A Guidebook for Integrated Ecological Assessments

By: Mark E. Jensen (Editor), Patrick S. Bourgeron (Editor)

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Ecological assessments are a critical component of land management planning and regulatory decision-making. In the United States, for example, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 directs that the environmental consequences associated with proposed management of federal lands be fully disclosed to the general public through environmental impact assessments. In a similar manner, over 40 other countries have legislated the use of some type of ecological assessment as a prerequisite for effective environmental planning and land management. Although ecological assessments can be conducted at a variety of spatial scales and may address one or many issues, the main intent of this book is to describe topics with particular importance to strategic integrated ecological assessments at a regional or subregional scale. The chapters in this book range from overviews of basic ecological principles, to suggestions concerning ecosystem characterization and analysis, to systematic reviews of selected case studies. In this respect, the book provides both theoretical and practical advice for future ecological assessments given specific land use planning objectives. This book will be the reference standard for any person engaged in any ecological assessment exercise at any level, whether they work for national, state or regional authorities or in academia.

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"A guidebook for integrated ecological assessments ... provides a useful and well-organized collection of contributions that may help standardize ecological assessment procedures. ... the chapters are very well written ... the figures and tables efficiently illustrate main points in the chapter. The references and suggested reading sections at the end of each chapter provide a wealth of informative resources ... . This book would be a very useful resource for those participating in, organizing, or just interested in ecological assessment." (Audrey L. Mayer, Ecology, Vol. 82 (12), 2001)

"Ecological assessments are a critical component of land management planning and regulatory decision-making. ... the main intent of this book is to describe topics with particular importance to strategic integrated ecological assessments at a regional or sub-regional scale. ... the book provides both theoretical and practical advice for future ecological assessments given specific land-use planning objectives." (Giancarlo Barbiroli, International Journal of Environment and Pollution, Vol. 18 (1), 2002)

"This compendium includes some practical information on data acquisition, including sampling design and analysis, the use of remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems. ... All of these processes are brought together in a series of case studies at the close of the book ... providing apt illustrations of the application of the ideas outlined." (Bulletin of the British Ecological Society, Vol. 33 (1), 2002)

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Introduction: Integrating Ecological Assessments
Basic Principles
An Overview of Ecological Assessment
Principles and Applications
A Theoretical Framework for Ecological Assessment
Ecosystem Characterization and Ecological Assessments
Adaptive Ecosystems Assessment and Management: The Path of Last Resort?
Information Management
Data Acquisition
Sampling Design and Statistical Inference for Ecological Assessment
General Data
Collection and Sampling Design
Considerations for Integrated Regional Ecological Assessments
Ecological Data Storage, Management and Dissemination
Integration of Physical, Biological and Socio-economic Information
Basic Technologies
Remote Sensing Applied to Ecosystem Management
Geographic Information Science and Ecological Assessment
Decision Support for Ecosystem Management and Ecological Assessments
Analytical Methods
Concepts
Elements of Spatial Data Analysis in Ecological Assessments
Applications of Fractal Geometry and Percolation
Theory to Landscape Analysis and Assessments
Fuzzy Statistical and Modeling Approach to Ecological Assessments
Measuring Ecosystem Values
Economic Linkages to Natural Resources
Analytical Methods
Applications
Ecosystem Structure and Function Modeling
Methods for Determining Historical Range of Variability
Representativeness Assessment
Methods of Economic Impact Analysis
Ecosystem Characterization
Elements of Ecological Land Classifications for Ecological Assessments
Dynamic Terrestrial Ecosystem Patterns and Processes
Ecological Classification and Mapping of Aquatic Systems
Geomorphic Patterns, Processes, and Perspectives in Aquatic Assessment
Assessment of Biotic Patterns in Freshwater Ecosystems
Characterizing the Human Imprint on Landscapes for Ecological Assessment
Assessing Human Processes in Society- Environment Interactions
Mapping Patterns of Human Use and Potential Resource Conflicts on Public Lands
Case Studies
The Great Lakes Ecological Assessment
Upper Mississippi River Adaptive Environmental Assessment
Southern Appalachian Case Study
Northern Forest Lands Case Study
Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project
Implementation Strategies
Ecological Assessments and Implementing Ecosystem Management: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead
Appendix
List of Reviewers
Index
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