Sustainable Ecological Systems

Sustainable Ecological Systems
Author: W. Wallace Covington
Publisher:
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1994
Genre: Ecosystem management
ISBN:

"This conference brought together scientists and managers from federal, state, and local agencies, along with private-sector interests, to examine key concepts involving sustainable ecological systems, and ways in which to apply these concepts to ecosystem management. Session topics were: ecological consequences of land and water use changes, biology of rare and declining species and habitats, conservation biology and restoration ecology, developing and applying ecological theory to management of ecological systems and forest health, and sustainable ecosystems to respond to human needs. A plenary session established the philosophical and historical contexts for ecosystem management."--Title page verso.

Aspen

Aspen
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1985
Genre: Aspen
ISBN:

Information about the biology, ecology, and management of quaking aspen on the mountains and plateaus of the interior western United States, and to a lesser extent, Canada, is summarized and discussed. The biology of aspen as a tree species, community relationships in the aspen ecosystem, environments, and factors affecting aspen forests are reviewed. The resources available within and from the aspen forest type, and their past and potential uses are examined. Silvicultural methods and other approaches to managing aspen for various resources and uses are presented.

Ecology, Diversity, and Sustainability of the Middle Rio Grande Basin

Ecology, Diversity, and Sustainability of the Middle Rio Grande Basin
Author: Deborah M. Finch
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 197
Release: 1995
Genre: Basins (Geology)
ISBN: 0788130137

Synthesizes existing information on the ecology, diversity, human uses & research needs of the Middle Rio Grande Basin of New Mexico. Begins with a review of the environmental history & human cultures of the basin, followed by an analysis of the influences & problems of climate & water. Also focuses on ecological processes, environmental changes & management problems. Each chapter identifies studies that can supply information to mitigate environmental problems, rehabilitate ecosystems, & sustain them in light of human values & needs.

Ecosystem Disturbance and Wildlife Conservation in Western Grasslands

Ecosystem Disturbance and Wildlife Conservation in Western Grasslands
Author: Deborah M. Finch
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1998-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780788142048

Reviews & synthesizes info. about the structure, function, & components of steppe & desert grassland ecosystems in the western U.S. with special emphasis on the ecological roles & requirements of wildlife species. It is designed to draw attention to some wildlife topics that have been particularly neglected for western grasslands, & represents a cross section of the papers orally presented at the symposium as well as some additional papers solicited afterwards. Those interested in sustaining the ecological health, productivity, & biological diversity of western grassland ecosystems will find this publication valuable.