Ecology and ecosystem conservation /

Meeting today's environmental challenges requires a new way of thinking about the intricate dependencies between humans and nature. This book provides readers with a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of ecological science and their applicat.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Schmitz, Oswald J. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, DC : Island Press, [2007]
Series:	Foundations of contemporary environmental studies.
Subjects:	Ecology. Biodiversity conservation. Biodiversité > Conservation. Biodiversität Naturschutz Ökologie Ökosystem Ecologia. Ecossistemas. ecologie ecology ecosystemen ecosystems natuurbescherming nature conservation biodiversiteit biodiversity klimaatverandering climatic change bedreigde soorten endangered species Ecology (General) Nature Conservation Ecologie (algemeen) Natuurbescherming
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Table of Contents:

Ecosystem conservation : the need for ecological science
The science of ecology
Climate-template for global biodiversity
Ecological limits and the size of populations
Viability of threatened species
Biodiversity and habitat fragmentation
The web of life : connections in space and time
Ecosystem services of biodiversity
Protecting biological diversity and ecosystem
The good of a species : toward a science-based ecosystem conservation ethic.