Nature in fragments : the legacy of sprawl /

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This new collection focuses on the impact of sprawl on biodiversity and the measures that can be taken to alleviate it. Leading biological and social scientists, conservationists, and land-use professionals examine how sprawl affects species and alters natural communities, ecosystems, and natural pr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Johnson, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth Ann), 1954 August 29- (Editor ), Klemens, Michael W. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Columbia University Press, [2005]
Colección:New directions in biodiversity conservation.
Temas:
Cities and towns > Growth > Environmental aspects > Congresses.
Fragmented landscapes > Congresses.
Biodiversity conservation > Congresses.
Villes > Croissance > Aspect de l'environnement > Congrès.
Habitat (Écologie) > Fragmentation > Congrès.
Biodiversité > Conservation > Congrès.
SCIENCE > Global Warming & Climate Change.
NATURE > Environmental Conservation & Protection.
Biodiversity conservation
Cities and towns > Growth > Environmental aspects
Fragmented landscapes
proceedings (reports)
Conference papers and proceedings
Conference papers and proceedings.
Actes de congrès.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This new collection focuses on the impact of sprawl on biodiversity and the measures that can be taken to alleviate it. Leading biological and social scientists, conservationists, and land-use professionals examine how sprawl affects species and alters natural communities, ecosystems, and natural processes. The contributors integrate biodiversity issues, concerns, and needs into the growing number of anti-sprawl initiatives, including the "smart growth" and "new urbanist" movements.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 382 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780231502061
0231502060

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