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Book Synopsis Grassland Restoration Techniques on San Clemente Island, California by :
Download or read book Grassland Restoration Techniques on San Clemente Island, California written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mediterranean ecosystems worldwide are threatened by development, non-native species invasion and changes in disturbance regimes. Restoration of degraded ecosystems is challenging due to a lack of information on effective techniques and the inherent complexity of the systems. Southern California's Mediterranean-climate grasslands are particularly threatened and important as biodiversity hotspots, so research into restoration of degraded grasslands is urgently needed. This grassland restoration study on San Clemente Island tested the effects of herbicide, irrigation and seeding on species composition of two grassland areas (one highly invaded and one native dominated) after burning. Non-native grasses were successfully controlled in some sites with the herbicide treatment, both alone and in combination with other treatments. This control led to complex interactions between and among other functional groups (specifically Native forbs and Non-native forbs), burns and years, but overall, suppression of the Non-native grass functional group led to decreased competition pressure on both Native and Non-native forb functional groups. The addition of seeds to the plots also receiving irrigation and herbicide boosted Native forb cover, a result not seen in the absence of Non-native grass control. Irrigation treatments resulted in weak effects, indicating that it may be a poor restoration technique, particularly if it is not combined with Non-native grass suppression and native seed addition. Year two results were strikingly different from year one, highlighting the importance of multiple years of monitoring after the completion of restoration treatments.
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Download or read book California Grassland Restoration Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Experimental Approaches to Conservation Biology by : Malcolm Gordon
Download or read book Experimental Approaches to Conservation Biology written by Malcolm Gordon and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2004-09-13 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are living in the early stages of a looming worldwide extinction crisis. Abundant evidence shows that the current rate of species extinctions is nearing its highest level since the asteroid collision 65 million years ago, and that humans are largely responsible. This book addresses the urgent need to understand and find solutions to this crisis. Written by an international team of contributors who are among the best-known and most active experimental biologists working in the field of conservation biology today, it provides a unique approach by focusing on individual species rather than whole plant and animal communities. Emphasizing throughout how conservation biology can benefit from an experimental approach, the book looks at a wide range of terrestrial and aquatic species—from giant pandas and tree snails to sea turtles and Steller sea lions—and demonstrates what can be done both to preserve rare species and to combat invasive organisms. Finally, contributors show how we can bridge the gap between policy makers and research scientists in order to develop lasting solutions to these problems.
Book Synopsis Restoration Manual for Annual Grassland Systems in California by : Elise S Gornish
Download or read book Restoration Manual for Annual Grassland Systems in California written by Elise S Gornish and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widespread development and massive degradation are quickly eroding the persistence and health of annual grassland systems. This guide was developed to give practitioners of any experience level an overview of considerations for grassland restoration design and application that will be right for their situation. Here you'll find ways to effectively improve grassland conditions in monetarily and logistically feasible ways. This publication focuses on restoration species choice, because species identity can be the dominant driver of achieving a restoration goal--included is an extensive appendix matching geographic area and soil type to appropriate species for consideration. The techniques presented are the result of years of experience from research scientists and non-academic practitioners and synthesizes published and unpublished data in one handy source. Sections include: Identifying Restoration Goals and Desired Outcomes: Biodiversity Pollinator Habitat Wildlife Habitat Erosion Control Forage for Grazing Animals Carbon Storage/Nutrient Cycling Pre-Vegetation Techniques Plant Materials Revegetation Techniques Discussion of 83 species with brief description of pros and cons Extensive references
Book Synopsis Terrestrial Vegetation of California, 3rd Edition by : Michael Barbour
Download or read book Terrestrial Vegetation of California, 3rd Edition written by Michael Barbour and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2007-07-17 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This completely new edition of Terrestrial Vegetation of California clearly documents the extraordinary complexity and richness of the plant communities and of the state and the forces that shape them. This volume is a storehouse of information of value to anyone concerned with meeting the challenge of understanding, managing or conserving these unique plant communities under the growing threats of climate change, biological invasions and development."—Harold Mooney, Professor of Environmental Biology, Stanford University "The plants of California are under threat like never before. Traditional pressures of development and invasive species have been joined by a newly-recognized threat: human-caused climate change. It is essential that we thoroughly understand current plant community dynamics in order to have a hope of conserving them. This book represents an important, well-timed advance in knowledge of the vegetation of this diverse state and is an essential resource for professionals, students, and the general public alike."—Brent Mishler, Director of the University & Jepson Herbaria and Professor of Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley
Book Synopsis California Grassland Restoration Literature by : Halverson
Download or read book California Grassland Restoration Literature written by Halverson and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Southern California Range Complex written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 938 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis Plant Communities of San Nicolas Island, California by :
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Book Synopsis The American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation by : Daniel J. Lebbin
Download or read book The American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation written by Daniel J. Lebbin and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether we live in cities, in the suburbs, or in the country, birds are ubiquitous features of daily life, so much so that we often take them for granted. But even the casual observer is aware that birds don’t fill our skies in the number they once did. That awareness has spawned conservation action that has led to notable successes, including the recovery of some of the nation’s most emblematic species, such as the Bald Eagle, Brown Pelican, Whooping Crane, and Peregrine Falcon. Despite this, a third of all American bird species are in trouble—in many cases, they’re in imminent danger of extinction. The most authoritative account ever published of the threats these species face, The American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation will be the definitive book on the subject. The Guide presents for the first time anywhere a classification system and threat analysis for bird habitats in the United States, the most thorough and scientifically credible assessment of threats to birds published to date, as well as a new list of birds of conservation concern. Filled with beautiful color illustrations and original range maps, the Guide is a timely, important, and inspiring reference for birders and anyone else interested in conserving North America’s avian fauna. But this book is far more than another shout of crisis. The Guide also lays out a concrete and achievable plan of long-term action to safeguard our country’s rich bird life. Ultimately, it is an argument for hope. Whether you spend your early weekend mornings crouched in silence with binoculars in hand, hoping to check another species off your list, or you’ve never given much thought to bird conservation, you’ll appreciate the visual power and intellectual scope of these pages.
Book Synopsis Ecosystems of California by : Harold Mooney
Download or read book Ecosystems of California written by Harold Mooney and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 1009 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-anticipated reference and sourcebook for California’s remarkable ecological abundance provides an integrated assessment of each major ecosystem type—its distribution, structure, function, and management. A comprehensive synthesis of our knowledge about this biologically diverse state, Ecosystems of California covers the state from oceans to mountaintops using multiple lenses: past and present, flora and fauna, aquatic and terrestrial, natural and managed. Each chapter evaluates natural processes for a specific ecosystem, describes drivers of change, and discusses how that ecosystem may be altered in the future. This book also explores the drivers of California’s ecological patterns and the history of the state’s various ecosystems, outlining how the challenges of climate change and invasive species and opportunities for regulation and stewardship could potentially affect the state’s ecosystems. The text explicitly incorporates both human impacts and conservation and restoration efforts and shows how ecosystems support human well-being. Edited by two esteemed ecosystem ecologists and with overviews by leading experts on each ecosystem, this definitive work will be indispensable for natural resource management and conservation professionals as well as for undergraduate or graduate students of California’s environment and curious naturalists.
Book Synopsis Plant Microevolution and Conservation in Human-influenced Ecosystems by : David Briggs
Download or read book Plant Microevolution and Conservation in Human-influenced Ecosystems written by David Briggs and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-11-26 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With particular emphasis on plants, this thought-provoking text examines the implications of human influences on micro-evolutionary processes.
Book Synopsis The Conservation Handbook by : William J. Sutherland
Download or read book The Conservation Handbook written by William J. Sutherland and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textbooks on the principles of conservation biology abound. Yet, how does one put this theoretical knowledge into practice? The aim of The Conservation Handbook is to provide clear guidance on the implementation of conservation techniques. The wide range of methods described include those for ecological research, monitoring, planning, education, habitat management and combining conservation with development. Nineteen case studies illustrate how the methods have been applied. The book will be of interest to conservation biology students and practicing conservationists worldwide. For each copy of the book sold, another copy will be sent free to a practicing conservationist outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Foreword by E. O. Wilson. Concise, practical guide packed full of ideas, methods and advice. Provides solutions for the main conservation problems most commonly encountered. 18 global case studies illustrate the application of techniques. The Conservation Handbook Donations Project this book is being sent free to those practising conservationists outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan who are otherwise unlikely to obtain a copy. These copies are provided at cost price by Blackwell Science, the publisher, and paid for with the author''s royalties. Each book sold means another one will be donated.
Book Synopsis Wildland Expertise and Facilities in the California State University System by : Don C. Erman
Download or read book Wildland Expertise and Facilities in the California State University System written by Don C. Erman and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Fourth California Islands Symposium written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Child's Place in the Environment: Preserving and restoring ecosystems by : Olga N. Clymire
Download or read book A Child's Place in the Environment: Preserving and restoring ecosystems written by Olga N. Clymire and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
