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Product Description: This book was developed from a workshop on the "Effective Use of Ecological Modeling in Management," held in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on October 23-26, 2000. The workshop was sponsored by the Department of Defense's (DoD's) Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), the Army Research Of?ce, and the Engineering Research and Development Center of the Corps of Engineers as well as by the U...read more

Product Description: Applied Urban Ecology: A Global Framework explores ways in which the environmental quality of urban areas can be improved starting with existing environmental conditions and their dynamics. Written by an internationally renowned selection of scientists and practitioners, the book covers a broad range of established and novel approaches to applied urban ecology...read more

Ecological Applications presents a broad range of methods and techniques for managing environmental sustainability. This book examines ecological theory at the individual, populations, and community levels, and is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve the health of their local ecosystems. * Presents a broad range of methods and techniques for managing environmental sustainability * Focuses on ecological applications for sustainability including restoration, conservation, biosecurity, pest control, harvest management, and the design of reserves * Examines ecological theory at the individual, population and community levels * Considers economic and socio-political aspects

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This book is a basic introduction to environmental factors in the planning process and deals with air, climate, soils, geology, hydrogeology, surface water, biodiversity and the transformation of these factors to planning criteria. Tools in environmental oriented planning are: overlay techniques, GIS techniques, multicriteria evaluation. Planning types and levels like sector planning, integrated planning, environment impact assessment, state development, city planning and nature conservation planning are explained in detail.

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Product Description: Concise international (i.e. not focused on US) introduction to core ecology through key environmental issues such as biodiversity, global warming and habitat restoration.Ecological Principles and Environmental Issues provides an introduction to core ecology through key environmental issues such as biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, global warming and pollution...read more

Product Description: Frontiers in Ecology: Building the Links is a vital book, identifying the major links in ecology. Not only does it consider the role of ecology in the future, but it provides critical lessons from the past and present. It challenges researchers, managers, politicians and the general public to broaden their understanding of ecology and environmental management...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This book shows how our understanding of ecological systems can be used to address major environmental issues. Topics include: conservation of single species and habitats, habitat selection and management, pollution measurement and modelling, fisheries management, biological control of pests, release of genetically-engineered microorganisms, waste treatment, habitat restoration and problems in measuring large-scale environmental change...read more