Bøker av William R. Jordan

A hands-on manual that provides a detailed account of the art and science of prairie restoration, and the application of that knowledge to restoration projects throughout the world. This book explores restoration philosophies and techniques, and is a useful resource for those working to nurture landscapes back to a state of health.

Presents a history of the field of ecological restoration as it has developed over the three decades. This title explores the development of the field and its importance to environmental management as well as to the larger environmental movement and our understanding of the world.

Ecological restoration, the attempt to guide damaged ecosystems back to a previous, usually healthier or more natural, condition, is one of the most promising approaches to conservation. This book explores the promise of restoration, both as a way of reversing environmental damage and as a context for negotiating our relationship with nature.