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Applied landscape ecology / Francisco Castro Rego [and three others].
O'Reilly Online Learning: Academic/Public Library Edition Available online
O'Reilly Online Learning: Academic/Public Library Edition- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bunting, Stephen C., author.
- Strand, Eva K., author.
- Godinho-Ferreira, Paulo, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Landscape ecology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (284 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 2019.
- Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2019.
- Summary:
- An insightful guide to the concepts and practices of modern landscape ecology Elements of geography, conservation biology, soil science and other disciplines factor into landscape ecology's rich analyses of the ecological and environmental forces at play across different terrains. With its unique, organism-oriented approach to the subject, Applied Landscape Ecology considers the effects of ecological processes upon particular species and places its findings within the context of larger-scale concerns. Students, researchers, and practitioners alike will find this a rewarding and instructive read that offers practical and detailed information on the latest methods and technologies used in the field today. This essential resource: * Takes an interdisciplinary approach to landscape ecology * Examines the subject within the contexts of specific organisms * Covers cutting-edge technologies and methods * Represents a collaboration between an international team of landscape ecology experts Whether new to the practice or an established ecologist, anyone with an interest in this exciting and developing field should have a copy of Applied Landscape Ecology at their disposal.
- Contents:
- Concepts and approaches in landscape ecology
- Points as landscape elements
- Linear elements and networks
- Patches and their interactions
- The vertical dimension of landscapes
- Movements through landscapes
- Landscape composition, diversity and habitat selection
- Landscape pattern : composition and configuration
- Landscape dynamics
- From landscape ecology to landscape management.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Other authors: Stephen C. Bunting, Eva Kristina Strand, Paulo Godinho-Ferreira
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- ISBN:
- 9781119368229
- 1119368227
- 9781119368243
- 1119368243
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