Introduction Restoration Ecology

Chapter 1. Restoration Ecology: Composing the Landscape of the Future: Learning Objectives p.5, What is Restoration Ecology? p.7, Early Restoration Efforts in North America p.8, Restoration Ecology Today p.10, Types of Restoration p.12, Outline of the Restoration Process p.16, Assumptions, Challenges, and Opportunities for Restoration p.22, Creating Resilient Systems p.29, Key Concepts p.29, Food for Thought p.30, Resources for Further Study p.30, Chapter 2. The Community Model: Ecological Theory: Learning Objectives p.31, The Conceptual Community/Ecosystem Model p.32, Ecological Theory Within Restoration Ecology p.36, The Nature of Communities: Concepts and Explanations from Community Ecology p.37, The Ecosystem: Focus on Functions and Processes p.51, Landscape Ecology p.55, Climate Change p.59, The Link Between Theory and Practice p.62, Key Concepts p.63, Food for Thought p.64, Resources for Further Study p.64, Chapter 3. Adaptive Restoration: Documentation and Research: Learning Objectives p.65, Adaptive Restoration p.66, Project Documentation p.67, Establishing Communication Networks: Sharing and Evaluating Information p.71, Incorporating Research into Restoration p.72, Key Concepts p.93, Food for Thought, Resources for Further Study p.94, Chapter 4. Site Inventory and Analysis: Learning Objectives p.95, Overview of the Site Inventory and Analysis Process p.97, Resources to Be Collected by Inventory p.102, Region and Context p.102, Climate p.105, Topography p.107, Hydrology p.110, Soils p.112, Fauna (Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Invertebrates, Soil Organisms) p.115, Vegetation p.118, Inventory and Analysis of Cultural Features, Social Uses, and Perceptions p.119, Regulations and Permits p.121, Aesthetics, The Analysis p.125, Key Concepts, Food for Thought p.138, Resources for Further Study p.139, Chapter 5. Gathering Onsite Resource Information: Learning Objectives141, Getting Started p.142, Microclimate p.143, Topography p.146, Hydrology: Freshwater Systems p.147, Hydrology: Coastal Marine Systems p.152, Soils p.153, Fauna p.157, Vegetation p.164, Cultural Features, People p.167, Inventory Protocols Revisited p.170, Key Concepts p.172, Food for Thought p.172, Resources for Further Study p.173, Chapter 6. The Master Plan: Project Purpose, Solutions, and Goals: Learning Objectives p.175, Plan Features p.176, The Master Plan Structure p.179, Project Overview and Purpose p.180, Description of the Site Inventory and Analysis p.188, A Set of Alternative Solutions p.188, Goals for Each Community or Restoration Unit p.192, The Estimated Budget p.193, Procedures for Plan Adoption, Review, and Modifications p.195, Key Concepts p.196, Food for Thought, Resources for Further Study p.196, Chapter 7. The Site Plan: Design and Plan Documents: Learning Objectives p.197, Site Plan Outcomes p.198, Plan Layout: Configuring the Site Plan p.210, Creating the Landscape Experience p.217, Developing a Site Plan for the Cross Plains Ice Age National Scientific Reserve p.219, Key Concepts, Food for Thought p.226, Resources for Further Study p.227, Chapter 8. The Implementation Plan: Site Preparation and Installation: Learning Objectives p.229, Defining the Implementation Units and Boundaries p.230,-Assessing Existing Site Conditions p.231, Developing Implementation Strategies for Site Preparation p.232, Developing Implementation Strategies to Reintroduce Biotic Components p.243, Resolving Logistics p.267, Key Concepts 274, Food for Thought, Resources for Further Study p.275, Chapter 9. The Monitoring Plan: Learning Objectives p.277, Features of the Monitoring Plan p.278, Monitoring Vegetation p.280, Establishing Monitoring Timelines p.290, Analysis and Storage of Monitoring Data p.292, Who Does the Monitoring? p.293, The Monitoring Budget p.294, Key Concepts, Food for Thought p.295, Resources for Further Study p.296, Chapter 10. The Management Plan: Learning Objectives p.297, The Need for Restoration Management p.298, Features of the Management Plan p.300, Vegetation Management Tools p.304, Reducing Management Impacts p.320, Key Concepts, Food for Thought p.321, Resources for Further Study p.322, Chapter 11. The Role and Impact of Pest Species in Restoration: Learning Objectives p.323, Characteristics of Pest Species, The Role of Humans in the Pest Species Problem p.324, Impacts: Why Restoration Ecologists are Concerned About Pest Species p.326, Factors That Exacerbate the Impact of Pest Species p.331, Developing a Pest Species Management Plan p.336, Key Concepts , Food for Thought p.340, Resources for Further Study p.341, Chapter 12. Managing User Impacts and Cross-Boundary Influences
Learning Objectives p.343, User Impacts p.345, Cross-Boundary Influences p.346, Potential Planning Approaches p.348, Key Concepts p.356, Food for Thought, Resources for Further Study p.357, Chapter 13. Working with People: Learning Objectives 359, The Social Dimension of Restoration p.360, The Regulatory Arena, Working with Volunteers p.366, Key Concepts p.371, Food for Thought, Resources for Further Study p.372, Chapter 14. Case Studies p.373, The University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum p.373, The Nature Conservancy Great Rivers Partnership Program p.383, The Kootenai River Habitat Restoration Project Master Plan p.389, Chapter 15. Conclusion p.395, The Future of Restoration p.396, Questions You Will You Be Asking in the Future p.397, Final Thoughts p.400