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    Ecological Restoration, Second Edition: Principles, Values, and Structure of an Emerging Profession

    By Andre F. Clewell and James Aronson

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    Ecological restoration is a rapidly growing discipline that encompasses a wide range of activities and brings together practitioners and theoreticians from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, ranging from volunteer backyard restorationists to highly trained academic scientists and professional consultants. This book offers a comprehensive and coheraccount of the field for everyone who initiates, finances, designs, administers, issues governmpermits for, manages, and implements ecological restoration projects, and all those who serve in supportive roles. Originally published in 2007, this revised and reorganized edition brings the book up to date with new developments and currtrends in the field.

    In a lively, personal fashion, the authors discuss scientific and practical aspects of the field as well as the human needs and values that motivate practitioners. The book

    •identifies fundamental concepts upon which restoration is based
    •considers the principles of restoration practice
    •explores the diverse values that are fulfilled with the restoration of ecosystems
    •reviews the structure of restoration practice, including the various contexts for restoration work, the professional developmof its practitioners, and the relationships of restoration with allied fields and activities
    The book also includes case studies and Virtual Field Trips around the world that illustrate points made in the book with on-the-ground information from those who were intimately involved with the projects described. Throughout, ecological restoration is conceived as a holistic endeavor, one that addresses issues of ecological degradation, biodiversity loss, personal engagement, and sustainability science simultaneously, and draws upon cultural resources and local skills and knowledge in restoration work.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIsland Press
    Release dateJan 21, 2013
    ISBN9781597263238
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