering off the interdisciplinary dialogue between natural scientists and socioeconomists.
Author : Charles H. Eccleston
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781439828748
Under the best of circumstances, preparing an environmental impact assessment (EIA) can be a complex and challenging task. Experience indicates that the scope and quality of such analyses varies widely throughout the U.S. as well as internationally. Written to help practitioners and decision-makers apply best professional practices in the developme
Author : Keith M. Reynolds,Paul F. Hessburg,Patrick S. Bourgeron
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642320002
Since 1997, the Ecosystem Management Decision Support (EMDS) system has been used around the world to support environmental analysis and planning in many different application areas, and it has been applied over a wide range of geographic scales, from forest stands to entire countries. An extensive sampling of this diversity of applications is presented in section 2, in which EMDS application developers describe the varied uses of the system. These accounts, together with the requisite background in section 1, provide valuable practical insights into how the system can be applied in the general domain of environmental management.