Managing and designing landscapes for conservation : moving from perspectives to principles /

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David Lindenmayer is a Research Professor in the Center for Resource & Environmental Studies at The Australian National University in Canberra. He runs six large-scale landscape studies in south-eastern Australia and has written 18 books and 260 scientific articles on conservation biology, lands...

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Corporate Authors: Martin and Margy Meyerson Accession Fund for the Built Environment Collections, Zoological Society of London
Other Authors: Hobbs, R. J (Richard J.), Lindenmayer, David
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [London, England] : Malden, Mass. : ZSL ; Blackwell Pub., 2007
[London] : Malden, MA ; Oxford : ZSL ; Blackwell Publishing, 2007
[London] : Malden, MA ; Oxford : Zsl ; Blackwell Pub., 2007
[London] : Malden, MA ; Oxford : 2007
[London] : Malden, MA ; Oxford : 2007
Series:Conservation science and practice series ; no. 1
Conservation science and practice series ; no. 1
Subjects:
Ecological landscape design
Landscape protection
Table of Contents:
  • Avoiding irreversible change: considerations for vegetation cover, vegetation structure, and species composition / Joern Fischer, David B. Lindenmayer
  • Synthesis: total vegetation cover, pattern, and patch content / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Corridors, connectivity, and biological conservation / F.K.A. Schmiegelow
  • Focal species for determining connectivity requirements in conservation planning / Reed F. Noss
  • Connectivity, corridors, and stepping stones / Denis A. Saunders
  • Synthesis: corridors, connectivity, and stepping stones / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Individual species management: threatened taxa and invasive species / Daniel Simberloff
  • Managing landscapes for vulnerable, invasive, and disease species / Erika Zavaleta, Jae Ryan Pasari
  • Tools for conserving managing individual plant species in dynamic landscapes / Mark Burgman, Jane Elith, Emma Gorrod, Bonnie Wintle
  • ^
  • Foreword: Landscapes in peril
  • Introduction / David B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • The whole elephant: classification and terminology as tools for achieving generality in landscape ecology / S. McIntyre
  • Enacting landscape design: from specific cases to general principles / Yrjö Haila
  • Landscape models for use in studies of landscape change and habitat fragmentation / David B. Lindenmayer, J. Fischer
  • Synthesis: landscape classification / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Remnant geometry, landscape morphology, and principles and procedures for landscape design / Ralph Mac Nally
  • Estimating minimum habitat for population persistence / Lenore Fahrig
  • Habitat and landscape design: concepts, constraints, and opportunities / James R. Miller
  • Synthesis: habitat, habitat loss, and patch sizes / David B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Nature's infinite variety: conservation choice and management for dynamic ecological systems / J.C.Z.Woinarski
  • The diverse impacts of grazing, fire, and weeds: how ecological theory can inform conservation management / Don A. Driscoll
  • Forest landscape structure, degradation, and condition: some commentary and fundamental principles / Jerry F. Franklin, Mark E. Swanson
  • Synthesis: structure, degradation, and condition / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Incorporating edge effects into landscape design and management / Thomas D. Sisk
  • Edge effects / David B. Lindenmayer, J. Fischer
  • Edges: where landscape elements meet / Gary W. Luck
  • Synthesis: edge effects / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Emergent properties of land mosaics: implications for land management and biodiversity conservation / Andrew F. Bennett, James Q. Radford
  • Assessing the biodiversity value of stands and patches in a landscape context / Philip Gibbons, S.V. Briggs, Andre Zerger, Danielle Ayers, Julian Seddon, Stuart Doyle
  • Avoiding irreversible change: considerations for vegetation cover, vegetation structure, and species composition / Joern Fischer, David B. Lindenmayer
  • Synthesis: total vegetation cover, pattern, and patch content / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Corridors, connectivity, and biological conservation / F.K.A. Schmiegelow
  • Focal species for determining connectivity requirements in conservation planning / Reed F. Noss
  • Connectivity, corridors, and stepping stones / Denis A. Saunders
  • Synthesis: corridors, connectivity, and stepping stones / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Individual species management: threatened taxa and invasive species / Daniel Simberloff
  • Managing landscapes for vulnerable, invasive, and disease species / Erika Zavaleta, Jae Ryan Pasari
  • Tools for conserving managing individual plant species in dynamic landscapes / Mark Burgman, Jane Elith, Emma Gorrod, Bonnie Wintle
  • Synthesis: individual species management : threatened taxa and invasive species / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Ecosystems, ecosystem processes, and global change: implications for landscape design / Adrian D. Manning
  • The costs of losing and restoring ecosystem services / H.A. Mooney
  • Managing disturbance across scales: an essential consideration for landscape management and design / Viki A. Cramer
  • Synthesis: ecosystems and ecosystem processes / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Disturbance, resilience, and recovery: a resilience perspective on landscape dynamics / Brian Walker
  • Core principles for using natural disturbance regimes to inform landscape management / Malcolm L. Hunter Jr.
  • Synthesis: disturbance, resilience, and recovery / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Principles for conserving wetlands in managed landscapes / Aram J.K. Calhoun
  • Flowing waters in the landscape / P.S. Lake
  • Water in the landscape: the coupling of aquatic ecosystems and their catchments / Peter Cullen
  • Synthesis: aquatic ecosystems and integrity / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Does conservation need landscape ecology?: a perspective from both sides of the divide / John A. Wiens
  • What are we conserving?: establishing multiscale conservation goals and objectives in the face of global threats / J. Michael Scott, Timothy H. Tear
  • Goals, targets, and priorities for landscape-scale restoration / Richard J. Hobbs
  • A contribution to the development of a conceptual framework for landscape management: a landscape state and transition model / Peter Cale
  • Principles of landscape design that emerge from a formal problem-solving approach / Hugh P. Possingham, Emily Nicholson
  • From perspective to principles: Where to from here? / Richard J. Hobbs, David. B. Lindenmayer
  • Foreword: Landscapes in peril
  • Introduction / David B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • The whole elephant: classification and terminology as tools for achieving generality in landscape ecology / S. McIntyre
  • Enacting landscape design: from specific cases to general principles / Yrjö Haila
  • Landscape models for use in studies of landscape change and habitat fragmentation / David B. Lindenmayer, J. Fischer
  • Synthesis: landscape classification / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Remnant geometry, landscape morphology, and principles and procedures for landscape design / Ralph Mac Nally
  • Estimating minimum habitat for population persistence / Lenore Fahrig
  • Habitat and landscape design: concepts, constraints, and opportunities / James R. Miller
  • Synthesis: habitat, habitat loss, and patch sizes / David B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Nature's infinite variety: conservation choice and management for dynamic ecological systems / J.C.Z.Woinarski
  • ^
  • Synthesis: individual species management : threatened taxa and invasive species / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Ecosystems, ecosystem processes, and global change: implications for landscape design / Adrian D. Manning
  • The costs of losing and restoring ecosystem services / H.A. Mooney
  • Managing disturbance across scales: an essential consideration for landscape management and design / Viki A. Cramer
  • Synthesis: ecosystems and ecosystem processes / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Disturbance, resilience, and recovery: a resilience perspective on landscape dynamics / Brian Walker
  • Core principles for using natural disturbance regimes to inform landscape management / Malcolm L. Hunter Jr.
  • Synthesis: disturbance, resilience, and recovery / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Principles for conserving wetlands in managed landscapes / Aram J.K. Calhoun
  • Flowing waters in the landscape / P.S. Lake
  • ^
  • The diverse impacts of grazing, fire, and weeds: how ecological theory can inform conservation management / Don A. Driscoll
  • Forest landscape structure, degradation, and condition: some commentary and fundamental principles / Jerry F. Franklin, Mark E. Swanson
  • Synthesis: structure, degradation, and condition / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Incorporating edge effects into landscape design and management / Thomas D. Sisk
  • Edge effects / David B. Lindenmayer, J. Fischer
  • Edges: where landscape elements meet / Gary W. Luck
  • Synthesis: edge effects / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Emergent properties of land mosaics: implications for land management and biodiversity conservation / Andrew F. Bennett, James Q. Radford
  • Assessing the biodiversity value of stands and patches in a landscape context / Philip Gibbons, S.V. Briggs, Andre Zerger, Danielle Ayers, Julian Seddon, Stuart Doyle
  • ^
  • Water in the landscape: the coupling of aquatic ecosystems and their catchments / Peter Cullen
  • Synthesis: aquatic ecosystems and integrity / David. B. Lindenmayer, Richard J. Hobbs
  • Does conservation need landscape ecology?: a perspective from both sides of the divide / John A. Wiens
  • What are we conserving?: establishing multiscale conservation goals and objectives in the face of global threats / J. Michael Scott, Timothy H. Tear
  • Goals, targets, and priorities for landscape-scale restoration / Richard J. Hobbs
  • A contribution to the development of a conceptual framework for landscape management: a landscape state and transition model / Peter Cale
  • Principles of landscape design that emerge from a formal problem-solving approach / Hugh P. Possingham, Emily Nicholson
  • From perspective to principles: Where to from here? / Richard J. Hobbs, David. B. Lindenmayer
  • Foreword: Landscapes in Peril
  • 1 Introduction / David B. Lindenmayer and Richard J. Hobbs
  • Sect. 1. Classification of Landscapes and Terminology
  • 2. The Whole Elephant: Classification and Terminology as Tools for Achieving Generality in Landscape Ecology / S. McIntyre
  • 3. Enacting Landscape Design: from Specific Cases to General Principles / Yrjo Haila
  • 4. Landscape Models for Use in Studies of Landscape Change and Habitat Fragmentation / David B. Lindenmayer and J. Fischer
  • 5. Synthesis: Landscape Classification / David B. Lindenmayer and Richard J. Hobbs
  • Sect. 2. Habitat, Habitat Loss and Patch Sizes
  • 6. Remnant Geometry, Landscape Morphology, and Principles and Procedures for Landscape Design / Ralph Mac Nally
  • 7. Estimating Minimum Habitat for Population Persistence / Lenore Fahrig
  • 8. Habitat and Landscape Design: Concepts, Constraints and Opportunities / James R. Miller
  • 9. Synthesis: Habitat, Habitat Loss and Patch Sizes / David B. Lindenmayer and Richard J. Hobbs
  • Sect. 3. Structure, Degradation and Condition
  • 10. Nature's Infinite Variety: Conservation Choice and Management for Dynamic Ecological Systems / J. C. Z. Woinarski
  • 11. The Diverse Impacts of Grazing, Fire and Weeds: How Ecological Theory Can Inform Conservation Management / Don A. Driscoll
  • 12. Forest Landscape Structure, Degradation and Condition: Some Commentary and Fundamental Principles / Jerry F. Franklin and Mark E. Swanson
  • 13. Synthesis: Structure, Degradation and Condition / David B. Lindenmayer and Richard J. Hobbs
  • Sect. 4. Edge Effects
  • 14. Incorporating Edge Effects into Landscape Design and Management / Thomas D. Sisk
  • 15. Edge Effects / David B. Lindenmayer and J. Fischer
  • 16. Edges: Where Landscape Elements Meet / Gary W. Luck
  • 17. Synthesis: Edge Effects / David B. Lindenmayer and Richard J. Hobbs
  • Sect. 5 Total Vegetation Cover, Pattern, Patch Content
  • 18. Emergent Properties of Land Mosaics: Implications for Land Management and Biodiversity Conservation / Andrew F. Bennett and James Q. Radford
  • 19. Assessing the Biodiversity Value of Stands and Patches in a Landscape Context / Philip Gibbons, S. V. Briggs, Andre Zerger, Danielle Ayers, Julian Seddon and Stuart Doyle
  • 20. Avoiding Irreversible Change: Considerations for Vegetation Cover, Vegetation Structure and Species Composition / Joern Fischer and David B. Lindenmayer
  • 21. Synthesis: Total Vegetation Cover, Pattern and Patch Content / David B. Lindenmayer and Richard J. Hobbs
  • Sect. 6. Connectivity, Corridors, Stepping Stones
  • 22. Corridors, Connectivity and Biological Conservation / F. K. A. Schmiegelow
  • 23. Focal Species for Determining Connectivity Requirements in Conservation Planning / Reed F. Noss
  • 24. Connectivity, Corridors and Stepping Stones / Denis A. Saunders
  • 25. Synthesis: Corridors, Connectivity and Stepping Stones / David B. Lindenmayer and Richard J. Hobbs
  • Sect. 7. Individual Species Management - Threatened Taxa and invasive Species
  • 26. Individual Species Management: Threatened Taxa and Invasive Species / Daniel Simberloff
  • 27. Managing Landscapes for Vulnerable, Invasive and Disease Species / Erika Zavaleta and Jae Ryan Pasari
  • 28. Tools for Conserving Managing Individual Plant Species in Dynamic Landscapes / Mark Burgman, Jane Elith, Emma Gorrod and Bonnie Wintle
  • 29. Synthesis: Individual Species Management - Threatened Taxa and Invasive Species / David B. Lindenmayer and Richard J. Hobbs
  • Sect. 8. Ecosystems and Ecosystem Processes
  • 30. Ecosystems, Ecosystem Processes and Global Change: Implications for Landscape Design / Adrian D. Manning
  • 31. The Costs of Losing and of Restoring Ecosystem Services / H. A. Mooney
  • 32. Managing Disturbance Across Scales: An Essential Consideration for Landscape Management and Design / Viki A. Cramer
  • 33. Synthesis: Ecosystems and Ecosystem Processes / David B. Lindenmayer and Richard J. Hobbs
  • Sect. 9. Disturbance, Resilience and Recovery
  • 34. Disturbance, Resilience and Recovery: A Resilience Perspective on Landscape Dynamics / Brian Walker
  • 35. Core Principles for Using Natural Disturbance Regimes to Inform Landscape Management / Malcolm L. Hunter, Jr.
  • 36. Synthesis: Disturbance, Resilience and Recovery / David B. Lindenmayer and Richard J. Hobbs
  • Sect. 10. Aquatic Ecosystems and Integrity
  • 37. Principles for Conserving Wetlands in Managed Landscapes / Aram J. K. Calhoun
  • 38. Flowing Waters in the Landscape / P. S. Lake
  • 39. Water in the Landscape: The Coupling of Aquatic Ecosystems and their Catchments / Peter Cullen
  • 40. Synthesis: Aquatic Ecosystems and Integrity / David B. Lindenmayer and Richard J. Hobbs
  • Sect. 11. Bringing It All Together
  • 41. Does Conservation Need Landscape Ecology? A Perspective from Both Sides of the Divide / John A. Wiens
  • 42. What Are We Conserving? Establishing Multiscale Conservation Goals and Objectives in the Face of Global Threats / J. Michael Scott and Timothy H. Tear
  • 43. Goals, Targets and Priorities for Landscape-Scale Restoration / Richard J. Hobbs
  • 44. A Contribution to the Development of a Conceptual Framework for Landscape Management: A Landscape State and Transition Model / Peter Cale
  • 45. Principles of Landscape Design that Emerge from a Formal Problem-Solving Approach / Hugh P. Possingham and Emily Nicholson
  • 46. From Perspectives to Principles: Where to From Here? / Richard J. Hobbs and David B. Lindenmayer.

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