Landscape Ecology In The Dutch Context

Author : T.M. de Jong,J.N.M. Dekker,R. Posthoorn
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 687 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789004277939

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Landscape Ecology in the Dutch Context by T.M. de Jong,J.N.M. Dekker,R. Posthoorn Pdf

This book is the result of three symposia of the Dutch Society for Landscape Ecology (Werkgemeenschap voor Landschapsecologisch Onderzoek) about • the Dutch National Ecological Network • urban ecology • and civil infrastructure. The three topics - among others - show important contexts in which landscape ecologists do their research and apply their knowledge and skills. The book focuses on urbanisation, intensive land use and water management as characteristic features of the Netherlands and therefore presents an important view on landscape ecology in the Dutch context.

Author : Bas Pedroli,Anne van Doorn,Geert de Blust
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789004278073

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Europe's Living Landscapes by Bas Pedroli,Anne van Doorn,Geert de Blust Pdf

Landscape is one of the most fascinating assets of Europe. The great diversity in landscapes reflects a multitude of historical layers. This book presents the story of some of the most expressive European landscapes. It explores how engagement may safeguard and improve landscape identity for the future.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:919970359

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Landscape ecology of the dutch coast by Anonim Pdf

Author : O. Bastian,Uta Steinhardt
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781402009198

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Development and Perspectives of Landscape Ecology by O. Bastian,Uta Steinhardt Pdf

The book gives a fundamental representation of landscape ecology, which proves to be a young, but an interesting and very important trans-disciplinary science for the solution of environmental problems. Both the theoretical basis and practical application of landscape ecology are considered. Great value is attached to describe approaches and experiences from Germany and Central Europe, and to discuss them in an international context. The book is addressed to landscape planners, managers, conservationists and architects, to biologists and geographers, to colleges, universities, authorities, and to the general public being interested in ecological issues. Among the themes are e. g. the roots and the position of landscape ecology, problems of scale and dimension, landscape analysis, diagnosis, potentials, evaluation, change, prognosis, tools like remote sensing and information systems, spatial planning and nature conservation.

Author : Claire C. Vos,Paul Opdam
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401123181

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Landscape Ecology of a Stressed Environment by Claire C. Vos,Paul Opdam Pdf

This series presents studies that have used the paradigm of landscape ecology. Other approaches, both to landscape and landscape ecology are common, but in the last decade landscape ecology has become distinct from its predecessors and its contemporaries. Landscape ecol ogy addresses the relationships among spatial patterns, temporal pat terns and ecological processes. The effect of spatial configurations on ecological processes is fundamental. When human activity is an import ant variable affecting those relationships, landscape ecology includes it. Spatial and temporal scales are as large as needed for comprehension of system processes and the mosaic included may be very heteroge neous. Intellectual utility and applicability of results are valued equally. The International Association for Landscape Ecology sponsors this series of studies in order to introduce and disseminate some of the new knowledge that is being produced by this exciting new environmental science. Gray Merriam Ottawa, Canada Preface In Europe, during the seventies, landscape ecology emerged as a fusion of the spatial approach of geographers and the functional approach of ecologists. The latter focused on ecosystem functioning, regarding eco systems as homogeneous, almost abstract units in space, with input and output of energy and matter to and from the undefined surroundings.

Author : Henk Doing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Coastal ecology
ISBN : 9080075124

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Landscape Ecology of the Dutch Coast by Henk Doing Pdf

Author : Ellen M. van Bueren,Hein van Bohemen,Laure Itard,Henk Visscher
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400712942

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Sustainable Urban Environments by Ellen M. van Bueren,Hein van Bohemen,Laure Itard,Henk Visscher Pdf

The urban environment – buildings, cities and infrastructure – represents one of the most important contributors to climate change, while at the same time holding the key to a more sustainable way of living. The transformation from traditional to sustainable systems requires interdisciplinary knowledge of the re-design, construction, operation and maintenance of the built environment. Sustainable Urban Environments: An Ecosystem Approach presents fundamental knowledge of the built environment. Approaching the topic from an ecosystems perspective, it shows the reader how to combine diverse practical elements into sustainable solutions for future buildings and cities. You’ll learn to connect problems and solutions at different spatial scales, from urban ecology to material, water and energy use, from urban transport to livability and health. The authors introduce and explore a variety of governance tools that support the transformation process, and show how they can help overcome institutional barriers. The book concludes with an account of promising perspectives for achieving a sustainable built environment in industrialized countries. Offering a unique overview and understanding of the most pressing challenges in the built environment, Sustainable Urban Environments helps the reader grasp opportunities for integration of knowledge and technologies in the design, construction and management of the built environment. Students and practitioners who are eager to look beyond their own fields of interest will appreciate this book because of its depth and breadth of coverage.

Author : Annemarie van Paassen,Jolanda van den Berg,Eveliene Steingröver,Renate Werkman,Bas Pedroli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789086867240

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Knowledge in Action by Annemarie van Paassen,Jolanda van den Berg,Eveliene Steingröver,Renate Werkman,Bas Pedroli Pdf

Wageningen Univerisity and Research Centre is known for its practical and societally relevant research in spatial development. Stakeholders currently put much emphasis on participatory processes in landscape planning procedures. This poses a special challenge for research. What role does research play in our present world characterised by complexity, competing claims and development needs, and an increased concern for climate change and environmental impact? In the book 'Knowledge in Action' we explore different types of transdisciplinary research that scientists engage in. Depending on the societal context and the interests of local citizens, researchers apply different research approaches to optimally incorporate the various points of view in their research and promote processes enhancing dialogue and shared results. In the book authors present their research experiences: their theoretical inspiration, the research methodology applied to consult, share and collaborate with societal actors in order to create options for change. The book includes several striking examples from The Netherlands (both successful and less effective), and also innovative examples from communities in Africa and Asia. The authors reflect on opportunities, problems and dilemma's they had to deal with. They especially address how far the role and theoretical perspectives of collaborative researchers can lead them in action research. Can they limit themselves to joint knowledge production and learning processes or should they engage in strategic positioning, advocacy and entrepreneurship to make it happen? The book discusses the issues that researchers should consider when they position their research activities within ongoing developments at landscape level. Read the book and judge for yourself.

Author : Netherlands Society for Landscape Ecology
Publisher : Bernan Press(PA)
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : OCLC:311890398

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Perspectives in Landscape Ecology by Netherlands Society for Landscape Ecology Pdf

Author : Isaak Samuel Zonneveld
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : WISC:89055838700

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Land Ecology by Isaak Samuel Zonneveld Pdf

In this book Zonneveld notes what he heard himself telling his students during the last quarter of a century, and what he, his collaborators and students learned working together in the field on all continents and in all climates, from the marshes to the mountains, from the Arctic to the tropics, from the deserts to the rain forests, in empty areas and overcrowded ones. Zonneveld emphasizes an approach embracing the horizontal pattern as well as the systemic character of the land, from the limited site up to the scale of "Gaia". The binding element is the application of management and conservation of land as a "home range"; thus, land evaluation methodology and large area survey techniques based on sound landscape ecological principles, especially applicable in developing countries, are well represented in this book.

Author : Veerle Van Eetvelde
Publisher : Academia Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789038213798

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Marc-ante Landschappen by Veerle Van Eetvelde Pdf

Author : Mulugeta Dadi Belete
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000776010

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Ecohydrology-Based Landscape Restoration by Mulugeta Dadi Belete Pdf

This book provides an introduction to a fairly new approach to natural resources management practice entitled ecohydrology-based landscape restoration. Ecohydrology-based landscape restoration integrates landscape restoration practices with ecohydrology science and principles in order to help address the limitations of current management practices in developing countries. Focusing on both the theory and practice of implementing new management practices, the book includes conceptual designs and practical demonstrations for a variety of sites, including hillsides, farmlands, gullies, riparian buffers and wetlands, while also drawing on field research conducted in Ethiopia. The book puts forward principles for improving current practices, which include the better integration of hydrological and ecological concerns, the greater involvement of local communities, the adoption of indigenous practices, the establishment of green and semi-grey infrastructure as an ecohydrological systemic solution and the necessity of taking an adaptive approach to managing landscapes. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of water resource management, ecohydrology and landscape restoration as well as professionals involved in the restoration of landscapes in developing countries.

Author : Christina von Haaren,Andrew A. Lovett,Christian Albert
Publisher : Springer
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789402416817

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Landscape Planning with Ecosystem Services by Christina von Haaren,Andrew A. Lovett,Christian Albert Pdf

Human well-being depends in many ways on maintaining the stock of natural resources which deliver the services from which human’s benefit. However, these resources and flows of services are increasingly threatened by unsustainable and competing land uses. Particular threats exist to those public goods whose values are not well-represented in markets or whose deterioration will only affect future generations. As market forces alone are not sufficient, effective means for local and regional planning are needed in order to safeguard scarce natural resources, coordinate land uses and create sustainable landscape structures. This book argues that a solution to such challenges in Europe can be found by merging the landscape planning tradition with ecosystem services concepts. Landscape planning has strengths in recognition of public benefits and implementation mechanisms, while the ecosystem services approach makes the connection between the status of natural assets and human well-being more explicit. It can also provide an economic perspective, focused on individual preferences and benefits, which helps validate the acceptability of environmental planning goals. Thus linking landscape planning and ecosystem services provides a two-way benefit, creating a usable science to meet the needs of local and regional decision making. The book is structured around the Driving forces-Pressures-States-Impacts-Responses framework, providing an introduction to relevant concepts, methodologies and techniques. It presents a new, ecosystem services-informed, approach to landscape planning that constitutes both a framework and toolbox for students and practitioners to address the environmental and landscape challenges of 21st century Europe.

Author : P. Müller,C. Rathjens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400996199

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Landscape Ecology/Landschaftsforschung und Ökologie by P. Müller,C. Rathjens Pdf

Author : Bojie Fu,Bruce Jones K
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400765306

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Landscape Ecology for Sustainable Environment and Culture by Bojie Fu,Bruce Jones K Pdf

Climate change and the pressures of escalating human demands on the environment have had increasing impacts on landscapes across the world. In this book, world-class scholars discuss current and pressing issues regarding the landscape, landscape ecology, social and economic development, and adaptive management. Topics include the interaction between landscapes and ecological processes, landscape modeling, the application of landscape ecology in understanding cultural landscapes, biodiversity, climate change, landscape services, landscape planning, and adaptive management to provide a comprehensive view that allows readers to form their own opinions. Professor Bojie Fu is an Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chair of scientific committee at the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. Professor K. Bruce Jones is the Executive Director for Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Division at Desert Research Institute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA.