Handbook of Ecological Restoration: Volume 2, Restoration in Practice

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)

9780521047753, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 10 March 2008

624 pages, 60 tables
24.6 x 3.2 x 18.9 cm, 1.1 kg

"These volumes are the comprehensive and definite resource available on restoration and should particularly interest academics, students, field scientists, practitioners, and policy makers. Highly recommended." Choice

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, reconstruction or re-creation is also included. Restoration in Practice provides details of state-of-the-art restoration practice in a range of biomes within terrestrial and aquatic (marine, coastal and freshwater) ecosystems. Policy and legislative issues on all continents are also outlined and discussed. The accompanying volume, Principles of Restoration defines the underlying principles of restoration ecology. 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.

Part I. Restoration Policy and Infrastructure: 1. The Americas Mohan K. Wali, N. M. Safaya and F. Evrendilek
2. Europe Jane Madgwick and Tim Jones
3. Ecological restoration in Africa W. M. Adams
4a. Restoration policy and infrastructure in India B. B. Dhar and M. K. Chakraborty
4b. Progress in the reclamation of degraded land in China M. H. Wong and A. D. Bradshaw
5. Oceania Ian Hannam and Alison Cochrane
Part II. The Biomes: 6. Marine and coastal ecosystems S. J. Hawkins, J. R. Allen, P. M. Ross and M. J. Genner
7. Seagrasses Mark S. Fonseca, W. Judson Kenworthy, Brian E. Julius, Sharon Shutler and Stephanie Fluke
8. Coral reefs Susan Clark
9. Beaches Clive A. Walmsley
10. Dunes Sigurdur Greipsson
11. Saltmarshes Joy B. Zedler and Paul Adam
12. Rivers and streams P. W. Downs, K. S. Skinner and G. M. Kondolf
13. Lakes Erik Jeppesen and Ilkka Sammalkorpi
14. Restoration of freshwater wetlands Bryan D. Wheeler, Russ P. Money and Sue C. Shaw
15. Polar tundra Bruce C. Forbes and Jay D. McKendrick
16. High-elevation ecosystems Krystyna M. Urbanska and Jeanne C. Chambers
17. Atlantic heathlands Nigel R. Webb
18. Calcareous grasslands M. J. Hutchings and A. J. A. Stewart
19. Prairies Scott D. Wilson
20. Semi-arid woodlands and desert fringes J. Aronson, E. Le Floc'h and C. Ovalle
21. Australian semi-arid lands and savannas David Tongway and John Ludwig
22. Temperate woodlands Peter Buckley, Satoshi Ito and Stéphane McLachlan
23. Tropical moist forest restoration Karen D. Holl
24. Tropical dry forest restoration Dan H. Janzen.

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