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Format:
Paperback
408 pp.
195 mm x 265 mm

ISBN-13:
9780198723288

Copyright Year:
2017

Imprint: OUP UK


Applied Ecology

Monitoring, managing and conserving

Anne Goodenough and Adam Hart

We live in a complex and dynamic world. Understanding how to monitor, manage and conserve species and habitats - the goal of applied ecology - is of ever-increasing importance.

Applied Ecology shows students how an understanding of ecological theory can be used to address the most important issues facing ecologists today. Its explicitly problem-solving approach reflects the reality of using ecological tools and approaches in applied contexts, while also highlighting the key ecological theories that underpin those applications to make the link between theory and practice clear.

With an emphasis throughout on the realities of applying ecological theory, the book features interviews with a range of leading applied ecologists, and over 30 case studies to give students a clear sense of contemporary applied ecology in action. In addition, over 20 Hot Topic panels capture issues and approaches at the forefront of current practice.

Online Resource Centre:
The Online Resource Centre to accompany Applied Ecology features:

For students:
* Twelve bonus case studies to augment those featured in the book
* Extended versions of the Interviews with Applied Ecologists that appear in the book
For lecturers:
* Problem-solving activities for use in a workshop, seminar, or tutorial setting
* Figures from the book in digital format, for use in lecture presentations

Readership : Students of applied ecology enrolled on undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes.

Reviews

  • "This book provides essential information on key concepts in ecology and how they can be applied to address human-induced environmental impacts. With a focus on applying ecological principles to ensure successful outcomes, it is a cornerstone publication for all undergraduate students studying ecology."

    --Dr Duncan B. Westbury, The University of Worcester

  • "A clear and comprehensive review of applied ecology and its applications to conservation and land management"

    --Professor John Warren, Aberystwyth University

  • "A gold mine of case studies and examples"

    --Dr Nicholas Worsfold, University of Bedfordshire

Part 1 Overview
1. Introducing Applied Ecology
2. Fundamentals of Ecology
Part 2 Monitoring
3. Ecological Surveying and Monitoring
4. Ecological Indicators
Part 3 Managing
5. Ecological Impact Assessment
6. Remediation Ecology
7. Managing Species over Space
8. Non-native Species
9. Managing pests and pest control
Part 4 Conserving
10. Principles of Conservation
11. In-situ conservation
12. Ex-situ conservation
13. Reintroduction/rewilding

Online Resource Centre click here

Anne Goodenough is Reader in Applied Ecology and Academic Course Leader at the University of Gloucestershire. Adam Hart is Professor of Science Communication at the University of Glooucestershire.

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First Ecology - Alan Beeby and Anne-Maria Brennan

Special Features

  • The most application-focused account of the conservation, monitoring, and management of species and habitats.
  • Its problem-solving approach gives students a clear sense of the reality of using ecological tools in applied contexts.
  • The flagging of the ecological theory underpinning the practice helps students make clear connections between the two.
  • A recognition of the many grey areas an applied ecologist may encounter - driven by individual circumstances, stakeholder perspectives, ethical considerations and political motivation - encourages debate on the part of the reader to foster a questioning, critical, and evidence-based attitude.