Handbook of Ecological Restoration: Volume 1, Principles of Restoration

An essential handbook for anyone concerned with the restoration of aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems, worldwide.

Martin R. Perrow (Edited by), Anthony J. Davy (Edited by)

9780521049832, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 28 January 2008

464 pages, 63 b/w illus. 21 tables
24.7 x 18.8 x 2.4 cm, 0.828 kg

"Comprehensive and current, this volume covers the science behind restoration of degraded ecosystems." Northeastern Naturalist

The two volumes of this handbook provide a comprehensive account of the emerging and vibrant science of the ecological restoration of both habitats and species. Ecological restoration aims to achieve complete structural and functional, self-maintaining biological integrity following disturbance. In practice, any theoretical model is modified by a number of economic, social and ecological constraints. Consequently, material that might be considered as rehabilitation, enhancement, re-construction or re-creation is also included. Principles of Restoration defines the underlying principles of restoration ecology, in relation to manipulations and management of the biological, geophysical and chemical framework. The accompanying volume, Restoration in Practice, provides details of state-of-the-art restoration practice in a range of biomes within terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The Handbook of Ecological Restoration will be an invaluable resource to anyone concerned with the restoration, rehabilitation, enhancement or creation of habitats in aquatic or terrestrial systems, throughout the world.

List of contributors
Foreword
Preface
Part I. The Background: 1. Introduction and philosophy Anthony D. Bradshaw
2. Rationale for restoration John Cairns Jr
3. The ecological context: a landscape perspective Richard J. Hobbs
4. The ecological context: a species population perspective David W. MacDonald, Thomas P. Moorhouse and Jody W. Enck
5. The evolutionary context: a species perspective Alan J. Gray
Part II. Manipulation of the Physical Environment: 6. Terrestrial systems Steve G. Whisenant
7. Wetlands and still waters Jillian C. Labadz, David P. Butcher and Dennis Sinnott
8. Running water: fluvial geomorphology and river restoration Malcolm D. Newson, John Pitlick and David A. Sear
Part III. Manipulation of the Chemical Environment: 9. Manipulating the chemical environment of the soil Robert H. Marrs
10. Chemical treatment of water and sediments with special reference to lakes Martin Søndergaard, Klaus-Dieter Wolter and Wilhelm Ripl
11. Atmospheric chemistry Peter Brimblecombe
Part IV. Manipulation of the Biota: 12. Establishment and manipulation of plant populations and communities in terrestrial systems Anthony J. Davy
13. Ecology and management of plants in aquatic ecosystems Stefan E. B. Weisner and John A. Strand
14. Micro-organisms Michael F. Allen, David A. Jasper and John C. Zak
15. Terrestrial invertebrates Jonathan D. Majer, Karl E. C. Brennan and Lubomir Bisevac
16. Aquatic invertebrates John S. Richardson and Michael J. Jackson
17. Fish Martin R. Perrow, Mark L. Tomlinson and Luis Zambrano
18. Reptiles and amphibians Carl G. Jones
19. Birds José Maria Cardoso da Silva and Peter D. Vickery
20. Mammals David W. MacDonald, Thomas P. Moorhouse, Jody W. Enck and Fran H. Tattersall
Part V. Monitoring and Appraisal: 21. Monitoring and appraisal Karen D. Holl and John Cairns Jr
Index.

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ], Conservation of wildlife & habitats [RNKH], Applied ecology [RNC]