Title: Ecological restoration : principles, values, and structure of an emerging profession /
Authors: Clewell, Andre F.; Aronson, James, 1953-; Society for Ecological Restoration International.
Publisher: Island Press,
Year: 2013
Subjects: Restoration ecology
Abstract: Originally published in 2007, "Ecological Restoration" has become one of the seminal books in this quickly developing field. This completely revised and reorganised edition presents up-to-date developments and current trends in the field by two of its leaders. Among its key features are: entirely new Virtual Field Trips, with additional examples woven into chapters; full treatment of the controversial topic of the restoration of semi-cultural ecosystems; up-to-date discussion of reference systems and reference models, which inform almost every aspect of restoration planning; and full discussion of the global issue of ecosystem impairment and the complex topics of what restoration recovery means and how it is accomplished. The authors focus on clarifying terminology, stressing the importance of precision in language for a field that is quickly becoming an established discipline. This new edition will be an invaluable resource for practitioners and theoreticians from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, ranging from backyard volunteers to highly trained academic scientists and professional consultants.
Contents: Overview -- Values and ecological restoration -- Disturbance and impairment -- Recovery -- Ecological attributes of restored ecosystems -- Semicultural landscapes and ecosystems -- Ecological references -- Approaches to restoration -- Project planning and evaluation -- Relationship of restoration to related fields -- Projects and the professional -- Moving restoration forward--together -- Glossary.