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Habitat Management for Conservation

By Malcolm Ausden

Habitat Management for Conservation

By Malcolm Ausden

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Habitat management is commonly used to maintain and enhance the biological interest of many areas of semi-natural habitat where natural processes no longer create suitable conditions for desired species. Habitat restoration and creation is increasingly being used to increase the extent of ecologically important habitats in order to mitigate the impacts of human development. The modification of past management techniques and the introduction of new ones can provide additional benefits.

Habitat Management for Conservation is a practical handbook which describes the range of techniques used to manage land for biodiversity conservation. The opening sections discuss the general principles of habitat management, including decision-making, mitigating damaging effects of climate change, and monitoring the success of management. These are followed by a series of chapters which describe how to manage specific habitats: grasslands, dwarf-shrub vegetation and shrublands, forests, woodlands and scrub, freshwater wetlands, coastal habitats, arable land, and gardens, backyards and urban areas. For each of these habitats the book discusses the main factors influencing their value for wildlife, highlights the key decisions that need to be made, and describes and compares the effects of individual management techniques.

This comprehensive guide will be essential reading for graduate students and an invaluable resource for land managers, land-use advisors and others involved in conservation land management worldwide
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
420
Release Date:
2008-01-30
Publication Date:
2008-02-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
019856872X
ISBN13:
9780198568728
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
793 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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