{"product_id":"primer-of-ecological-restoration-karen-holl-9781610919722","title":"Primer of Ecological Restoration","description":"The pace, intensity, and scale at which humans have altered our planet in recent decades is unprecedented. We have dramatically transformed landscapes and waterways through agriculture, logging, mining, and fire suppression, with drastic impacts on public health and human well-being. What can we do to counteract and even reverse the worst of these effects? Restore damaged ecosystems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003ci\u003ePrimer of Ecological Restoration\u003c\/i\u003e is a succinct introduction to the theory and practice of ecological restoration as a strategy to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems. In twelve brief chapters, the book introduces readers to the basics of restoration project planning, monitoring, and adaptive management. It explains abiotic factors such as landforms, soil, and hydrology that are the building blocks to successfully recovering microorganism, plant, and animal communities. Additional chapters cover topics such as invasive species and legal and financial considerations. Each chapter concludes with recommended reading and reference lists, and the book can be paired with online resources for teaching. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for introductory classes in ecological restoration or for practitioners seeking constructive guidance for real-world projects, \u003ci\u003ePrimer of Ecological Restoration\u003c\/i\u003e offers accessible, practical information on recent trends in the field. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karen Holl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1610919726\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781610919722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Island Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70h x 5.50w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2020","brand":"Karen Holl","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046161019135,"sku":"9781610919722","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b9fbcb30-c26f-4ed1-bee6-1caeaa5555c2.jpg?v=1684982989","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/primer-of-ecological-restoration-karen-holl-9781610919722","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}