Author: John A. WiensPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521260305
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The Ecology of Bird Communities: Volume 1, Foundations and Patterns
Author: John A. WiensPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521260305
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The Ecology of Bird Communities
Author: John A. WiensPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521426350
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A major study of avian community ecology.
The Ecology of Bird Communities
Author: John A. WiensPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521426343
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
The two volumes of John Wiens' Ecology of Bird Communities, first published in 1992, are recognised as having applications and importance beyond the study of birds to the wider study of ecology in general. The books contain a detailed synthesis of our understanding of the patterns of organisation of bird communities and of the factors that may determine them, drawing from studies from all over the world. The author, however, does more than simply review findings in bird community ecology. By emphasizing how proper logic and methods have or have not been followed and how different viewpoints have developed historically and have led to controversy, he extends the scope of these books far beyond the study of birds. Volume 1 Foundations and Patterns explores why avian community ecologists ask the questions they do and what philosophical and methodological approaches they have used to answer such questions. Most of the book is devoted to a critical evaluation of what is known about the nature and organisation of bird communities.
Bird Conservation Implementation and Integration in the Americas
Author: The Future of Agricultural Landscapes, Part II
Author: Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128231130
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Advances in Ecological Research, Part Two, Volume 64, the latest release in this ongoing series, includes specific chapters on Tropical Ecosystems in the 21st Century. Chapters in this volume cover topics such as landscape-scale expansion of agroecology to enhance natural pest control, a systematic review and ecosystem services, and the resilience of agricultural landscapes. - Provides information that relates to a thorough understanding of the field of ecology - Deals with topical and important reviews on the physiologies, populations and communities of plants and animals
Managing Changing Prairie Landscapes
Author: University of Regina. Canadian Plains Research CenterPublisher: University of Regina Press
ISBN: 9780889771772
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Articles originating in the Plain as the Eye Can See Public Forum/Conference, held in Regina, May 15-17, 2003.
The Population Ecology and Conservation of Charadrius Plovers
Author: Mark A. ColwellPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1498755836
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
The 40 or so species of beach-loving plovers (genus Charadrius) comprise a diverse group of shorebirds found around the world. Most of these species are challenged by changing climates and other human-related development activities, yet they provide key insights into basic ecological and evolutionary processes. The expert international contributors take a comparative approach, presenting examples from many worldwide plover studies and synthesizing the group’s most pressing and important topics. The book further presents an emphasis on full life-cycle biology, including the importance of examining migratory connectivity issues, even for non-migratory plovers. Color pages were planned and approved for some pages in this volume, but due to a printing error some copies have incorrectly been released with these pages printed in black and white. Replacement copies with the correct color in place can be obtained upon request by contacting [email protected]. CRC Press extends apologies to any customers affected by this error and for the inconvenience caused. Key Features Serves as a fundamental resource for conservation practitioners Detailed overview of a widely distributed group of shorebirds Authored by renowned specialists who present theoretical and applied perspectives Emphasis on comparative and synthetic approach in all chapters Related Titles McComb, B. et al. Monitoring Animal Populations and Their Habitats: A Practitioner’s Guide (ISBN 978-0-4291-3827-0). Garvey, J. E. & M. R. Whiles. Trophic Ecology (ISBN 978-1-4987-5846-8). Dewdney, A. K. Stochastic Communities: A Mathematical Theory of Biodiversity (ISBN 978-1-1381-9702-2).
The Ecology of Desert Communities
Author: Gary A. PolisPublisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816552452
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
"Provides interesting and thought-provoking reading and is highly recommended to anyone interested in desert ecosystems or community ecology. The book . . . should serve as an inspiration to many for future research."—Journal of Biogeography "This book is not just about deserts; it is an update of the contributions that research in desert systems is making to community ecology. . . This book will provide a useful reference for desert ecologists, as well as indicate critical directions where progress needs to be made."—Ecology "This important book fills a significant gap in previous syntheses by presenting a detailed series of reviews of current understanding of community patterns and structure in desert environments. . . . Each chapter is thorough and well written and . . . closes with a discussion of suggested future research. . . . [T]hese ideas will do much to focus interest on the importance of desert systems in understanding community. Thus, this book has interest well beyond desert ecologists alone."—BioScience "Valuable reading and reference for ecology students, teachers and researchers."—Quarterly Review of Biology
Greater Sage-Grouse
Author: Steven T. KnickPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520267117
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
"Here's everything one needs to know about sage-grouse, but it's much more than that. From the probing analyses of sage-grouse biology, one gains a broader understanding the ecology and conservation imperatives of sagebrush habitats throughout the West."—John A. Wiens, Chief Conservation Science Officer, PRBO Conservation Science "The threats facing Sage-grouse and the sagebrush habitats of the West are as vast as the landscape itself. Anyone’s foray into confronting this monumental conservation challenge should begin in the pages of this book.”-Ben Deeble, Sagebrush-Steppe Project Leader
Amphibian Ecology and Conservation
Author: C. Kenneth DoddPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199541191
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 585
Book Description
Describes the latest methodologies used to study the ecology of amphibians throughout the world. Each of the 27 chapters explains a research approach or technique, with emphasis on careful planning and the potential biases of techniques. Statistical modelling, landscape ecology, and disease are covered for the first time in a techniques handbook.