Restoration of Endangered Species: Conceptual Issues, Planning and Implementation [Hardcover]

Marlin L. Bowles (Editor), Christopher J. Whelan (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 27, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0521418631 | ISBN-13: 978-0521418638

As the human impact on the earth leads to ever increasing environmental degradation, the restoration of dwindling populations of numerous plant and animal species has become urgent. In this volume, contributors examine the conceptual, planning, and applied aspects of recovery of rare or endangered species. It is unique in its treatment of both plants and animals, and in its presentation of scientific approaches to implemented restorations. Experts report on the restoration efforts and plans for the restoration of a wide variety of species including the dune thistle, lakeside daisy, woodland caribou, kit fox, and black-footed ferret and end with a broad overview, suggesting future opportunities and problems.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a valuable contribution to restoration ecology...a valuable source of ideas, case studies and references..." Journal of Ecology

"Together, Bowles and Whelan have performed an outstanding service in organizing the original symposium, and collecting and editing the resulting papers into a coherent volume.... this book represents an important contribution..." Restoration and Management Notes

"The book is jammed with very important data and references....contains the most specific information that can help you." James P. Bennett, Natural Areas Journal

"The strength of this book is its integration of different fields: theory and practice, botany and zoology....this is a valuable reference tool for wildlife managers and could be an excellent textbook for a senior level course in restoration ecology." David Seburn, The Canadian Field-Naturalist

"This book is essential to all biologists, ecologists, conservationists and managers who have or will have sooner or later, to get involved into biodiversity conservationism." Andree Nault, Ecoscience

Book Description

As the human impact on the earth leads to ever increasing environmental degradation, the restoration of dwindling populations of numerous plant and animal species has become urgent. Contributors examine aspects of recovery of rare or endangered species in this volume.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 412 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (January 27, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521418631
• ISBN-13: 978-0521418638
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,267,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)