Practical Ecology for Planners Developers and Citizens 1st Edition by Dan Perlman 1559637161 9781559637169

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ISBN 10: 1559637161

ISBN 13: 9781559637169

Author: Dan L. Perlman  

Practical Ecology for Planners, Developers, and Citizens introduces and explains key ecological concepts for planners, landscape architects, developers, and others involved in planning and building human habitats. The book is tailored to meet the needs of busy land use professionals and citizens seeking a concise yet thorough overview of ecology and its applications. It offers clear guidelines and a wealth of information on how we can protect species and ecosystems while at the same creating healthy, sustainable human communities.
Throughout the book, the authors make ecological concepts accessible to readers with little or no scientific background. They present key ideas and information in simple and pragmatic terms, and provide numerous graphics to help explain important concepts. They also offer exercises for the reader to practice ecologically-based planning and design, along with a list of resources for practical information on ecology and conservation.

 

Practical Ecology for Planners Developers and Citizens 1st Table of contents:

Part One. Humans, Nature, and Interactions

Chapter 1. Humans Plan 

Chapter 2. An Introduction to Ecology and Biodiversity

Chapter 3. When Humans and Nature Collide

Part Two. The Science of Ecology 

Chapter 4. Change through Time 

Chapter 5. Populations and Communities 

Chapter 6. The Ecology of Landscapes 

Part Three. Applications 

Chapter 7. Conservation Planning 

Chapter 8. Nature in the Neighborhood 

Chapter 9. Restoration and Management

Chapter 10. Ecologically Based Planning and Design Techniques

Chapter 11. Principles in Practice

 

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