Plant Conservation
The Role of Habitat Restoration

This practical and bold book unifies multiple aspects of plant conservation into a single coherent concept, linking theory and methodology.

Sergei Volis (Author)

9781108480376, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 7 March 2019

494 pages, 128 b/w illus. 29 colour illus.
23.5 x 15.8 x 2.8 cm, 0.95 kg

'… the broad conceptual and technical foundation upon which the recommendations are presented, as well as the detailed treatment of existing methodologies and strategies that can be combined to address the needs of various contexts, will make this a useful reference and planning aid for both researchers and managers.' Clare Aslan, The Quarterly Review of Biology

The rate of species and natural habitat loss across our planet is steadily accelerating. This book argues that existing practises of plant conservation are inadequate and firmly supports the placement of ecological restoration at the cornerstone of biodiversity conservation. The author unifies different aspects of conservation into one coherent concept, including natural area protection, ex situ conservation and in situ interventions through either population management or ecological restoration. Assisted colonization, experimentation, and utilization of threatened plant species are raised as crucial elements in restoration, with partly novel ecosystems being among its major target areas. Covering a wide spectrum of plant conservation examples, and offering practical methodologies alongside the theoretical context, this is a vital resource for students, research scientists and practitioners in conservation biology and restoration ecology.

1. Introduction
2. The concept major principles
3. Restoration of threatened species
4. Restoration of threatened species habitat
5. Conservation-oriented restoration silvicultural toolkit
6. Conservation-oriented restoration of particular systems
7. From theory to practice.

Subject Areas: Conservation of the environment [RNK], Plant ecology [PSTS], Ecological science, the Biosphere [PSAF]