Applied ecology Books
Johns Hopkins University Press Nested Ecology
Book SynopsisIn doing so, Wimberley defines a new environmental philosophy and a new ecological ethic.Trade ReviewThis book makes for salutary reading for anyone who is seeking to understand current ecological thinking-and for a lawyer in particular it is hugely thought-provoking. -- Karen Morrow Journal of Environmental Law 2011 Wimberley's concept of nested ecology is essential to rethinking the human role within the universe's natural ecological progression. -- Scott Obernesser Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment 2011Table of ContentsForeword, by John F. HaughtPreface1. Developing a Practical and Sustainable Ecology2. Personal Ecology3. Social Ecology4. Environmental Ecology5. Cosmic Ecology and the Ecology of the Unknown6. Essential Characteristics of Nested Ecology7. The Fundamentals of Nested Ecological HouseholdingEpilogueReferencesIndex
£55.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Nested Ecology The Place of Humans in the
Book SynopsisIn doing so, Wimberley defines a new environmental philosophy and a new ecological ethic.Trade ReviewThis book makes for salutary reading for anyone who is seeking to understand current ecological thinking-and for a lawyer in particular it is hugely thought-provoking. -- Karen Morrow Journal of Environmental Law 2011 Wimberley's concept of nested ecology is essential to rethinking the human role within the universe's natural ecological progression. -- Scott Obernesser Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment 2011Table of ContentsForeword, by John F. HaughtPreface1. Developing a Practical and Sustainable Ecology2. Personal Ecology3. Social Ecology4. Environmental Ecology5. Cosmic Ecology and the Ecology of the Unknown6. Essential Characteristics of Nested Ecology7. The Fundamentals of Nested Ecological HouseholdingEpilogueReferencesIndex
£31.50
The University of North Carolina Press How to Read a North Carolina Beach Bubble Holes
Book SynopsisTake a walk on the beach with three coastal experts who reveal the secrets and the science of the North Carolina shoreline. This beach book offers vacationers and naturalists a single source for learning to appreciate and preserve the natural features of a genuine state treasure.
£16.95
The University of North Carolina Press Fishing North Carolinas Outer Banks The Complete
Book SynopsisIn this hands-on, how-to guide to fishing North Carolina's Outer Banks, expert fisherman Stan Ulanski combines his enthusiasm, his experience, and his scientific expertise to show anglers how to catch more fish. He focuses on the essential but often misunderstood links between recreational fishing and the biology, geography, and natural history of the region.
£21.85
The University Press of Kentucky Deviant Hollers
Book SynopsisDeviant Hollers: Queering Appalachian Ecologies for a Sustainable Future uses the lens of queer ecologies to explore environmental destruction in Appalachia while mapping out alternative futures that follow from critical queer perspectives on the United States' exploitation of the land.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Re-presenting the Narrative Intoxicated Subjects Queers Embracing Place in Appalachia Unsilencing Indigeneity It's Grandpa's Land Edible Kent Arboreal Blockaders Masculinities in the Decline of Coal "I Fixed Up the Trees to Give Them Some New Life:" Contributor Biographies
£54.00
The University Press of Kentucky Deviant Hollers
Book SynopsisDeviant Hollers: Queering Appalachian Ecologies for a Sustainable Future uses the lens of queer ecologies to explore environmental destruction in Appalachia while mapping out alternative futures that follow from critical queer perspectives on the United States' exploitation of the land.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Re-presenting the Narrative Intoxicated Subjects Queers Embracing Place in Appalachia Unsilencing Indigeneity It's Grandpa's Land Edible Kent Arboreal Blockaders Masculinities in the Decline of Coal "I Fixed Up the Trees to Give Them Some New Life:" Contributor Biographies
£25.65
University of Arizona Press Cooperatives Grassroots Development and Social
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£44.25
Beaufort Books Comfortably Unaware
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£13.25
Spring Publications,U.S. The Greening of Psychology The Vegetable World in
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£15.99
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Flatfishes
Book SynopsisFascinating and instantly recognizable, flatfishes are unique in their asymmetric postlarval body form. With over 800 extant species recognized and a distribution stretching around the globe, these fishes are of considerable research interest and provide a major contribution to commercial and recreational fisheries worldwide.Table of ContentsList of contributors xv Series editor’s foreword xxi Preface to the second edition xxv Preface to the first edition xxvii Acknowledgements xxix 1 Introduction 1 Robin N. Gibson 1.1 The fascination of flatfishes 1 1.2 A brief history of flatfish research and its contribution to fish biology and fisheries science 3 1.3 Scope and contents of the book 4 1.4 Nomenclature 9 Acknowledgements 10 References 10 2 Systematic diversity of the Pleuronectiformes 13 Thomas A. Munroe 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Systematic profile of the Pleuronectiformes 18 2.3 Intrarelationships of the Pleuronectiformes 19 2.4 Brief synopses of the suborders and families 22 2.5 Diversity of the Pleuronectiformes 26 2.5.1 Overview 26 2.5.2 Flatfish species diversity 27 2.5.3 Diversity of species within families 28 2.5.4 Standing diversity estimate for species of Pleuronectiformes 29 2.5.5 Relative diversity of the Pleuronectiformes 31 2.6 Patterns of species discovery among pleuronectiform families 32 2.6.1 History 32 2.6.2 Factors contributing to new species discovery among the Pleuronectiformes 35 2.7 Conclusions 42 Acknowledgements 44 References 44 3 Distributions and biogeography 52 Thomas A. Munroe 3.1 Introduction 52 3.2 Geographic distribution of pleuronectiform lineages 56 3.3 Global patterns of species richness for the Pleuronectiformes 61 3.3.1 Latitudinal gradients in species richness 61 3.3.2 Tropical and subtropical regions 61 3.3.3 Temperate regions 62 3.3.4 Species richness on continental shelves 63 3.3.5 Insular versus continental regions 64 3.3.6 Continental versus oceanic islands 66 3.4 Species richness in specific environments 66 3.4.1 Freshwater environments 66 3.4.2 Antarctic Ocean 67 3.4.3 Arctic Ocean 68 3.4.4 Shallow-water versus deep-sea habitats 69 3.5 Historical biogeography 71 3.5.1 Pleuronectidae 71 3.5.2 Achiridae 72 3.5.3 Paralichthyidae 72 3.5.4 New World tropical flatfishes 73 3.5.5 Indo-west Pacific region 73 Acknowledgements 76 References 76 4 Life-history traits in flatfishes 83 Catarina Vinagre and Henrique N. Cabral 4.1 Introduction 83 4.2 Diversity in life-history traits of flatfishes 85 4.3 Variation according to geographical area, habitat use patterns and functional guilds 86 4.4 Intraspecies variability 89 4.4.1 Phenotypic plasticity, local adaptation, cogradient variation and parental effects 93 4.5 Anthropogenic impacts on life-history traits 94 4.6 Future directions 95 References 96 5 Ecology of reproduction 101 Adriaan D. Rijnsdorp, Cindy J.G. van Damme and Peter R. Witthames 5.1 Introduction 101 5.2 Spawning 102 5.2.1 Spawning behaviour 102 5.2.2 Spawning mode 102 5.2.3 Egg size 102 5.2.4 Spawning season 103 5.2.5 Duration of spawning 106 5.3 Gonad development 106 5.3.1 Testis 106 5.3.2 Ovary 107 5.3.3 Fecundity 110 5.3.4 Geographical pattern in fecundity 112 5.3.5 Batch spawning 113 5.3.6 Egg and sperm quality: maternal and paternal effects 113 5.4 Age and size at first maturation 114 5.5 Energetics 115 5.5.1 Energetics of reproduction and growth 115 5.5.2 Nonannual spawning 117 5.5.3 Spawning fast 118 5.5.4 Sexual dimorphism in reproduction and growth 119 5.6 Fisheries-induced evolution in reproduction and growth 120 5.7 Reproductive potential 121 References 123 6 The planktonic stages of flatfishes: physical and biological interactions in transport processes 132 Janet T. Duffy-Anderson, Kevin M. Bailey, Henrique N. Cabral, Hideaki Nakata and Henk W. van der Veer 6.1 Introduction 133 6.2 Variations in time and space in the plankton 134 6.3 Physical mechanisms of transport and retention 136 6.3.1 Wind-forcing & Ekman transport 136 6.3.2 Estuarine circulation 137 6.3.3 Fronts and eddies 138 6.3.4 Influence of climate and oceanographic shifts 138 6.3.5 Behaviour 141 6.3.6 Models 141 6.4 Adaptations to transport conditions: geographical and species comparisons 146 6.4.1 Comparisons among species within a geographic region 148 6.4.2 Congeneric comparisons in different regions 151 6.4.3 Conspecific comparisons in different geographic areas 151 6.4.4 Local adaptations 153 6.5 Transitioning from the plankton 154 6.5.1 Criticality of timing 154 6.5.2 Fidelity to initial touchdown sites 155 6.5.3 Importance of initial settlement areas 155 6.6 Implications 156 6.6.1 Population genetics 156 6.6.2 Recruitment 157 6.6.3 Connectivity 158 6.6.4 Management 159 6.6.5 Research needs 160 Acknowledgements 161 References 161 7 Development and regulation of external asymmetry during flatfish metamorphosis 171 Tohru Suzuki and Masaru Tanaka 7.1 Introduction 171 7.2 Development and evolution of flatfish external asymmetry 172 7.3 Regulation of flatfish eye-sidedness 174 7.4 Pigmentation 177 7.5 Hormonal regulation 180 7.6 Summary and future work 181 Acknowledgements 182 References 182 8 Recruitment level and variability 185 Henk W. van der Veer, Vania Freitas and William C. Leggett 8.1 Introduction 185 8.2 Range of distribution 187 8.3 Average recruitment levels 189 8.4 Recruitment variability 192 8.4.1 Processes influencing recruitment variability 194 8.4.2 Recruitment variability in flatfishes relative to other marine fish species 198 8.5 Future perspectives 199 References 200 9 Age and growth 207 Richard D.M. Nash and Audrey J. Geffen 9.1 Introduction 207 9.2 Age estimation 209 9.2.1 Larvae and juveniles 209 9.2.2 Adults 211 9.3 Growth of larvae 211 9.3.1 Variation in growth 212 9.3.2 Factors affecting larval growth 212 9.4 Growth during metamorphosis 213 9.5 Growth on the nursery grounds 217 9.5.1 Growth models and growth experiments 218 9.5.2 Maximum achievable growth and evidence for deviations from maximum growth 218 9.5.3 Growth compensation and depensation 220 9.5.4 Nursery ground quality and the use of growth as an indicator of habitat quality 221 9.6 Growth of adults 222 9.6.1 Factors affecting adult growth rates 223 9.6.2 Tradeoff between growth and reproduction 223 9.7 Longevity 225 References 227 10 Distribution and dynamics of habitat use by juvenile and adult flatfishes 242 Kenneth W. Able and F. Joel Fodrie 10.1 Introduction 242 10.2 Distribution of habitat associations 243 10.2.1 Effects of spatial scale on habitat use and selection 245 10.3 Nursery role of juvenile habitats 247 10.4 Dynamics of habitat associations 252 10.4.1 Settlement 253 10.4.2 Ontogeny 253 10.4.3 Long-term changes 256 10.4.4 Tidal, diel and seasonal cycles 257 10.4.5 Migrations and site fidelity 259 10.4.6 Episodic events 261 10.5 Future emphasis 262 Acknowledgements 264 References 264 11 The trophic ecology of flatfishes 283 Jason S. Link, Brian E. Smith, David B. Packer, Michael J. Fogarty and Richard W. Langton 11.1 Introduction 283 11.2 Major flatfish feeding groups 284 11.2.1 Polychaete and crustacean eaters 292 11.2.2 Piscivores 293 11.2.3 Specialists 295 11.2.4 Other considerations 296 11.3 Flatfish predators 297 11.4 Flatfish competitors 298 11.5 Flatfish trophic dynamics: a case study of Georges Bank 300 11.5.1 Shifts in abundance and species composition 300 11.5.2 Potential competitive interactions 301 11.5.3 Predation by flatfishes 302 11.5.4 Have changes in flatfish populations influenced the Georges Bank ecosystem? 304 11.6 Summary and conclusions 304 Acknowledgements 305 References 305 12 The behaviour of flatfishes 314 Robin N. Gibson, Allan W. Stoner and Clifford H. Ryer 12.1 Introduction 314 12.2 Locomotion and related behaviour 315 12.2.1 Locomotion 315 12.2.2 Burying 316 12.3 Reproduction 317 12.4 Feeding 317 12.4.1 Flatfish feeding types 317 12.4.2 Feeding behaviour 318 12.4.3 External factors modifying feeding behaviour 321 12.5 Predation and reactions to predators 323 12.5.1 Burial and the role of sediment 323 12.5.2 Cryptic colouration and behaviour 324 12.5.3 Escape from predators following attack 325 12.5.4 Predator avoidance through habitat choice 325 12.5.5 Effect of size on vulnerability and avoidance of ingestion 326 12.6 Movements, migrations and rhythms 326 12.7 Behaviour in relation to fishing 329 12.7.1 Reactions to mobile fishing gear 329 12.7.2 Reactions to fixed gear 331 12.8 Behaviour in relation to aquaculture and stock enhancement 331 12.9 Conclusions 332 References 333 13 Atlantic flatfish fisheries 346 Stephen J. Walsh, Juan M. Díaz de Astarloa and Jan-Jaap Poos 13.1 Introduction 346 13.2 Main species and nature of the fisheries 348 13.2.1 North-west Atlantic 348 13.2.2 North-east Atlantic 351 13.2.3 Southern Atlantic 355 13.3 History of exploitation 360 13.3.1 North-west Atlantic 360 13.3.2 North-east Atlantic 366 13.3.3 Southern Atlantic 367 13.4 Economic importance 371 13.4.1 North-west Atlantic 371 13.4.2 North-east Atlantic 375 13.4.3 Southern Atlantic 377 13.5 Management 378 13.5.1 North-west Atlantic 378 13.5.2 North-east Atlantic 384 13.5.3 Southern Atlantic 386 13.6 Notes 387 Acknowledgements 388 References 388 14 Pacific flatfish fisheries 395 Thomas Wilderbuer, Bruce Leaman and Chang Ik Zhang 14.1 Introduction 395 14.2 Main species and nature of fisheries 396 14.3 History of exploitation 401 14.3.1 General account 401 14.3.2 Republic of Korea 403 14.3.3 Japan 403 14.3.4 Russia (including the former Soviet Union) 404 14.3.5 Canada 404 14.3.6 United States 405 14.3.7 New Zealand 406 14.3.8 Australia 407 14.4 Economic importance 407 14.5 Management 408 14.5.1 Western North Pacific 408 14.5.2 Eastern North Pacific 409 14.5.3 Australia and New Zealand 411 14.5.4 Data collection 412 14.5.5 Ecosystem-based fisheries management 413 References 414 15 Tropical flatfish fisheries 418 Thomas A. Munroe 15.1 Introduction 418 15.2 Main species and nature of the fisheries 420 15.2.1 Habitats 420 15.2.2 Commercially important species and/or taxa 422 15.2.3 Nature of the fisheries 425 15.2.4 Types of gear employed 428 15.2.5 Harvest on spawning concentrations, migrating stocks and impacts on recruitment 428 15.2.6 Industrial versus artisanal characteristics of the fisheries 429 15.3 History of exploitation 430 15.3.1 Commercial landings 430 15.3.2 Geographic occurrence and historical landings 433 15.4 Importance 441 15.4.1 Economic importance 441 15.4.2 Human importance 443 15.5 Management and conservation 443 15.5.1 Fishery conflicts, regulations and management 443 15.5.2 Conservation 448 Acknowledgements 450 References 450 16 Assessment and management of flatfish stocks 461 Steven X. Cadrin, William G. Clark and Daniel Ricard 16.1 Concepts and terms 461 16.2 Population dynamics, assessment, and management 464 16.2.1 Stock and recruitment 467 16.2.2 Recruitment, environment, assessment and management 475 16.2.3 Assessment, management, and uncertainty 477 16.3 Assessment and management summary 478 16.3.1 North-east Pacific 478 16.3.2 North-west Atlantic 478 16.3.3 North-east Atlantic 483 16.4 Conclusions 484 Acknowledgements 484 References 485 17 Synergies between aquaculture and fisheries 491 Audrey J. Geffen, Karin Pittman and Albert K. Imsland 17.1 Introduction 491 17.2 Species 492 17.3 Population structure and genomics 494 17.4 Life history stages 497 17.4.1 Egg and larval stages 498 17.4.2 Metamorphosis 499 17.4.3 Growth 502 17.4.4 Reproduction 502 17.5 Future directions for common goals and synergies between fisheries and aquaculture 505 References 508 Appendix A: List of scientific and common names of living flatfishes used in the book 519 Appendix B: Common synonyms of Pleuronectidae used in the text 523 Index of scientific and common names 525 Subject index 535
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Management of Marine Protected Areas
Book SynopsisWith the health of the world's oceans threatened as never before, it is becoming increasingly apparent that Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) play a vitally important role in protecting marine and coastal habitats. Management of Marine Protected Areas: A Network Perspectivedraws on the results of a major EU-sponsored research project related to the establishment of networks of MPAs in the Mediterranean and Black Seas that transpired from February 2011 to January 2016. Featuring contributions by leading university- and national research institute-based scientists, chapters utilize the latest research data and developments in marine conservation policy to explore issues related to ways in which networks of MPAs may amplify the effectiveness and conservation benefits of individual areas within them. Topics addressed include the broader socio-economic impacts of MPAs in the Mediterranean and Black Seas; the use of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) to resolve conflicts between mariTable of ContentsList of Contributors vii Foreword xi Editor’s Preface xv 1 From Marine Protected Areas to MPA Networks 1Ferdinando Boero 2 Ecological Effects and Benefits of Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas: Management Implications 21Antoni Garcia‐Rubies, Emma Cebrian, Patrick J. Schembri, Julian Evans and Enrique Macpherson 3 Typology, Management and Monitoring of Marine Protected Area Networks 49Stephen Beal, Paul D. Goriup and Thomas Haynes 4 Marine Protected Area Governance and Effectiveness Across Networks 69Nigel Dudley and Marc Hockings 5 Marine Protected Areas as Spatial Protection Measures under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive 89Daniel Braun 6 Socioeconomic Impacts of Networks of Marine Protected Areas 103Elena Ojea, Marta Pascual, David March, Isabella Bitetto, Paco Melià, Margaretha Breil, Joachim Claudet and Anil Markandya 7 Multi‐criteria Decision‐Making for Marine Protected Area Design and Management 125Paco Melià 8 Ecosystem‐Based Management for Marine Protected Areas: A Systematic Approach 145Rafael Sardá, Susana Requena, Carlos Dominguez‐Carrió and Josep Maria Gili 9 Developing Collaboration among Marine Protected Area Managers to Strengthen Network Management 163Chloë Webster 10 Eyes Wide Shut: Managing Bio‐Invasions in Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas 18Bella Galil 11 Marine Protected Areas and Marine Spatial Planning, with Special Reference to the Black Sea 207Eva Schachtner 12 Black Sea Network of Marine Protected Areas: European Approaches and Adaptation to Expansion and Monitoring in Ukraine 227Boris Alexandrov, Galina Minicheva and Yuvenaliy Zaitsev 13 Prospects for Marine Protected Areas in the Turkish Black Sea 247Bayram Öztürk, Bettina A. Fach, Çetin Keskin, Sinan Arkin, Bülent Topaloğlu and Ayaka Amaha Öztürk 14 Marine Protected Areas and Offshore Wind Farms 263Natalie Sanders, Thomas Haynes and Paul D. Goriup Index 281
£97.80
Herald Press (VA) Tending Tomorrow
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£17.45
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. Fundamentals of Ecology Laboratory Manual
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£75.56
Basic Books A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of
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£18.04
North Atlantic Books,U.S. The Deep Ecology Movement: An Introductory
Book SynopsisDeep ecology, a term coined by noted Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess, is a worldwide grassroots environmental movement that seeks to redress the shallow and piecemeal approache of technology-based ecology. Its followers share a profund respect for the earth's interrelated natural systems and a sense of urgency about the need to make profound cultural and social changes in order to respore and sustain the long-term health of the planet. This comprehensive introduction to the Deep Ecology movement brings tgether Naess' groundbreaking work with essays by environmental thinkers and activists responding to and expanding on its philosophical and practical aspects.Contributors include George Sessions, Gary Snyder, Alan Drengson, Dll Devall, Freya Matthews, Warwick Fox, David Rothenberg, Michael E. Zimmerman, Patsy Hallen, Dolores LaChapelle, Pat Fleming, Joanna Macy, John Rodman, and Andrew Mclaughlin. The Authrs offer diverse viewpoints- from ecofeminist, scientific, and purely philosophical approaches to Christian, Buddhist, and Gandhian-based principles. Their essays show how social, technological, psychological, philosophical, and institutional issues are aall fundamentally related to our attitudes and values toward the natural world.
£16.19
Chicago Review Press Feral Cities: Adventures with Animals in the
Book SynopsisWe tend to think of cities as a realm apart, somehow separate from nature, but nothing could be further from the truth. In Feral Cities, Tristan Donovan digsbelow the urban gloss to uncover the wild creatures that we share our streets and homes with, and profiles the brave and fascinating people who try to manage them. Along the way readers will meet the wall-eating snails that are invading Miami, the boars that roam Berlin, and the monkey gangs of Cape Town. From feral chickens and carpet-roaming bugs to coyotes hanging out in sandwich shops and birds crashing into skyscrapers, Feral Cities takes readers on a journey through streets and neighborhoods that are far more alive than we often realize, shows how animals are adjusting to urban living, and asks what messages the wildlife in our metropolises have for us.Trade Review"An entertaining jaunt through city wildlife." Kirkus Reviews"Donovan not only shows readers how territorial boundaries between humans and wild animals constantly shift, but also how such encounters with birds, coyotes, and snakes should come as no great surprise." Publishers Weekly"Surprising, entertaining, sometimes frightening, Donovan's worldwide exploration of urban wildlife will be enjoyed by all types of readers including young adults, animal lovers, and those interested in ecology." Library Journal"In Feral Cities , journalist Tristan Donovan explores the conflict zone of cities and wild animals, and he seems to have a good time doing it." Science News"Donovan entertainingly exposes ecological experiments gone hopelessly awry and offers thoughtful input on how such tipping points can be avoided in the future." Booklist"Even those of us who have intensely studied urban wildlife for decades can learn a bit from some of Donovan's many sources, and Donovan can be praised for drawing out nuggets of information and perspective from sources who by reputation tend to be reticent." Animals 24-7" This interdisciplinary understanding of the issue is certainly apparent in the excellent Feral Cities . Although not an analytical, scientific text, the book provides a unique look into the lives of both urban wildlife and its human counterpart. For anyone interested in any of the many aspects of urban wildlife, Feral Cities will be a vastly entertaining read." The Nature of Cities"Wild creatures are having a people problem these days, and Donovan takes us on a global frolic to find all sorts of untamed critters and de-natured people cohabiting badly." Jim Sterba, author of Nature Wars and Frankie's Place
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Year in Ecology and Conservation Biology,
Book SynopsisAs in past installments of “The Year in Ecology and Conservation Biology” series, this year’s volume contains a diverse collection of timely reviews in conservation biology and scientific, policy, and management implications, including reviews in the following areas: The Marine Mammal Protection Act at 40: Status, recovery, and future of U.S. marine mammals; translocation of imperiled species under changing climates; ecology and conservation of ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) in a changing world; risks to biodiversity from hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in the Marcellus and Utica Shales; species-area relationships and extinction forecasts; and Bounded Ranges of Variation as a framework for future conservation and fire management. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&10.1111/(ISSN)1749-6632 ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member.Table of ContentsRisks to biodiversity from hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in the Marcellus and Utica Shales 1 Erik Kiviat Translocation of imperiled species under changing climates 15 Mark W. Schwartz and Tara G. Martin The Marine Mammal Protection Act at 40: status, recovery, and future of U.S. marine mammals 29 Joe Roman, Irit Altman, Meagan M. Dunphy-Daly, Caitlin Campbell, Michael Jasny, and Andrew J. Read Species-area Relationships and extinction forecasts 50 John M. Halley, Vasiliki Sgardeli, and Nikolaos Monokrousos Ecology and conservation of ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) in a changing world 62 James B. McGraw, Anne E. Lubbers, Martha Van der Voort Emily H. Mooney, Mary Ann Furedi, Sara Souther, Jessica B. Turner, and Jennifer Chandler Bounded ranges of variation as a framework for a future conservation and fire management 92 Max A. Moritz, Matthew D. Hurteau, Katherine N. Suding, and Carla M. D’Antonio
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Chelsea Green Publishing Co Farming on the Wild Side: The Evolution of a
Book SynopsisOne farm’s decades-long journey into regenerative agriculture—and how these methods enhance biodiversity, pollinators, and soil health Northern Vermont’s Nancy and John Hayden have spent the last 25 years transforming their draft horse–powered, organic vegetable and livestock operation into an agroecological, regenerative, biodiverse, organic fruit farm, fruit nursery, and pollinator sanctuary. In Farming on the Wild Side they explain the philosophical and scientific principles that influenced them as they phased out sheep and potatoes and embraced apples, pears, stone fruits, and a wide variety of uncommon berry crops; turned much of their property into a semi-wild state; and adapted their marketing and sales strategies to the new century. As the Haydens pursued their goals of enhancing biodiversity and regenerating their land, they incorporated agroforestry and permaculture principles into perennial fruit polycultures, a pollinator sanctuary, repurposed greenhouses for growing fruit, hügelkultur, and ecological “pest” management. Beyond the practical techniques and tips, this book also inspires readers to develop greater ecological literacy and respect for the mysteries of the global ecosystem. Farming on the Wild Side tells a story about new ways to manage small farms and homesteads, about nurturing land, about ecology, about economics, and about things that we can all do to heal both the land and ourselves.Trade ReviewPublishers Weekly— "Married couple Nancy and John Hayden bring together her degrees in biology, ecology, and creative writing and his in entomology in this remarkable biography of The Farm Between, their 18 acres in the foothills of Northern Vermont’s Green Mountains . . . [They] will delight anyone interested in modern-day organic agriculture with this detailed history of one farm's progress."“I love this book, which is an incredible and inspiring ray of hope. Farming on the Wild Side shows both experienced and aspiring farmers how to build a highly productive, biodiverse, and profitable family farm and have a fulfilling lifestyle. This is the future of farming.”—André Leu, international director, Regeneration International; author of Poisoning Our Children“As a fellow farmer and longtime member of the organic community, the journey Nancy and John Hayden take us on with their new book resonates in my mind and carries me back through similar transitions with my own farm. While the book touches gently on many topics, I appreciate the realistic view of farming and rural life and their very real commitment to the concepts of soil health.”—Jeff Moyer, executive director, Rodale Institute“With Farming on the Wild Side, Nancy and John Hayden have delivered an inspiring story of shepherding an old, tired Vermont dairy into a new, diversified organic farm that serves the needs of the twenty-first century. It covers their journey step-by-step with new crops, new markets, and new farming methods, modeling an ecological balance that farms must achieve in the future. But the book is more than their personal experience with innovation over three decades; it’s also a philosophical and practical guide to restoring land to health, which benefits the farmer, one’s community, and all living things. Given the pace of climate change and the importance of regenerative agriculture as a key solution, this book is very timely!”—Will Raap, founder and chairman, Gardener’s Supply“This amazing book details how Nancy and John are living the new farming paradigm, one that maximizes ecosystem functionality and values soil, biodiversity, human well-being, and long-term resiliency. Their farming journey and philosophical evolution provide practical and science-based solutions for how the backyard gardener, hobby farmer, or large-scale grower can be part of the pollinator, food, and climate solution.”—Heather Holm, pollinator educator; author of Bees and Pollinators of Native Plants“Good farmers learn how to listen to the land. Nancy and John Hayden work with Nature to produce wholesome food for their family and community. Life doesn’t get better than this. Farming on the Wild Side provides plenty of practical advice and green inspiration to up your growing game.”—Michael Phillips, author of The Holistic Orchard and Mycorrhizal Planet“An inspiration—Farming on the Wild Side lays down an ecologically justified path for others to follow for a biodiverse farm.”—Jo Ann Baumgartner, executive director, Wild Farm Alliance“This intelligent book is written by two people who have a pure love and appreciation for the land and its inhabitants. Farming on the Wild Side serves as an authentic account of the farmers’ personal transformation, a practical guide to agroecological transition, and an inspiration to live in greater harmony with nature. The farm that was created and described in detail here truly embodies the concept of a multifunctional landscape, supporting productive, ecological, and cultural functions.”—Dr. Sarah Lovell, H.E. Garrett Endowed Chair Professor and director of the Center for Agroforestry, University of Missouri“Nancy and John use a forensic but accessible approach to explore their personal journey from scientists to farmers. New crops and enterprises are approached with careful planning, and their successes, or otherwise, are carefully observed to inform future decisions. Even non-farmers will enjoy reading about how they gradually adapted their farm to create a diverse farming system suited to their character and their geography. Farming on the Wild Side is a masterclass in working with nature to create abundance.”—Ben Raskin, Head of Horticulture, Soil Association“In telling the history of a farm and its farmers, Farming on the Wild Side addresses issues of great relevance to the future of agriculture. John and Nancy Hayden remind us that an ecologically based and socially just agriculture needs to involve deep and diverse relationships between people and landscapes. The Haydens present a true example of co-evolution between the Farm Between and its stewards, documenting their use of agroecological principles to transform a conventional dairy into a diversified farm, which takes full advantage of its ecological processes. Each one of the stages of transformation—from dairy to organic vegetables to a regenerative fruit farm and nursery—offer valuable lessons to reflect on. I have been working on research and education with the Haydens for a decade, and they have generously taught me and my students how to fully integrate the science and practice dimensions of agroecology.”—V. Ernesto Méndez, PhD, professor of agroecology and environmental studies, University of Vermont“We need many, many more farmers like Nancy and John Hayden, and this book will go a long way toward inspiring them. In these pages the Haydens share twenty years of wisdom, weaving together equal measures of story, philosophy, and practice about resilient and sustainable farming.”—Taylor Ricketts, director, Gund Institute for Environment, University of Vermont“It’s no secret that the way in which we feed ourselves and inhabit the land must change, but few of us truly know how to make that happen. The beauty of this book is that John and Nancy Hayden do know; even better, they’ve graciously shared their knowledge in these pages.”—Ben Hewitt, author of The Nourishing Homestead“I love this book. It takes me back to a time and a place my grandparents used to talk about—a good time and place—when farmers and growers worked with nature instead of against it. Farming on the Wild Side inspires, informs, and fills me with hope that we can heal our relationship with the wild. Just reading this book is healing, and I can’t wait to put some of Nancy and John Hayden’s ways into practice on our own little plot of land.”—Brigit Strawbridge Howard, author of Dancing with Bees“This lavishly illustrated book follows the Hayden family as they bring nature back to their farm, and in the process, it tells a story of learning, testing, observing, and creating an agroecological model of how to farm with nature, not against her. They combine the science of biodiversity management, the practices of good farming, and the transformative change humans need in order to return to the kinds of food systems that will feed the land as well as feed us.”—Steve Gliessman, professor emeritus of agroecology, UC Santa Cruz“In easy, conversational prose, Nancy and John Hayden offer the aspiring regenerative farmer a compendium of wisdom on the practicalities of establishing, developing, surviving, enjoying, and profiting from the small farm without losing sight of bigger ecological and political issues. Their warts-and-all history of their own farming practice rings true and is full of inspiration for those seeking a better future while dealing with present realities—which is hopefully all of us. We need more books like this.”—Chris Smaje, writer, Small Farm Future; farmer, Somerset, UK
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J Ross Publishing Niche Hierarchy: Structure, Organization, and
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Workman Publishing Oregon and Washington's Roadside Ecology: 33 Easy
Book SynopsisDiscover natural history secrets hiding in plain sight Have you ever seen a raging river disappear completely into a lava tube? Petrified subtropical plants in the middle of a high desert? Do you know how a 10,000-year-old argillite boulder can wind up 800 miles away from any similar rocks? In this insightful guide, environmental journalist and photographer Roddy Scheer reveals the hidden stories of the Pacific Northwest’s unique ecosystems and teaches you how to “read a landscape,” as you explore 33 spectacular natural areas. All hikes are within easy walking distance of the road, less than two miles long, and include clues to deciphering the terrain—making Oregon and Washington’s Roadside Ecology a must-have guide to some of the area’s most spectacular and unusual natural sights.
£19.00
Timber Press (OR) Wild Dfw: Explore the Amazing Nature in and
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£22.09
Workman Publishing Southwest Canyon Countrys Best Nature Walks
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Catapult The World As We Knew It: Dispatches From a
Book SynopsisNineteen leading literary writers from around the globe offer timely, haunting first-person reflections on how climate change has altered their lives—including essays by Lydia Millet, Alexandra Kleeman, Kim Stanley Robinson, Omar El Akkad, Lidia Yuknavitch, Melissa Febos, and moreIn this riveting anthology, leading literary writers reflect on how climate change has altered their lives, revealing the personal and haunting consequences of this global threat. In the opening essay, National Book Award finalist Lydia Millet mourns the end of the Saguaro cacti in her Arizona backyard due to drought. Later, Omar El Akkad contemplates how the rise of temperatures in the Middle East is destroying his home and the wellspring of his art. Gabrielle Bellot reflects on how a bizarre lionfish invasion devastated the coral reef near her home in the Caribbean—a precursor to even stranger events to come. Traveling through Nebraska, Terese Svoboda witnesses cougars running across highways and showing up in kindergartens. As the stories unfold—from Antarctica to Australia, New Hampshire to New York—an intimate portrait of a climate-changed world emerges, captured by writers whose lives jostle against incongruous memories of familiar places that have been transformed in startling ways.
£15.26
Chelsea Green Publishing UK Hedgelands Us Edition
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£21.21
Schaffner Press Save The Planet: An Amazonian Tribal Leader
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£15.29
Belt Publishing Rust Belt Arcana: Tarot and Natural History in
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Austrian Academy of Sciences Press Checklisten Der Fauna Osterreichs, No. 3
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£23.72
Austrian Academy of Sciences Press Checklisten Der Fauna Osterreichs, Nr.4: Diplura
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£34.76
Austrian Academy of Sciences Press Biosphere Reserves in the Mountains of the World:
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£31.35
Daimon Verlag Testament to the Wilderness: Ten Essays on an
Book SynopsisIn 1983, Swiss psychiatrist C.A. Meier delivered a fascinating paper at the 3rd World Wilderness Congress in Inverness, Scotland. ''Wilderness and the Search for the Soul of Modern Man'' addressed not only the tragedy of our vanishing natural wilderness and the need to preserve it, but also the necessity of preserving man''s ''inner wilderness''. A Testament to the Wilderness consists of Meier''s original address and thoughtful and provocative responses by nine concerned writers from around the world.
£23.24
