Ecology of Greenways. Design and Function of Linear Conservation Areas . University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Viewed holistically, as in this volume, greenways are an excellent mechanism for understanding links between design and ecology in landscape planning. The editors bring together chapters on the history, science, and development of greenways in much the same way that greenways connect different pieces of the landscape mosaic.
Emphasis is on the role of greenways in countering habitat loss and fragmentation.
Of particular note is Chapter 6, written by Paul Hellmund. Hellmund synthesizes the material of the preceding chapters to produce a method for ecological greenway design that stresses protection of natural features and processes in and adjacent to the project area. A detailed appendix to Chapter 6 outlines questions integral to ecological greenway design as well as potential sources of information to help answer such questions. Landscape Ecology . Argues for choosing management strategies for forested landscapes based on initial spatial structure and a desired future landscape pattern.