Handbook of Ecological Restoration Volume 2, Restoration in Practice [Paperback]

An essential handbook for anyone concerned with the restoration of aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems, worldwide.The Handbook of Ecological Restoration comprises of two volumes, Principles of Restoration and Restoration in Practice, providing a comprehensive account of the science of restoration ecology. Restoration in Practice provides details of state-of-the-art restoration practice in a range of biomes within terrestrial and aquatic (marine, coastal and freshwater) ecosystems. It will be an invaluable resource to anyone concerned with the restoration, rehabilitation, enhancement or creation of habitats, anywhere in the world. Policy and legislative issues on all continents are also outlined and discussed.The Handbook of Ecological Restoration comprises of two volumes, Principles of Restoration and Restoration in Practice, providing a comprehensive account of the science of restoration ecology. Restoration in Practice provides details of state-of-the-art restoration practice in a range of biomes within terrestrial and aquatic (marine, coastal and freshwater) ecosystems. It will be an invaluable resource to anyone concerned with the restoration, rehabilitation, enhancement or creation of habitats, anywhere in the world. Policy and legislative issues on all continents are also outlined and discussed.Restoration Practice details state-of-the-art restoration practices in a range of biomes within terrestrial and aquatic (marine, coastal, and freshwater) ecosystems. Policy and legislative issues on all continents are outlined and discussed. The Handbook of Ecological Restoration is an invaluable resource to everyone concerned with the restoration, rehabilitation, enhancement or creation of habitats in aquatic or terrestrial systems throughout the world.Part I. Restoration Policy and Infrastructure: 1. The Americas Mohan K. Wali, N. M. Safaya and F. Evrendilek; 2. Europe Jane Madgwick and Tim Jones; 3. Ecological restoration in Africa W. M. Adams; 4a. Restoration policy alR