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Habitat Management for Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques

Habitat Management for Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques

Ausden, Malcolm

Paperback

Series: Techniques in Ecology & Conservation

BiologyEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 0198568738
ISBN13: 9780198568735
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Jan 30 2008
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.57
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.12
Language: English
Habitat management is commonly used to maintain and enhance the biological interest of many areas of semi-natural habitat where natural processes no longer create suitable conditions for desired species. Habitat restoration and creation is increasingly being used to increase the extent of ecologically important habitats in order to mitigate the impacts of human development. The modification of past management techniques and the introduction of new ones can provide additional benefits.

Habitat Management for Conservation is a practical handbook which describes the general principles and techniques of managing and creating habitats throughout the world. The opening sections describe the general principles of managing land for biodiversity conservation. They include decision-making, mitigating the damaging effects of climate change, and monitoring the success of management. These are followed by a series of chapters which describe how to manage specific habitats: grasslands, shrublands, forests, scrub, freshwater wetlands, coastal habitats, arable land, urban areas and gardens. For each of these habitats the book discusses the main factors influencing their value for wildlife, highlights the key decisions that need to be made, and describes and compares the effects of individual management techniques.

This comprehensive guide will be essential reading for graduate students as well as an invaluable resource for land managers, land-use advisors and others involved in conservation land management worldwide.

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