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The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration Ser.: Tallgrass Restoration Handbook : For Prairies, Savannas, and Woodlands by Cornelia F. Mutel (2005, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherIsland Press
ISBN-101597260347
ISBN-139781597260343
eBay Product ID (ePID)46741370
Product Key Features
Number of Pages503 Pages
Publication NameTallgrass Restoration Handbook : for Prairies, Savannas, and Woodlands
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
SubjectDirectories, Life Sciences / Ecology, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Ecology
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorCornelia F. Mutel
Subject AreaNature, Reference, Science
SeriesThe Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight30.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2005-013012
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal639.9/9
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentContentsList of Illustrations xiList of Tables xiiForeword by William R. Jordan III xiiiPreface to the 2005 Edition 000Perspective by Stephen Packard and Cornelia F. Mutel 000Acknowledgments 000I. Introduction1. Orchards of Oak and a Sea of Grass 3 Virginia M. Kline2. Prairies Underground 23 R. Michael MillerII. Goals and Plans3. Planning a Restoration 31 Virginia M. Kline4. Restoration Options 47 Stephen Packard 5. Restoring Remnants 63 Stephen Packard and Laurel M. Ross6. Restoring Populations of Rare Plants 89 James A. ReinartzIII. Seeds and Planting7. Obtaining and Processing Seeds 99 Steven I. Apfelbaum, Brian J. Bader, Fred Faessler, David Mahler8. Tips for Gathering Individual Species 127 Richard R. Clinebell II9. Designing Seed Mixes 135 Neil Diboll10. Seed Treatment and Propagation Methods 151 James F. Steffen11. Interseeding 163 Stephen Packard12. Plowing and Seeding 193 John P. Morgan13. Hand-Planted Prairies 217 Peter SchrammIV. Management and Monitoring14. Conducting Burns 223 Wayne R. Pauly15. Summer Fires 245 Roger C. Anderson16. Controlling Invasive Plants 251 Mary Kay Solecki17. Monitoring Vegetation 279 Linda A. MastersV. Protecting, Restoring, and Monitoring Animals18. Insects 305 Douglas J. Taron19. Amphibians and Reptiles 319 Kenneth S. Mierzwa20. Birds 327 Victoria J. Byre21. Bison 339 Allen A. SteuterAppendixesA. Vascular Plants of Midwestern Tallgrass Prairies 351 Douglas Ladd B. Terrestrial Vertebrates of Tallgrass Prairies 401 Stanley A. TempleC. Cross-References for Plant Names 415D. Publications on Natural Communities of the Tallgrass Region 427E. Sources of Seeds and Equipment 437F. Restoration Contacts 443Contributors 445Index 451
SynopsisThe Tallgrass Restoration Handbook is a hands-on manual that provides a detailed account of what has been learned about the art and science of prairie restoration and the application of that knowledge to restoration projects throughout the world. Chapters provide guidance on all aspects of the restoration process, from conceptualization and planning to execution and monitoring. Appendixes present hard-to-find data on plants and animals of the prairies, seed collection dates, propagation methods, sources of seeds and equipment, and more. Also included is a key to restoration options that provides detailed instructions for specific types of projects and a comprehensive glossary of restoration terms. Written by those whose primary work is actually the making of prairies, The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook explores a myriad of restoration philosophies and techniques and is an essential resource for anyone working to nurture our once vibrant native landscapes back to a state of health., Written by those whose primary work is actually the making of prairies, "The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook" explores a myriad of restoration philosophies and techniques and is an essential resource for anyone working to nurture our oncevibrant native landscapes back to a state of health., The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook is a hands-on manual that provides a detailed account of what has been learned about the art and science of prairie restoration and the application of that knowledge to restoration projects throughout the world.Chapters provide guidance on all aspects of the restoration process, from conceptualization and planning to execution and monitoring. Appendixes present hard-to-find data on plants and animals of the prairies, seed collection dates, propagation methods, sources of seeds and equipment, and more. Also included is a key to restoration options that provides detailed instructions for specific types of projects and a comprehensive glossary of restoration terms.Written by those whose primary work is actually the making of prairies, The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook explores a myriad of restoration philosophies and techniques and is an essential resource for anyone working to nurture our oncevibrant native landscapes back to a state of health., The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook is a hands-on manual that provides a detailed account of what has been learned about the art and science of prairie restoration and the application of that knowledge to restoration projects throughout the world.Chapters provide guidance on all aspects of the restoration process, from conceptualization and ......
LC Classification NumberSB434.3.T35 2005
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