[PDF] Wildlife Habitat Relationships eBook

Author : Michael L. Morrison
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 22,80 MB
Release : 2012-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 1597266337

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Wildlife-Habitat Relationships goes beyond introductory wildlife biology texts to provide wildlife professionals and students with an understanding of the importance of habitat relationships in studying and managing wildlife. The book offers a unique synthesis and critical evaluation of data, methods, and studies, along with specific guidance on how to conduct rigorous studies. Now in its third edition, Wildlife-Habitat Relationships combines basic field zoology and natural history, evolutionary biology, ecological theory, and quantitative tools in explaining ecological processes and their influence on wildlife and habitats. Also included is a glossary of terms that every wildlife professional should know.

Author : David R. Patton
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 26,22 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :

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Presents the most recently developed theory of environment and how this theory relates to the wildlife in forested ecosystems. Patton proposes a systems analysis approach to management of habitat relationships, and makes a convincing case for the importance of using computer-maintained databases and computer models in ecosystem management. For researchers, land managers, and policy makers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : David H. Johnson
Publisher :
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 46,99 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN :

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This volume provides information about the terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats of Oregon and Washington and the wildlife that depend upon them; it also supports broader and more consistent conservation planning, management, and research. The 27 chapters identify 593 wildlife species, define some 300 wildlife terms, profile wildlife communities, review introduced and extirpated species and species at risk, and discuss management approaches. The volume includes color and bandw photographs, maps, diagrams, and illustrations; and the accompanying CD-ROM contains additional wildlife data (60,000 records), maps, and seven matrixes that link wildlife species with their respective habitat types. Johnson is a wildlife biologist, engineer, and habitat scientist; and O'Neill is director of the Northwest Habitat Institute; they worked together on this publication project as its managing directors. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Nancy Bauer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 14,43 MB
Release : 2012-07-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0520267818

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Explains how to transform backyard gardens into living ecosystems that are not only enjoyable retreats for humans, but also sanctuaries for wildlife.

Author : Michael A. Morrison
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,63 MB
Release : 1997-12-31
Category : Animal ecology
ISBN : 9780299156404

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Anyone working with wildlife must be concerned with its habitat—its identification, measurement, and analysis. Wildlife-Habitat Relationships goes beyond introductory wildlife biology texts and specialized studies of single species to provide a broad but advanced understanding of habitat relationships applicable to all terrestrial species. It also includes coverage of spatial analysis, landscape ecology, animal populations and their quantification, behavioral studies, and resources available to the wildlife professional. Completely updated with the latest research results and literature, this Second Edition provides new sections on: • vegetation ecology and its role in animal distribution and habitat use; • factors driving animal population dynamics; • approaches to study design and experimental methodologies; • ecosystem management and other new initiatives in habitat management; • reviews research and concepts of habitat corridors, fragmentation, and connectivity, for maintaining metapopulations and population viability; • the advancement of wildlife education. This edition also offers greatly expanded coverage of the growing field of landscape ecology, including new chapters on habitat heterogeneity and responses of wildlife and on habitat isolation, dynamics, and monitoring. Behavioral ecology and habitat measurement are covered in greater depth, as well.

Author : Brenda C. McComb
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 10,2 MB
Release : 2007-06-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1420007637

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In recent years, conflicts between ecological conservation and economic growth forced a reassessment of the motivations and goals of wildlife and forestry management. Focus shifted from game and commodity management to biodiversity conservation and ecological forestry. Previously separate fields such as forestry, biology, botany, and zoology merged

Author : Roel R. Lopez
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,25 MB
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1623495032

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This introductory textbook to wildlife habitat ecology and management offers students and practitioners the basic tools to understand, plan, implement, measure, analyze, and document efforts to improve habitat for wildlife. Providing a step-by-step guide that is adaptable to a range of environmental settings, the authors first lay out the ecological principles applicable to any project. They then take the reader through various sampling designs, measurement techniques, and analytical methods required to develop and complete a habitat project, including the creation of a report or management plan. The authors emphasize key management concepts and provide exercises putting ecological principles into practice. Case studies identify emerging issues that are changing and complicating wildlife habitat management. These include large-scale ecological concerns and their social and political challenges—global climate change, the decline in water quality and availability, loss and fragmentation of habitat, broadening invasive species and diseases, increased human-wildlife conflicts, and urbanization. This practical guide is an invaluable reference for students, land managers, and landowners who are developing and implementing management plans for habitat modification and improvement on both private and public lands.