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Author: John A. Wiens
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2005-04-14
Total Pages: 409
ISBN-13: 0521830532
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA series of essays which address a wide array of past, current, and future issues in landscape ecology.
Author: O. Bastian
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 534
ISBN-13: 1402009194
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book gives a fundamental representation of landscape ecology, which proves to be a young, but an interesting and very important trans-disciplinary science for the solution of environmental problems. Both the theoretical basis and practical application of landscape ecology are considered. Great value is attached to describe approaches and experiences from Germany and Central Europe, and to discuss them in an international context. The book is addressed to landscape planners, managers, conservationists and architects, to biologists and geographers, to colleges, universities, authorities, and to the general public being interested in ecological issues. Among the themes are e. g. the roots and the position of landscape ecology, problems of scale and dimension, landscape analysis, diagnosis, potentials, evaluation, change, prognosis, tools like remote sensing and information systems, spatial planning and nature conservation.
Author: Jianguo Wu
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2007-03-29
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 1139462148
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLandscape ecology is a relatively new area of study, which aims to understand the pattern of interaction of biological and cultural communities within a landscape. This book brings together leading figures from the field to provide an up-to-date survey of recent advances, identify key research problems and suggest a future direction for development and expansion of knowledge. Providing in-depth reviews of the principles and methods for understanding landscape patterns and changes, the book illustrates concepts with examples of innovative applications from different parts of the world. Forming a current 'state-of-the-science' for the science of landscape ecology, this book forms an essential reference for graduate students, academics, professionals and practitioners in ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, and landscape planning and design.
Author: Jeffrey M. Klopatek
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 407
ISBN-13: 1461205298
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGrowth in the field of landscape ecology has included the development of methods and results that can be applied to an impressive range of environmental issues. This book addresses a broad spectrum of political, theoretical and applied aspects that often arise in the design and execution of landscape studies. The concepts of geographical scale and hierarchy arising within the confines of landscape ecology are examined, and a series of techniques are presented to address problems in spatial and temporal analysis. This book will provide the reader with a current perspective on this rapidly evolving science.
Author: John A. Wiens
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 390
ISBN-13: 9780511197628
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThrough a series of personal essays by leading landscape ecologists, this book addresses a wide array of past, current, and future issues in landscape ecology. The essays are informative and entertaining and span multiple spectrums, addressing theory and practice, science and application, conservation and utilization, and aquatic and terrestrial systems.
Author: Sarah E. Gergel
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2006-04-18
Total Pages: 323
ISBN-13: 0387216138
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFilled with numerous exercises this practical guide provides a real hands-on approach to learning the essential concepts and techniques of landscape ecology. The knowledge gained enables students to usefully address landscape- level ecological and management issues. A variety of approaches are presented, including: group discussion, thought problems, written exercises, and modelling. Each exercise is categorised as to whether it is for individual, small group, or whole class study.
Author: O. Bastian
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-03-14
Total Pages: 523
ISBN-13: 9401712379
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDevelopment and status of landscape ecology - subject of this book During the last decades, landscape ecology has developed tremendously. It concerns both the theoretical basis and practical application. The roots of landscape ecology are geography and biology. The term "landscape ecology" was first coined by the German scientist Carl Troll in 1939. ünce, the devel opment center of landscape ecology was in Central Europe. Recently, also other parts of the world became powernd centers of landscape ecology, es pecially Northern America. American approaches partly differ essentially from the European, because they are focused esp. on biogeography and population dynamics. In Europe, however, the geographical roots of land scape ecology playamajor role. Landscape is defined as a complex of abiotic, biotic and human components. Mainly due to linguistic barriers, the international discussion does not take notice of approaches and experiences from non-anglophone countries in a sufficient manner. Therefore this book considers more the German and European views on landscape ecology than the books which were published before. It tries to bridge the gaps between theory and practice of landscape ecology, as well between the Ger manlEuropean and American approach es. The book gives a fundamental representation of landscape ecology, which proves to be a young, but an interesting and very important transdisci plinary science for the solution of environmental problems. Both the theo retical basis and practical application of landscape ecology are considered.
Author: John A. Wiens
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 602
ISBN-13: 9780231126816
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe editors begin with articles that illuminate the discipline's diverse scientific foundations, such as L.
Author: John A. Wiens
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 602
ISBN-13: 9780231126809
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe editors begin with articles that illuminate the discipline's diverse scientific foundations, such as L.
Author: T. F. H. Allen
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2017-11-15
Total Pages: 424
ISBN-13: 022648971X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough complexity surrounds us, its inherent uncertainty, ambiguity, and contradiction can at first make complex systems appear inscrutable. Ecosystems, for instance, are nonlinear, self-organizing, seemingly chaotic structures in which individuals interact both with each other and with the myriad biotic and abiotic components of their surroundings across geographies as well as spatial and temporal scales. In the face of such complexity, ecologists have long sought tools to streamline and aggregate information. Among them, in the 1980s, T. F. H. Allen and Thomas B. Starr implemented a burgeoning concept from business administration: hierarchy theory. Cutting-edge when Hierarchy was first published, their approach to unraveling complexity is now integrated into mainstream ecological thought. This thoroughly revised and expanded second edition of Hierarchy reflects the assimilation of hierarchy theory into ecological research, its successful application to the understanding of complex systems, and the many developments in thought since. Because hierarchies and levels are habitual parts of human thinking, hierarchy theory has proven to be the most intuitive and tractable vehicle for addressing complexity. By allowing researchers to look explicitly at only the entities and interconnections that are relevant to a specific research question, hierarchically informed data analysis has enabled a revolution in ecological understanding. With this new edition of Hierarchy, that revolution continues.
