Disturbance ecology and biological diversity : scale, context, and nature /
Disturbance ecology and biological diversity : scale, context, and nature /
edited by Erik A. Beever,Suzanne prange and Dominick A.DellaSala
- ix,191 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
'This book presents cascading effects of ecological disturbances on a multitude of ecosystem components. It includes agricultural development, large infrequent disturbances, forest harvesting, non-native grazing in deserts, ground transportation, powerline corridors, fires, urban ecology, disturbance in aquatic ecosystems, land-use dynamics on diversity, habitat fragmentation, sedimentation of wetlands, and contemporary climate change. The book facilitates users in understanding why disturbances are occurring while recommending mitigation and remediation strategies'--
9781482298710 RM846.61 (PTSL)
Ecological disturbances.
Biodiversity.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
'This book presents cascading effects of ecological disturbances on a multitude of ecosystem components. It includes agricultural development, large infrequent disturbances, forest harvesting, non-native grazing in deserts, ground transportation, powerline corridors, fires, urban ecology, disturbance in aquatic ecosystems, land-use dynamics on diversity, habitat fragmentation, sedimentation of wetlands, and contemporary climate change. The book facilitates users in understanding why disturbances are occurring while recommending mitigation and remediation strategies'--
9781482298710 RM846.61 (PTSL)
Ecological disturbances.
Biodiversity.