Ecoregions

Author : Robert G. Bailey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781493905249

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Ecoregions by Robert G. Bailey Pdf

Global warming and human-driven impacts are changing the World’s ecological zones. This book applies the principles described in Bailey’s Ecosystem Geography: From Ecoregions to Sites, 2nd ed. (Springer 2009, 1st ed. 1996) to describe and characterize the major terrestrial and aquatic ecological zones of the Earth. Bailey’s system for classifying these zones has been adopted by major organizations such as the U.S. Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy and this book is a significant contribution to a long tradition of classifying and studying the world’s ecological regions or ecoregions. It includes two color maps that show the major ecoregions of the continents and oceans. Also included are: - 106 illustrations with 55 in full color - A new chapter on mountains is included. - There are new sections that address concerns about how eco regions are changing under the relentless influence of humans and climate change - Another new feature is the discussion of using eco regional patterns to transfer research results and select sites for detecting climate change effects on ecosystem distribution - Use of ecoregional patterns to design monitoring networks and sustainable landscapes - Fire regimes in different regional ecosystems and their management implications.

Author : G. A. Padbury,Donald F. Acton,Colette T. Stushnoff,University of Regina. Canadian Plains Research Center,Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management
Publisher : University of Regina Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0889770972

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The Ecoregions of Saskatchewan by G. A. Padbury,Donald F. Acton,Colette T. Stushnoff,University of Regina. Canadian Plains Research Center,Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management Pdf

This book describes the ecoregions of Saskatchewan, following a hierarchical framework for terrestrial ecosystems in Canada. The introduction reviews ecological land classification and the various interrelated factors that are involved in the development of ecosystems: geology, water, climate, vegetation, soils, wildlife, and human impacts. The main section describes the province within the context of the four ecozones and 11 ecoregions that were identified in the framework. For each ecoregion, the book provides a description of the physical setting, such as geology & climate, as well as the biological features that have developed in response to this physical environment. The impact of human activities on the ecology of the area concludes each of these descriptions. Appendices include lists of animal & plant species found in Saskatchewan and a glossary.

Author : Taylor H. Ricketts
Publisher : Washington, D.C. : Island Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951D019117510

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Terrestrial Ecoregions of North America by Taylor H. Ricketts Pdf

Lauded in the New York Times science section as "a sweeping analysis of the ecosystems of the United States and Canada," this volume represents an unparalleled source of information and data for scientists and conservationists working in North America. Using a rigorous ecoregion-based approach, rather than the more common state-by-state analysis, a team of scientists from World Wildlife Fund has produced a stunning and comprehensive assessment of the current status of biodiversity in North America north of Mexico. Terrestrial Ecoregions of North America begins with six chapters that present the rationale for the ecoregion approach, describe the biological distinctiveness of North American ecoregions, assess the level of threats facing each, present a conservation agenda for the next decade, and set forth recommendations for preserving and restoring biodiversity. In addition, nineteen essays by leading scientists address specific topics such as the effect of cattle on riparian areas, and the problem of invasive exotic plant species. Following the main text are substantial appendixes that describe each ecoregion in detail, including information on: unique features of the ecoregion that set it apart from the others its biological distinctiveness, threats to habitats and wildlife, and important sites for conservation activities that enhance biodiversity conservation in the ecoregion conservation partners working in the ecoregion, including addresses and other contact information the relationship of the ecoregion to other classification schemes literature cited for that ecoregion One of the most useful and unique features of the book is the series of thirty full-color maps that present essential information about the ecoregions and the biodiversity they contain in a compelling and easily understood graphical format. The ecoregion-based approach has been adopted by many conservation groups as the most effective way to ward off massive losses of biodiversity, and this volume provides a road map to that important new strategy. With a significant number of previously unpublished data sets and new analytic approaches, Terrestrial Ecoregions of North America is both a guidebook for describing the biological wealth of the continent and a handbook for restoring and conserving it. It will be an essential reference for anyone concerned with biodiversity conservation in North America.

Author : Alisa L. Gallant
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1998-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788148966

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EcoRegions of Alaska by Alisa L. Gallant Pdf

Produced as a framework for organizing and interpreting environmental data for inventory, monitoring, and research efforts. The descriptions of the 20 ecoregions of Alaska contained in this guide were derived by synthesizing information on the geographic distribution of environmental factors such as climate, terrain, soils, and vegetation. The specific procedures and materials used to delineate the ecoregion boundaries are documented, and the environmental characteristics in each ecoregion are described. Accompanied by a full-color oversize map of the ecoregions, their boundaries, and transitional areas. 42 full-color photos.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biogeography
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173015250538

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Ecological Regions of North America by Anonim Pdf

This volume represents a first attempt at holistically classifying and mapping ecological regions across all three countries of the North American continent. A common analytical methodology is used to examine North American ecology at multiple scales, from large continental ecosystems to subdivisions of these that correlate more detailed physical and biological settings with human activities on two levels of successively smaller units. The volume begins with an overview of North America from an ecological perspective, concepts of ecological regionalization. This is followed by descriptions of the 15 broad ecological regions, including information on physical and biological setting and human activities. The final section presents case studies in applications of the ecological characterization methodology to environmental issues. The appendix includes a list of common and scientific names of selected species characteristic of the ecological regions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951P006886736

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U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper by Anonim Pdf

Author : Eric D. Wikramanayake
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1559639237

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Terrestrial Ecoregions of the Indo-Pacific by Eric D. Wikramanayake Pdf

Terrestrial Ecoregions of the Indo-Pacific offers a comprehensive examination of the state of the Indo-Pacific's biodiversity and habitats, moving beyond endangered or charismatic species to quantify for the first time the number of mammal and bird species, including endemics, in each ecoregion.

Author : James M. Omernik,Alisa L. Gallant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Ecological regions
ISBN : UIUC:30112024656305

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Ecoregions of the Upper Midwest States by James M. Omernik,Alisa L. Gallant Pdf

Author : Tara A. C. Wilkinson,Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec)
Publisher : Instituto Nacional de Ecología
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9782923358413

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Marine Ecoregions of North America by Tara A. C. Wilkinson,Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec) Pdf

Describes and maps the North American oceanic and coastal waters, classifying them into 24 marine ecoregions, according to oceanographic features and geographically distinct assemblages of species. Descriptive profiles of the ecoregions describe their key features, in terms of physical, oceanographic, and biological characteristics, as well as human impacts. The book is intended to provide a framework for collecting and organizing information on these regions, and to encourage a sense of joint responsibility and a collaborative strategic approach to dealing with the challenges of conserving the regions' shared oceans.

Author : Renee O'Brien
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Ecosystem management
ISBN : MINN:31951D01471556X

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Forest Resources of Northern Utah Ecoregions by Renee O'Brien Pdf

Author : Robert G. Bailey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387895161

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Ecosystem Geography by Robert G. Bailey Pdf

This book outlines a system that subdivides the Earth into a hierarchy of increasingly finer-scale ecosystems that can serve as a consistent framework for ecological analysis and management. The system consists of a three-part, nested hierarchy of ecosystem units and associated mapping criteria. This new edition has been updated throughout with new text, figures, diagrams, photographs, and tables.

Author : Robert G. Bailey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461223580

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Ecosystem Geography by Robert G. Bailey Pdf

The analysis and management of ecosystems rely increasingly on sound geographical knowledge. Ecosystem Geography is a landmark contribution which brings the geographer's tools - maps, scales, boundaries, and units - to the study of ecosystems. The author, a senior geographer and program manager with the U.S. Forest Service, has distilled more than two decades of research on ecosystem mapping and classification. His work has had a growing influence on how government and academic scientists are using ecological data to monitor biodiversity, manage land holdings, and interpret the results of climatic change. Ecosystem Geography features spectacular graphics, including diagrams, photographs, and abundant maps. It will be welcomed by ecologists, geographers, land and resource specialists, and anyone involved in the study of ecosystems.

Author : Jon Marco Church
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134655366

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Ecoregionalism by Jon Marco Church Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of environmental regionalism at the international level, analyzing the concept and identifying recurring patterns from six in-depth case studies. While ecoregions or environmental regions are defined on ecological boundaries rather than administrative criteria, ecoregionalism is the idea that regional dynamics should cluster around ecoregions, while ecoregionalization is the tendency of regional dynamics to cluster around ecoregions. Focusing on the international level, this book presents six cases of ecoregional processes from around the world and the regional environmental agreements: two are terrestrial, the Alps and the Andes; two are marine, the Mediterranean Sea and the Baltic Sea; two are related to freshwater ecosystems: the Amu Darya in Central Asia and the Great Lakes in North America. The book analyzes both ecoregional processes focused on the environment, as well as intersectoral ecoregional processes. The case studies are analyzed based on the ecoregional governance framework, developed by the author for this book. Despite the diversity of context, the similarity of the governance system of the six cases is striking. Several recurring patterns have been identified, which may also extend to the subnational level. They are not design principles, but may be taken into consideration for the design or redesign of current and future regional environmental agreements and processes. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of environmental politics, natural resource management, spatial planning and international relations.

Author : Bruce Dvorak
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030583958

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Ecoregional Green Roofs by Bruce Dvorak Pdf

This book studies the application of green roofs in ecoregions of the western United States and Canada. While green roofs were intended to sustain local or regional vegetation, this volume describes how green roofs in their modern form are typically planted with a low-diversity mix of sedums from Europe or Asia. The authors demonstrate how in the western USA and Canada many green roofs have been designed with native plants and have been found to thrive. Part I of this book covers theory and an overview of ecoregions and their implications for green roofs. In Part II vegetation from prairies, deserts, montane meadows, coastal meadows, and scrub and sub-alpine habitats are explored on seventy-three ecoregional green roofs. Case studies explore design concepts, materials, watering and maintenance, wildlife, plant species, and lessons learned. Part III covers an overview of ecoregional green roofs and a future outlook. This book is aimed at professionals, designers, researchers, students and educators with an interest in green roofs and the preservation of biodiversity.

Author : Robert G. Bailey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780387954295

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Ecoregion-Based Design for Sustainability by Robert G. Bailey Pdf

Robert Bailey is an established authority on ecosystems, and his previous works, Ecosystem Geography and Ecoregions have sold well; Fully illustrated with color diagrams and maps; Includes a Glossary to define terms which may be unfamiliar to professionals working in this cross-disciplinary field; Provides a Resource Guide and a Sources and Recommended Reading section to aid readers who require additional information; Presents a modified approach to land management and conservation in a non-technical and engaging manner