Applying Ecology / Edition 1

by A. Beeby

Overview

This book shows how our understanding of ecological systems can be used to address major environmental issues. Topics include: conservation of single species and habitats, habitat selection and management, pollution measurement and modelling, fisheries management, biological control of pests, release of genetically-engineered microorganisms, waste treatment, habitat restoration and problems in measuring large-scale environmental change.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412444708
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	10/31/1993
Edition description:	1994
Pages:	456
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.36(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Applying ecology. Measuring organisms' response to stress. Exploiting variability. Managing populations. Controlling populations. Conserving communities. Establishing ecosystems. Modelling ecosystems. Exploiting ecosystems. Assessing ecological change.