Nature in fragments : the legacy of sprawl / edited by Elizabeth A. Johnson and Michael W. Klemens.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Johnson, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth Ann), 1954 August 29-

Klemens, Michael W.

Series:

New directions in biodiversity conservation.

American Museum of Natural History, Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, New directions in biodiversity conservation

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cities and towns--Growth--Environmental aspects--Congresses.

Cities and towns.

Fragmented landscapes--Congresses.

Fragmented landscapes.

Biodiversity conservation--Congresses.

Biodiversity conservation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (399 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This new collection focuses on the impact of sprawl on biodiversity and the measures that can be taken to alleviate it. Leading biological and social scientists, conservationists, and land-use professionals examine how sprawl affects species and alters natural communities, ecosystems, and natural processes. The contributors integrate biodiversity issues, concerns, and needs into the growing number of anti-sprawl initiatives, including the "smart growth" and "new urbanist" movements.

Contents:

Front matter

CONTENTS

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

CONTRIBUTORS

PART I. BIODIVERSITY AND THE GENESIS OF SPRAWL

1. The Context and Causes of Sprawl / Lawrence, Barbara L.

2. The Impacts of Sprawl on Biodiversity / Johnson, Elizabeth A. / Klemens, Michael W.

PART II. SPRAWL, ECOSYSTEMS, AND PROCESSES

3. Freshwater Wetland Biodiversity in an Urbanizing World / Miller, Nicholas A. / Klemens, Michael W.

4. Ecosystems, Disturbance, and the Impact of Sprawl / Reice, Seth R.

5. Bees, Pollination, and the Challenges of Sprawl / Cane, James H.

6. Effects of Urbanization on Decomposer Communities and Soil Processes in Forest Remnants / Carreiro, Margaret M.

7. Sprawl and Disease / Koontz, Fred W. / Daszak, Peter

PART III. SPRAWL AND SPECIES

8. Sprawl and Species with Limited Dispersal Abilities / Byers, Diane L. / Mitchell, Joseph C.

9. Sprawl and Highly Mobile or Wide-Ranging Species / Ray, Justina C.

10. Species that Benefit from Sprawl / DeStefano, Stephen / Johnson, Elizabeth A.

PART IV. IDENTIFYING AND MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF SPRAWL

11. Maintaining Connectivity in Urbanizing Landscapes / Sanjayan, M. A. / Crooks, Kevin R.

12. The Economics of Biodiversity in Urbanizing Ecosystems / Farber, Stephen

13. Conserving Biodiversity Through State and Regional Planning / Wilkinson, Jessica / Vickerman, Sara / Lerner, Jeff

14. Integrating Conservation of Biodiversity into Local Planning / Daly, Jayne / Klemens, Michael W.

15. Building Public Awareness About the Effects of Sprawl on Biodiversity / Coffin, Cynthia / Elder, Jane

16. Creating a Framework for Change / Klemens, Michael W. / Johnson, Elizabeth A.

INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0-231-50206-0

OCLC:

62148071