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Title Human dimensions of ecological restoration : integrating science, nature, and culture / edited by Dave Egan, Evan E. Hjerpe, and Jesse Abrams ; foreword by Eric Higgs
Published Washington, DC : Island Press, ©2011

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Description 1 online resource (xix, 410 pages) : illustrations, maps
Series The science and practice of ecological restoration
Science and practice of ecological restoration.
Contents pt. 1. Participation : volunteers -- pt. 2. Participation : collaboration -- pt. 3. Power : politics, governance, and planning -- pt. 4. Power : restoration economics -- pt. 5. Perspective : eco-cultural restoration -- pt. 6. Perspective : restoration-based education
Summary When it comes to implementing successful ecological restoration projects, the social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions are often as important as-and sometimes more important than-technical or biophysical knowledge. Human Dimensions of Ecological Restoration takes an interdisciplinary look at the myriad human aspects of ecological restoration. In twenty-six chapters written by experts from around the world, it provides practical and theoretical information, analysis, models, and guidelines for optimizing human involvement in restoration projects. Six categories of social activities are examined: collaboration between land manager and stakeholders ecological economics volunteerism and community-based restoration environmental education ecocultural and artistic practices policy and politics For each category, the book offers an introductory theoretical chapter followed by multiple case studies, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the category and provides a perspective from within a unique social/political/cultural setting. Human Dimensions of Ecological Restoration delves into the often-neglected aspects of ecological restoration that ultimately make the difference between projects that are successfully executed and maintaned with the support of informed, engaged citizens, and those that are unable to advance past the conceptual stage due to misunderstandings or apathy. The lessons contained will be valuable to restoration veterans and greenhorns alike, scholars and students in a range of fields, and individuals who care about restoring their local lands and waters
Analysis Environmental sciences
Endangered ecosystems
Landscape ecology
Conservation biology
Environmental management
Nature Conservation
Environment
Ecosystems
Conservation Biology/Ecology
milieu
milieubeheer
ecosystemen
landschapsecologie
milieubescherming
environmental protection
natuurbescherming
Environmental Sciences (General)
Milieuwetenschappen (algemeen)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
In Springer eBooks
Subject Environmental sciences -- Philosophy.
Restoration ecology.
Environmental management.
Ecological integrity.
environmental control.
NATURE -- Environmental Conservation & Protection.
Environnement.
Climat.
Ecological integrity
Environmental management
Environmental sciences -- Philosophy
Restoration ecology
Form Electronic book
Author Egan, Dave.
Hjerpe, Evan E.
Abrams, Jesse.
ISBN 9781610910392
1610910397