Human Dimensions of Ecological Restoration : Integrating Science, Nature, and Culture / edited by Dave Egan, Evan E. Hjerpe, Jesse Abrams.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Egan, Dave, Editor.

Hjerpe, Evan E., Editor.

Abrams, Jesse, Editor.

Series:

The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration, 2945-5405

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental management.

Biotic communities.

Landscape ecology.

Conservation biology.

Ecology.

Environmental Management.

Ecosystems.

Landscape Ecology.

Conservation Biology.

Local Subjects:

Environmental Management.

Ecosystems.

Landscape Ecology.

Conservation Biology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XX, 412 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2011.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Island Press/Center for Resource Economics : Imprint: Island Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

When it comes to implementing successful ecological restoration projects, the social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions are often as important as-and sometimes more important than-technical or biophysical knowledge. Human Dimensions of Ecological Restoration takes an interdisciplinary look at the myriad human aspects of ecological restoration. In twenty-six chapters written by experts from around the world, it provides practical and theoretical information, analysis, models, and guidelines for optimizing human involvement in restoration projects. Six categories of social activities are examined: collaboration between land manager and stakeholders ecological economics volunteerism and community-based restoration environmental education ecocultural and artistic practices policy and politics For each category, the book offers an introductory theoretical chapter followed by multiple case studies, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the category and provides a perspective from within a unique social/political/cultural setting. Human Dimensions of Ecological Restoration delves into the often-neglected aspects of ecological restoration that ultimately make the difference between projects that are successfully executed and maintaned with the support of informed, engaged citizens, and those that are unable to advance past the conceptual stage due to misunderstandings or apathy. The lessons contained will be valuable to restoration veterans and greenhorns alike, scholars and students in a range of fields, and individuals who care about restoring their local lands and waters.

Contents:

1. Why People Matter in Ecological Restoration

2. Restoration and Stewardship Volunteerism

3. From Adversity to Diversity: The Cape Florida Project

4. Restoring Coasts and Connections on a Southern Australian Coastline

5. Inclusive Urban Ecological Restoration in Toronto, Canada

6. Public Participation and Socioecological Resilience

7. Collaboration: A Catalyst for Restoration

8. Community-Based Forest Management in Arcata, California

9. Ecological Restoration as the Zone of Agreement in Southeast Alaska

10. Toward a Political Ecology of Ecosystem Restoration

11. Ecological Restoration across Landscapes of Politics, Policy, and Property

12. The Policy Context of the White Mountain Stewardship Contract

13. Climate Change Implications for Ecological Restoration Planning

14. Merging Economics and Ecology in Ecological Restoration

15. The ARISE Project inSouth Africa

16. Jobs and Community in Humboldt County, California

17. Game Theory Tools for Improving Ecological Restoration Outcomes

18. Restoration and Reciprocity: The Contributions of Traditional Ecological Knowledge

19. Implications of Landscape History and Cultural Severance for Restoration in England

20. Eco-cultural Restoration of the Mesopotamian Marshes, Southern Iraq

21. Environmental Art as Eco-cultural Restoration

22. Restoration-Based Education: Teach the Children Well

23. Great Plains Environmental Education: A Personal Reflection

24. Realizing the Educational Potential of Ecological Restoration

25. Educating Teachers and Increasing Environmental Literacy

26. Synthesis: Participation, Power, Perspective.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-59726-689-2

1-61091-039-7

OCLC:

1066185937