The Historical Ecology Hand A Restorationist's Guide to Reference Ecosystems (The Science and Practice of Ecological...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 488 pages
• Published by: Island Press; REV edition August 12, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1597260339
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1597260336
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Product Description


The Historical Ecology Handbook makes essential connections between past and future ecosystems, bringing together leading experts to offer a much-needed introduction to the field of historical ecology and its practical application by on-the-ground restorationists.

Chapters present individual techniques focusing on both culturally derived evidence and biological records, with each chapter offering essential background, tools, and resources needed for using the technique in a restoration effort. The book ends with four in-depth case studies that demonstrate how various combinations of techniques have been used in restoration projects.

The Historical Ecology Handbook is a unique and groundbreaking guide to determining historic reference conditions of a landscape. It offers an invaluable enyclopedia of tools and techniques, and will be essential reading for anyone working in the field of ecological restoration.

About The Author
DAVE EGAN is editor of the journal Ecological Restoration at the University of Wisconsin- Madison Arboretum.

EVELYN A. HOWELL is professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and the Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.