| Ecological Networks and Greenways: Concept, Design, Implementation Contributor(s): Jongman, Rob H. G. (Editor), Pungetti, Gloria (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521827760 ISBN-13: 9780521827768 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $199.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2004 Annotation: The establishment of ecological networks in Europe and greenways in America has required application of the principles of landscape ecology to land use planning. This book provides a thorough overview of recent developments, combining theoretical concepts of landscape ecology with the practice of landscape planning and management. In addition to biological and physical considerations for biodiversity protection and restoration, equal coverage is given to cultural and aesthetic issues illustrating how sustainable land use policies can be implemented. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Nature | Ecology - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General |
| Dewey: 304.2 |
| Series: Cambridge Studies in Landscape Ecology |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7" W x 9.8" (1.95 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jongman, Rob H. G.: - Rob Jongman is a Senior Researcher at Alterra Green World Research in Wageningen, The Netherlands.Pungetti, Gloria: - Gloria Pungetti is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Horticulture and Landscape at the University of Reading. |
