Ecological networks and greenways

Concept, design, implementation

Rob Jongman, Gloria Pungetti - Collection Studies in landscape ecology

346 pages, parution le 01/07/2004

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The establishment of ecological networks in Europe and greenways in America has required some of the most advanced applications of the principles of landscape ecology to land-use planning. This book provides a thorough overview of the recent developments in this emergingfield, combining the theoretical concepts of landscape ecology with the actual practice of landscape planning and management, in addition to biological and physical considerations importantto biodiversity protection and restoration, equal weight is given to cultural and aesthetic issues to illustrate how sympathetic, sustainable land-use policies can be implemented. Species models and landscape models provide the link between theory and practice, with emphasis on the choice of appropriate parameters and design for the adequate translation and implementation of the models to real-life situations. Examples are given for large-scale areas (Estonia and Florida) as well as regional areas such as Milan, Chicago and the Argentinian Yungas.This invaluable book will provide a wealth of information for all those concerned with biodiversity conservation through networks and greenways and their relevance to the planning process, whether researcher, land manager or policy maker.

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The context and concept of ecological networks
Greenways in the USA: theory, trends and prospects
Ecological functioning of ecological networks: a species perspective
Impacts of roads on ecological networks and integration of conservation and transportation planning: Florida as a case study
Ecological corridors on a European scale: a typology and identification of target species
Planning the future landscape between nature and culture
From models to reality: design and implementation process
Design of the pan-european ecological network: a national level attempt
Ecological "black spots" within the ecological network: a improved design for rural road network amelioration
An ecological network for the Milan region based on focal species
Connecting corridors: implementing metropolitan greenway networks in North America
The Florida statewide greenways project: its realization and political context
The ecological network development in the Yungas, argentina: planning, economic and social aspects
The river corridor of the Guadiamar

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Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	Rob Jongman, Gloria Pungetti
Collection	Studies in landscape ecology
Parution	01/07/2004
Nb. de pages	346
Format	17,5 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	756g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521535021
ISBN13	978-0-521-53502-1