"The Historical Ecology Handbook" makes essential connections between past and future ecosystems, bringing together leading experts to offer a much-needed introduction to the field of historical ecology and its practical application by on-the-ground restorationists. Chapters present individual techniques focusing on both culturally derived evidence and biological records, with each chapter offering essential background, tools, and resources needed for using the technique in a restoration effort. The book ends with four in-depth case studies that demonstrate how various combinations of techniques have been used in restoration projects. "The Historical Ecology Handbook" is a unique and groundbreaking guide to determining historic reference conditions of a landscape. It offers an invaluable compendium of tools and techniques, and will be essential reading for anyone working in the field of ecological restoration.
About the AuthorDAVE EGAN is editor of the journal Ecological Restoration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. EVELYN A. HOWELL is professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and the Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Book InformationISBN 9781597260336
Author Dave EganFormat Paperback
Page Count 488
Imprint Island PressPublisher Island Press