Island Press Readers

Island Press Readers are compilations of chapters from some of our most important and popular titles on a single subject.

The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration

Ecological restoration is fast becoming a critical component of nature conservation, ecosystem management, and sustainable local economic development. In response to the need for reliable information and provocative discussion on restoration, the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) and Island Press have initiated a book series, The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration (SER).

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SER Restoration Readers

A FREE sample of the breadth and depth of the series. Click on the links to begin download.

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Part I: The Foundation Volumes

Part I: The Foundation Volumes

Part II: Restoration of Damaged Ecosystem

Part II: Restoration of Damaged Ecosystems

Part III: Valuable Tools and Resources

Part III: Valuable Tools and Resources

Part IV: Practitioner Volumes

Part IV: Practitioner Volumes

Additional Readers

Global Warming Reader

Global Warming Reader

Green Building Reader Reader

Green Building Reader