Ecological Restoration provides a comprehensive overview of the strategies being used around the world to reverse human impacts on landscapes, ecosystems, and species. This book aims to improve the outcomes of restoration practice by strengthening the connections between ecological concepts and real-world decision-making. Students explore each topic considering both research-based knowledge and lessons learned from 19 actual restorations. Details of these ecological restorations, from underwater reefs to mines in hot deserts, are woven into each chapter, presented as case studies, and used in exercises.The book explains and applies basic concepts from many supporting fields that serve as the foundation for practice, including ecology, conservation biology, earth and water sciences, environmental design, and public policy. PART I: FOUNDATIONS AND FIRST STEPS Introduction Diagnosis and Goal-setting Restoration Planning Social and Institutional Support Monitoring and Assessment PART II: ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION APPROACHES Landform and Hydrology Soil and Water Quality Revegetation Invertebrates Vertebrates PART III: ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION CASES SUSAN M. GALATOWITSCH is from University of Minnesota, USA. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ecological Restoration provides a comprehensive overview of the strategies being used around the world to reverse human impacts on landscapes, ecosystems, and species. This book aims to improve the outcomes of restoration practice by strengthening the connections between ecological concepts and real-world decision-making. Students explore each topic considering both research-based knowledge and lessons learned from 19 actual restorations. Details of these ecological restorations, from underwater reefs to mines in hot deserts, are woven into each chapter, presented as case studies, and used in exercises.The book explains and applies basic concepts from many supporting fields that serve as the foundation for practice, including ecology, conservation biology, earth and water sciences, environmental design, and public policy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART I: FOUNDATIONS AND FIRST STEPS Introduction Diagnosis and Goal-setting Restoration Planning Social and Institutional Support Monitoring and Assessment PART II: ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION APPROACHES Landform and Hydrology Soil and Water Quality Revegetation Invertebrates Vertebrates PART III: ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION CASES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authors -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUSAN M. GALATOWITSCH is from University of Minnesota, USA. .Related Titles Raven Biology of Plants Biochemistry: A Short Course Sensation and Perception Molecular Biology The Roadmap to 100 An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology

PART I: FOUNDATIONS AND FIRST STEPS Introduction Diagnosis and Goal-setting Restoration Planning Social and Institutional Support Monitoring and Assessment PART II: ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION APPROACHES Landform and Hydrology Soil and Water Quality Revegetation Invertebrates Vertebrates PART III: ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION CASES