Habitat Fragmentation and Landscape Change: An Ecological and Conservation Synthesis

di David B. Lindenmayer (Autore)

Joern Fischer (Autore)

Island Press, 2006

Habitat loss and degradation that comes as a result of human activity is the single biggest threat to biodiversity in the world today. "Habitat Fragmentation and Landscape Change" is a groundbreaking work that brings together a wealth of information from a wide range of sources to define the ecological problems caused by landscape change and to highlight the relationships among landscape change, habitat fragmentation, and biodiversity conservation. The book: synthesizes a large body of information from the scientific literature; considers key theoretical principles for examining and predicting effects; examines the range of effects that can arise; explores ways of mitigating impacts; reviews approaches to studying the problem; and discusses knowledge gaps and future areas for research and management. "Habitat Fragmentation and Landscape Change" offers a unique mix of theoretical and practical information, outlining general principles and approaches and illustrating those principles with case studies from around the world. It represents a definitive overview and synthesis on the full range of topics that fall under the widely used but often vaguely defined term "habitat fragmentation."

• Autore: David B. Lindenmayer, Joern Fischer
• Editore: Island Press
• Anno: 2006
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 352 p.
• Dimensioni: 254 x 204 mm
• EAN: 9781597260213

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