Corridor Ecology
The Science and Practice of Linking Landscapes for Biodiversity Conservation
344 pages
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328
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6 x 9
Corridor Ecology presents guidelines that combine conservation science and practical experience for maintaining, enhancing, and creating connectivity between natural areas with an overarching goal of conserving biodiversity. It offers an objective, carefully interpreted review of the issues and is a one-of-a-kind resource for scientists, landscape architects, planners, land managers, decision-makers, and all those working to protect and restore landscapes and species diversity.
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
PART I. WHY MAINTAIN AND RESTORE CONNECTIVITY?
Chapter 1. Background: Land-Use Change and Habitat Loss
Chapter 2. Understanding Fragmentation
Chapter 3. The Ecological Framework
Preface
Introduction
PART I. WHY MAINTAIN AND RESTORE CONNECTIVITY?
Chapter 1. Background: Land-Use Change and Habitat Loss
Chapter 2. Understanding Fragmentation
Chapter 3. The Ecological Framework
PART II: KEY CONNECTIVITY CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4. Approaches to Achieving Habitat Connectivity
Chapter 5. Role of the Matrix
Chapter 6. Potential Pitfalls of Linking Landscapes
Chapter 4. Approaches to Achieving Habitat Connectivity
Chapter 5. Role of the Matrix
Chapter 6. Potential Pitfalls of Linking Landscapes
PART III: CORRIDOR DESIGN, PLANNING, AND IMPLEMENTATION
Chapter 7. Corridor Design Objectives
Chapter 8. Identifying, Prioritizing, and Assessing Corridors
Chapter 9. Protecting and Restoring Corridors
Conclusion
References
About the Authors
Index
Chapter 7. Corridor Design Objectives
Chapter 8. Identifying, Prioritizing, and Assessing Corridors
Chapter 9. Protecting and Restoring Corridors
Conclusion
References
About the Authors
Index
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