Applied Ecology and Natural Resource Management

by Guy R. McPherson, Stephen DeStefano

Overview

This volume bridges the gap between ecology and natural resource management and, in particular, focuses on plant ecology as a foundation for vegetation and wildlife management. It describes how concepts and approaches used by ecologists to study communities and ecosystems can be applied to their management. Guy R. McPherson and Stephen DeStefano emphasize the importance of thoughtfully designed and conducted scientific studies to both the advancement of ecological knowledge and the application of techniques for the management of plant and animal populations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521811279
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	12/12/2002
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	6.18(w) x 9.33(h) x 0.67(d)

About the Author

Guy R. McPherson is Professor of Renewable Natural Resources at the University of Arizona.

Stephen DeStefano is Leader of the US Geological Survey's Massachusetts Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit.

Table of Contents

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Integrating ecology and management; 2. Interactions; 3. Community structure; 4. Succession; 5. Closing the gap between science and management; References; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"Serves as an excellent reference for resource managers, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students familiar with ecological principles." Southeastern Naturalist

"This concise, autoritative volume bridges the gap between the science of ecology and the practice of natural resource management... Recommended." Choice

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