The Resource Forgotten grasslands of the South : natural history and conservation, Reed F. Noss ; with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson, (electronic book)
Forgotten grasslands of the South : natural history and conservation, Reed F. Noss ; with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson, (electronic book)
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- Summary
- Forgotten Grasslands of the South is a literary and scientific case study of some of the biologically richest and most endangered ecosystems in North America. Eminent ecologist Reed Noss tells the story of how southern grasslands arose and persisted over time and addresses questions that are fundamental for conserving these vital yet poorly understood ecosystems. The author examines the natural history of southern grasslandstheir origin and history (geologic, vegetation, and human)biological hotspots and endangered ecosystemsphysical determinants of grassland distribution, including ecology, soils, landform, and hydrology fire, herbivores, and ecological interactionsThe final chapter presents a general conservation strategy for southern grasslands, including prioritization, protection, restoration, and management. Also included are examples of ongoing restoration projects, along with a prognosis for the future. In addition to offering fascinating new information about these little-studied ecosystems, Noss demonstrates how natural history is central to the practice of conservation. Natural history has been on a declining trajectory for decades, as theory and experimentation have dominated the field of ecology. Ecologists are coming to realize that these divergent approaches are in fact complementary, and that pursuing them together can bring greater knowledge and understanding of how the natural world works and how we can best conserve it.Forgotten Grasslands of the South explores the overarching importance of ecological processes in maintaining healthy ecosystems, and is the first book of its kind to apply natural history, in a modern, comprehensive sense, to the conservation of biodiversity across a broad region. It sets a new standard for scientific literature and is essential reading not only for those who study and work to conserve the grasslands of the South but also for everyone who is fascinated by the natural world
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xviii, 317 p.)
- Contents
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- Natural history of a forgotten American grassland
- Origin and history
- Biological hotspots and endangered ecosystems
- Physical factors: Rock, soil, landform, water, and wind
- Fire, big animals, and interactions
- The future of southern grasslands: Outline of a strategy
- Isbn
- 9781610912259
- Label
- Forgotten grasslands of the South : natural history and conservation
- Title
- Forgotten grasslands of the South
- Title remainder
- natural history and conservation
- Statement of responsibility
- Reed F. Noss ; with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- Forgotten Grasslands of the South is a literary and scientific case study of some of the biologically richest and most endangered ecosystems in North America. Eminent ecologist Reed Noss tells the story of how southern grasslands arose and persisted over time and addresses questions that are fundamental for conserving these vital yet poorly understood ecosystems. The author examines the natural history of southern grasslandstheir origin and history (geologic, vegetation, and human)biological hotspots and endangered ecosystemsphysical determinants of grassland distribution, including ecology, soils, landform, and hydrology fire, herbivores, and ecological interactionsThe final chapter presents a general conservation strategy for southern grasslands, including prioritization, protection, restoration, and management. Also included are examples of ongoing restoration projects, along with a prognosis for the future. In addition to offering fascinating new information about these little-studied ecosystems, Noss demonstrates how natural history is central to the practice of conservation. Natural history has been on a declining trajectory for decades, as theory and experimentation have dominated the field of ecology. Ecologists are coming to realize that these divergent approaches are in fact complementary, and that pursuing them together can bring greater knowledge and understanding of how the natural world works and how we can best conserve it.Forgotten Grasslands of the South explores the overarching importance of ecological processes in maintaining healthy ecosystems, and is the first book of its kind to apply natural history, in a modern, comprehensive sense, to the conservation of biodiversity across a broad region. It sets a new standard for scientific literature and is essential reading not only for those who study and work to conserve the grasslands of the South but also for everyone who is fascinated by the natural world
- Cataloging source
- YDXCP
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Noss, Reed F
- Dewey number
- 508.75
- Illustrations
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- illustrations
- maps
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- QH104.5.S59
- LC item number
- N67 2013
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
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- dictionaries
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Natural history
- Grassland conservation
- Grassland ecology
- NATURE / Essays
- NATURE / Reference
- TRAVEL / Special Interest / Ecotourism
- Label
- Forgotten grasslands of the South : natural history and conservation, Reed F. Noss ; with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson, (electronic book)
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-301) and index
- Contents
-
- Natural history of a forgotten American grassland
- Origin and history
- Biological hotspots and endangered ecosystems
- Physical factors: Rock, soil, landform, water, and wind
- Fire, big animals, and interactions
- The future of southern grasslands: Outline of a strategy
- Control code
- SPR818953038
- Dimensions
- unknown
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xviii, 317 p.)
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9781610912259
- Other physical details
- ill., maps.
- Reproduction note
- Electronic resource.
- Specific material designation
- remote
- Label
- Forgotten grasslands of the South : natural history and conservation, Reed F. Noss ; with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson, (electronic book)
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-301) and index
- Contents
-
- Natural history of a forgotten American grassland
- Origin and history
- Biological hotspots and endangered ecosystems
- Physical factors: Rock, soil, landform, water, and wind
- Fire, big animals, and interactions
- The future of southern grasslands: Outline of a strategy
- Control code
- SPR818953038
- Dimensions
- unknown
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xviii, 317 p.)
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9781610912259
- Other physical details
- ill., maps.
- Reproduction note
- Electronic resource.
- Specific material designation
- remote
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