Ecological Networks and Greenways
Concept, Design, Implementation

Combines theoretical concepts of landscape ecology with the practice of landscape planning.

Rob H. G. Jongman (Edited by), Gloria Pungetti (Edited by)

9780521535021, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 1 July 2004

368 pages, 110 b/w illus. 34 tables
24.7 x 17.6 x 1.9 cm, 0.765 kg

'… excellent and timely … an important book that deserves to be read by all of us involved in modern conservation practice.' Biologist

The establishment of ecological networks in Europe and greenways in America has required some of the most advanced applications of the principles of landscape ecology to land use planning. This book provides a thorough overview of recent developments in this emerging field, combining theoretical concepts of landscape ecology with the actual practice of landscape planning and management. In addition to biological and physical considerations important to biodiversity protection and restoration, equal weight is given to cultural and aesthetic issues to illustrate how sympathetic, sustainable land use policies can be implemented. Examples are given for large scale areas (Estonia and Florida) as well as regional areas such as Milano, Chicago and the Argentinian Yungas. This invaluable book will provide a wealth of information for all those concerned with biodiversity conservation through networks and greenways and their relevance to the planning process, whether researcher, land manager or policy maker.

1. Introduction Rob H. G. Jongman and Gloria Pungetti
2. The context and concept of ecological networks Rob H. G. Jongman
3. Greenways in the USA: theory, trends and prospects Jack F. L. Ahern
4. Ecological functioning of ecological networks: a species perspective Jana Verboom and Rogier Pouwels
5. Impacts of roads on ecological networks and integration of conservation and transportation planning: Florida as a case study Daniel J. Smith
6. Ecological corridors on an European scale: a typology and identification of target species Irene M. Bouwma, Ruud P. B. Foppen and Alexander J. F. M. Van Opstal
7. Planning the future landscape between nature and culture Gloria Pungetti and Bernardino Romano
8. From models to reality: design and implementation process Marius Bolck, Giuseppe De Togni, Theo Van der Sluis and Rob H. G. Jongman
9. Design of the Pan-European ecological network: a national level attempt Kalle Remm, Ülo Mander, Mart Kulvik and Kalev Sepp
10. Ecological 'black spots' within the ecological network: an improved design for rural road networks amelioration Rinus F. Jaarsma
11. An ecological network for the Milano region based on focal species Renato Massa, Luciano Bani, Marco Baietto, Luciana Bottoni and Emilio Padoa Schioppa
12. Connecting corridors: implementing metropolitan greenway networks in North America Donna L. Erickson
13. The Florida Statewide Greenways Project, its realisation and political context Thomas S. Hoctor, Margaret H. Carr, Paul D. Zwick and David S. Maehr
14. The ecological network development in the Yungas, Argentina: planning economic and social aspects Daniel Somma, Maria Bettina Aued and Lía Bachman
15. The river corridor of the Guadiamar Antonio Mora and José M. Arenas
16. Conclusions: into the 21st century Rob H. G. Jongman and Gloria Pungetti.

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ], Environmental management [RNF], Applied ecology [RNC], Ecological science, the Biosphere [PSAF]