Landscape Restoration Handbook Second Edition

Author : Donald Harker
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 902 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1999-02-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 142004866X

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Landscape Restoration Handbook, Second Edition by Donald Harker Pdf

Five years after the first edition of Landscape Restoration Handbook was published, its natural landscaping and ecological restoration techniques have become standard-and successful-practice throughout the nation. Now, the Landscape Restoration Handbook: Second Edition substantially widens the scope of the original work. Approximately 250 pages larger than the first edition, new and expanded chapters offer guidance on: Development of natural landscaping and ecological restoration programs Education, regional planning, and increased biological diversity Ecological communities species listings Scientific and common plant names associated with ecological communities Nurseries that propagate and sell native plants throughout the United States Naturalization has proven to be a "win-win" situation all around. Monetary costs that landowners are saving on maintenance and chemicals also translates to environmental benefits for the greater community. Landscape and golf course architects, urban planners, horticulturists, golf course superintendents and consultants have already put the Landscape Restoration Handbook to the test. Let the Second Edition bring you up-to-date on the numerous benefits of naturalization.

Author : Donald Harker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1993-06-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015041762686

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Landscape Restoration Handbook by Donald Harker Pdf

All the techniques presented in the original reference work, now on CD-ROM. Five years after the first edition of Landscape Restoration Handbook was published, its natural landscaping and ecological restoration techniques have become standard and successful practice throughout the nation. They are now in the Landscape Restoration Handbook on CD-ROM. Naturalization: mutually beneficial for environmental protection and cost savings By outlining the proper use of naturalization techniques, the print version gave landscape professionals a viable alternative to more intensive management approaches-ensuring a greater degree of environmental protection, while reducing various maintenance costs. Now you access these benefits on CD-ROM. A comprehensive guide to natural landscaping and ecological restoration

Author : D. Harker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:708387464

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Landscape Restoration Handbook by D. Harker Pdf

Author : Donald F. Harker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : TECHNOLOGY
ISBN : 0367801965

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Landscape Restoration Handbook by Donald F. Harker Pdf

Author : Jennifer Rietbergen-McCracken,Stewart Maginnis,Alastair Sarre
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Forest conservation
ISBN : OCLC:762627445

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The Forest Landscape Restoration Handbook by Jennifer Rietbergen-McCracken,Stewart Maginnis,Alastair Sarre Pdf

Author : Rudy J. Favretti,Joy Putman Favretti
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-28
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781442260788

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Landscapes and Gardens for Historic Buildings by Rudy J. Favretti,Joy Putman Favretti Pdf

It’s been more than forty years since the second edition of this landmark guide to the preservation and restoration of gardens and landscapes at historic sites was published. Since the last edition came out, author Rudy Favretti, the nation’s foremost authority in this area, has worked on many significant sites including both Monticello and Mount Vernon. New to this edition are: Personal case studies from the authors’ extensive experience in landscape restoration-preservation An in-depth look complete with color images of the archaeological excavations at Bacon’s Castle and Monticello in Virginia Seventy-three illustrations including eight color photos An enlarged and comprehensive bibliography Fully updated and added chapters based on new and emerging information in the field Further, Landscape and Gardens for Historic Buildings covers a wide array of topics including researching and planning, maintaining restored landscapes, identifying authentic flora, and selecting the right historical period, or a series of periods to show the evolution of the historic landscape.

Author : Andre F. Clewell,James Aronson
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781610910644

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Ecological Restoration by Andre F. Clewell,James Aronson Pdf

The field of ecological restoration is a rapidly growing discipline that encompasses a wide range of activities and brings together practitioners and theoreticians from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, ranging from volunteer backyard restorationists to highly trained academic scientists and professional consultants. Ecological Restoration offers for the first time a unified vision of ecological restoration as a field of study, one that clearly states the discipline’s precepts and emphasizes issues of importance to those involved at all levels. In a lively, personal fashion, the authors discuss scientific and practical aspects of the field as well as the human needs and values that motivate practitioners. The book: -identifies fundamental concepts upon which restoration is based -considers the principles of restoration practice -explores the diverse values that are fulfilled with the restoration of ecosystems -reviews the structure of restoration practice, including the various contexts for restoration work, the professional development of its practitioners, and the relationships of restoration with allied fields and activities A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of eight “virtual field trips,” short photo essays of project sites around the world that illustrate various points made in the book and are “led” by those who were intimately involved with the project described. Throughout, ecological restoration is conceived as a holistic endeavor, one that addresses issues of ecological degradation, biodiversity loss, and sustainability science simultaneously, and draws upon cultural resources and local skills and knowledge in restoration work.

Author : John Stanturf,David Lamb,Palle Madsen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400753266

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Forest Landscape Restoration by John Stanturf,David Lamb,Palle Madsen Pdf

Restoration ecology, as a scientific discipline, developed from practitioners’ efforts to restore degraded land, with interest also coming from applied ecologists attracted by the potential for restoration projects to apply and/or test developing theories on ecosystem development. Since then, forest landscape restoration (FLR) has emerged as a practical approach to forest restoration particularly in developing countries, where an approach which is both large-scale and focuses on meeting human needs is required. Yet despite increased investigation into both the biological and social aspects of FLR, there has so far been little success in systematically integrating these two complementary strands. Bringing experts in landscape studies, natural resource management and forest restoration, together with those experienced in conflict management, environmental economics and urban studies, this book bridges that gap to define the nature and potential of FLR as a truly multidisciplinary approach to a global environmental problem. The book will provide a valuable reference to graduate students and researchers interested in ecological restoration, forest ecology and management, as well as to professionals in environmental restoration, natural resource management, conservation, and environmental policy.

Author : Stewart Maginnis,Jennifer Rietbergen-McCracken,Alastair Sarre
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136553981

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The Forest Landscape Restoration Handbook by Stewart Maginnis,Jennifer Rietbergen-McCracken,Alastair Sarre Pdf

Forest loss and degradation have caused a decline in the quality of ecosystem services around the world. But fixing the problem takes more than just planting trees; practitioners increasingly realize that a landscape approach is essential. This handbook, authored and edited by international authorities in the field of forestry, is the first practical guide to using forest landscape restoration (FLR) to repair the damage done to forest lands by poor land management practice. Using research backed by respected institutions such as ITTO and the World Conservation Union (IUCN), it explains how to increase the resilience of landscapes and the communities they support through FLR. The main aim of FLR is not to re-establish pristine forest, even if this were possible; rather, the objective is to make landscapes more resilient and thereby keep future management options open. It also aims to support communities as they strive to increase and sustain the benefits they derive from land management. This book explains the concept of FLR and guides the reader through the steps that must be taken to put it into practice. It is an indispensable aid for practitioners in all aspects of forestry and natural resource management.

Author : John A. Stanturf,Mac A. Callaham
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128131947

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Soils and Landscape Restoration by John A. Stanturf,Mac A. Callaham Pdf

Soils and Landscape Restoration provides a multidisciplinary synthesis on the sustainable management and restoration of soils in various landscapes. The book presents applicable knowledge of above- and below-ground interactions and biome specific realizations along with in-depth investigations of particular soil degradation pathways. It focuses on severely degraded soils (e.g., eroded, salinized, mined) as well as the restoration of wetlands, grasslands and forests. The book addresses the need to bring together current perspectives on land degradation and restoration in soil science and restoration ecology to better incorporate soil-based information when restoration plans are formulated. Incudes a chapter on climate change and novel ecosystems, thus collating the perspective of soil scientists and ecologists on this consequential and controversial topic Connects science to international policy and practice Includes summaries at the end of each chapter to elucidate principles and key points

Author : David J Tongway,John A Ludwig
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781610910071

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Restoring Disturbed Landscapes by David J Tongway,John A Ludwig Pdf

Restoring Disturbed Landscapes is a hands-on guide for individuals and groups seeking to improve the functional capacity of landscapes. The book presents a five-step, adaptive procedure for restoring landscapes that is supported by proven principles and concepts of ecological science. Written by restoration experts with a wealth of experience teaching restoration principles and techniques to practitioners and would-be practitioners from a variety of backgrounds, the book offers: an outline of a science-based, ecologically sound approach to restoration discussion of the conceptual framework and rigorous principles that underlie the approach case studies of two types of restoration projects (restoring mined landscapes and restoring damaged rangelands) that illustrate how the approach, framework, and four key principles for restoring landscapes have been implemented a variety of scenarios that represent typical restoration problems and how those problems can be handled indicators for monitoring and how landscape function can be tracked and analyzed as part of a comprehensive monitoring program. Abundantly illustrated with photos and figures that clearly explain concepts outlined in the book, Restoring Disturbed Landscapes is an engaging and accessible work designed specifically for restoration practitioners with limited training or experience in the field. It tells restorationists where to start, what information they need to acquire, and how to apply this information to their specific situations.

Author : Steven I. Apfelbaum,Alan W. Haney
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781597268134

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Restoring Ecological Health to Your Land by Steven I. Apfelbaum,Alan W. Haney Pdf

Restoring Ecological Health to Your Land is the first practical guidebook to give restorationists and would-be restorationists with little or no scientific training or background the “how to” information and knowledge they need to plan and implement ecological restoration activities. The book sets forth a step-by-step process for developing, implementing, monitoring, and refining on-the-ground restoration projects that is applicable to a wide range of landscapes and ecosystems. The first part of the book introduces the process of ecological restoration in simple, easily understood language through specific examples drawn from the authors’ experience restoring their own lands in southern and central Wisconsin. It offers systematic, step-by-step strategies along with inspiration and benchmark experiences. The book’s second half shows how that same “thinking” and “doing” can be applied to North America’s major ecosystems and landscapes in any condition or scale. No other ecological restoration book leads by example and first-hand experience likethis one. The authors encourage readers to champion restoration of ecosystems close to where they live . . . at home, on farms and ranches, in parks and preserves. It provides an essential bridge for people from all walks of life and all levels of experience—from land trust member property stewards to agency personnel responsible for restoring lands in their care—and represents a unique and important contribution to the literature on restoration.

Author : Society for Ecological Restoration International
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781610916974

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Foundations of Restoration Ecology by Society for Ecological Restoration International Pdf

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Author : Ilan Chabay,Martin Frick,Jennifer Helgeson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128013533

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Land Restoration by Ilan Chabay,Martin Frick,Jennifer Helgeson Pdf

Land Restoration: Reclaiming Landscapes for a Sustainable Future provides a holistic overview of land degradation and restoration in that it addresses the issue of land restoration from the scientific and practical development points of view. Furthermore, the breadth of chapter topics and contributors cover the topic and a wealth of connected issues, such as security, development, and environmental issues. The use of graphics and extensive references to case studies also make the work accessible and encourage it to be used for reference, but also in active field-work planning. Land Restoration: Reclaiming Landscapes for a Sustainable Future brings together practitioners from NGOs, academia, governments, and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to exchange lessons to enrich the academic understanding of these issues and the solution sets available. Provides accessible information about the science behind land degradation and restoration for those who do not directly engage with the science allowing full access to the issue at hand. Includes practical on-the-ground examples garnered from diverse areas, such as the Sahel, Southeast Asia, and the U.S.A. Provides practical tools for designing and implementing restoration/re-greening processes.

Author : Adrian C. Newton
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Forest ecology
ISBN : 9782831713403

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Principles and practice of forest landscape restoration : case studies from the drylands of Latin America by Adrian C. Newton Pdf