{"product_id":"land-use-scenarios-alan-w-shearer-9781138112308","title":"Land Use Scenarios: Environmental Consequences of Development","description":"\u003cp\u003eAny alteration of the natural processes occurring on a piece of land will have expected as well as unanticipated effects, and those effects have little regard for arbitrary human boundaries. Consequently, it is not enough for land managers to consider only how they might maintain the parcels for which they are responsible; they must also anticipate how changes to neighboring lands might impact their properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLand Use Scenarios: Environmental Consequences of Development demonstrates how the success of local decision making is largely determined by factors that are difficult to control or forecast. It shows the importance of \u003cem\u003egeographic vulnerability analysis\u003c\/em\u003e, which takes into consideration possible scenarios about how, where, and when future patterns of land use might develop. It points to the consideration of \u003cem\u003ecritical uncertainties\u003c\/em\u003e--those aspects of the future, that while difficult to predict, may have a profound impact on pending decisions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailing research supported by the United States Marine Corps, the text presents a study of the region of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Air Station Miramar in California. While this area remains largely un-built, but extensively used, ongoing regional growth is having dramatic impact on the land and must be factored into any decision making. This research--\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a better understanding of the potential consequences of urban development on native flora and fauna\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes theoretical concerns prompted by scenario-based projections \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives an overview of the history of scenario-based techniques for urban and regional planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps define measures for maintaining undeveloped lands in rapidly developing areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn publishing this research, the investigators provide information regarding issues of urban development and possible environmental consequences to stakeholders and jurisdictions whose actions may influence the future of the region. More broadly, the book will aid managers and stakeholders from other areas to engage spatial contingencies toward the goal of developing more resilient landscapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan W. Shearer,David A. Mouat,Scott D. Bassett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138112305\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138112308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 422\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.90d","brand":"Alan W. Shearer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447832228095,"sku":"9781138112308","price":105.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0dc0c476-e46a-449e-9ea6-6111aa061e08.jpg?v=1777235114","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/land-use-scenarios-alan-w-shearer-9781138112308","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}