Townsend, Colin R.

Ecological applications : toward a sustainable world / Colin R . Townsend. - Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell, 2008. - xvi, 346 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction--humans, nature and human nature -- Ecological applicat ions of niche theory -- Life-history theory and management -- Dispersal , migration and management -- Conservation of endangered species -- Pes t management -- Harvest management -- Succession and management -- Appl ications from food web and ecosystem theory -- Landscape management -- Dealing with global climate change.

9781405136983 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1405136987 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2006-100267


Applied ecology.
Nature-- Effect of human beings on.
Sustainable development.

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