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  • Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

    Edited by Lance B. McNew, David K. Dahlgren, Jeffrey L. Beck ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This open access book reviews the importance of ecological functioning within rangelands considering the complex inter-relationships of production agriculture, ecosystem services, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat.More than half of all lands worldwide, and up to 70% of the western USA, are classified as rangelands—uncultivated lands that often support grazing by domestic livestock. The rangelands ... Read more

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  • Yellowstone Wolves

    Science and Discovery in the World's First National Park

    Edited by Douglas W. Smith, Daniel R. Stahler, Daniel R. MacNulty ...
    This beautifully illustrated volume on the Yellowstone Wolf Project includes an introduction by Jane Goodall and an exclusive online documentary.The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park was one of the greatest wildlife conservation achievements of the twentieth century. Eradicated after the park was first established, these iconic carnivores returned in 1995 when the US government ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Wildlife Techniques Manual

    Volume 1: Research. Volume 2: Management 2-vol. set

    Edited by Nova J. Silvy ...
    Since its original publication in 1960, The Wildlife Techniques Manual has remained the cornerstone text for the professional wildlife biologist. Now fully revised and updated, this seventh edition promises to be the most comprehensive resource on wildlife biology, conservation, and management for years to come.Superbly edited by Nova J. Silvy, the thirty-seven authoritative chapters included in ... Read more

    $135.99 USD

  • Why Birds Matter

    Avian Ecological Function and Ecosystem Services

    Edited by Çagan H. Sekercioglu, Daniel G. Wenny, Christopher J. Whelan ...
    For over one hundred years, ornithologists and amateur birders have jointly campaigned for the conservation of bird species, documenting not only birds' beauty and extraordinary diversity, but also their importance to ecosystems worldwide. But while these avian enthusiasts have noted that birds eat fruit, carrion, and pests; spread seed and fertilizer; and pollinate plants, among other services, ... Read more

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  • Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States

    A Comprehensive Science Synthesis for the United States Forest Sector

    Edited by Therese M. Poland, Toral Patel-Weynand, Deborah M. Finch, Chelcy Ford Miniat, Deborah C. Hayes, Vanessa M. Lopez ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This open access book describes the serious threat of invasive species to native ecosystems. Invasive species have caused and will continue to cause enormous ecological and economic damage with ever increasing world trade. This multi-disciplinary book, written by over 100 national experts, presents the latest research on a wide range of natural science and social science fields that explore the ... Read more

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  • Stream and Watershed Restoration

    A Guide to Restoring Riverine Processes and Habitats

    Edited by Philip Roni, Tim Beechie ...
    Series series Advancing River Restoration and Management
    With $2 billion spent annually on stream restoration worldwide, there is a pressing need for guidance in this area, but until now, there was no comprehensive text on the subject. Filling that void, this unique text covers both new and existing information following a stepwise approach on theory, planning, implementation, and evaluation methods for the restoration of stream habitats. ... Read more

    $94.00 USD

  • Novel Ecosystems

    Intervening in the New Ecological World Order

    by Richard J. Hobbs, Eric S. Higgs, Carol Hall ...
    Land conversion, climate change and species invasions are contributing to the widespread emergence of novel ecosystems, which demand a shift in how we think about traditional approaches to conservation, restoration and environmental management. They are novel because they exist without historical precedents and are self-sustaining. Traditional approaches emphasizing native species and historical ... Read more

    $74.00 USD

  • Forest and Rangeland Soils of the United States Under Changing Conditions

    A Comprehensive Science Synthesis

    Edited by Richard V. Pouyat, Deborah S. Page-Dumroese, Toral Patel-Weynand, Linda H. Geiser ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This open access book synthesizes leading-edge science and management information about forest and rangeland soils of the United States. It offers ways to better understand changing conditions and their impacts on soils, and explores directions that positively affect the future of forest and rangeland soil health. This book outlines soil processes and identifies the research needed to manage ... Read more

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  • Extinction in Our Times

    Global Amphibian Decline

    by James P. Collins, Martha L. Crump, Thomas E. Lovejoy III ...
    For over 350 million years, thousands of species of amphibians have lived on earth, but since the 1990s they have been disappearing at an alarming rate, in many cases quite suddenly and mysteriously. What is causing these extinctions? What role do human actions play in them? What do they tell us about the overall state of biodiversity on the planet? In Extinction in Our Times, James Collins and ... Read more

    $44.99 USD

  • Trophic Cascades

    Predators, Prey, and the Changing Dynamics of Nature

    Edited by John Terborgh, James A. Estes, Dr. ...
    Trophic cascades—the top-down regulation of ecosystems by predators—are an essential aspect of ecosystem function and well-being. Trophic cascades are often drastically disrupted by human interventions—for example, when wolves and cougars are removed, allowing deer and beaver to become destructive—yet have only recently begun to be considered in the development of conservation and management ... Read more

    $45.39 USD

  • Biological Invasions in South Africa

    Edited by Brian W. van Wilgen, John Measey, David M. Richardson, John R. Wilson, Tsungai A. Zengeya ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This open access volume presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more than three decades, and where bold initiatives have been implemented in attempts to control invasions and to reduce their ecological, economic and social effects. It covers a broad range of themes, including history, policy development and ... Read more

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  • An Introduction to Primate Conservation

    Edited by Serge A. Wich, Andrew J. Marshall ...
    The number of primates on the brink of extinction continues to grow, and the need to respond with effective conservation measures has never been greater. This book provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art synthesis of research principles and applied management practices for primate conservation. It begins with a consideration of the biological, intellectual, economic, and ecological ... Read more

    $66.59 USD