
Corridor Ecology
The Science and Practice of Linking Landscapes for Biodiversity Conservation
Island Press
Published on 1. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-1-55963-096-2 (ISBN)
Description
"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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Washington
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 166 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
458 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55963-096-2 (9781559630962)
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Persons
Jodi A. Hilty is assistant director of the Wildlife Conservation Society's North American Program. William Z. Lidicker Jr. is professor of integrative biology and curator of mammals emeritus at the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California, Berkeley. Adina M. Merenlender is associate cooperative extension specialist and adjunct associate professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California, Berkeley.