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A Guidebook for Integrated Ecological Assessments

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Table of contents (36 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Mark E. Jensen, Patrick S. Bourgeron
      Pages 1-10
  3. Basic Principles

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
    2. An Overview of Ecological Assessment Principles and Applications

      • Mark E. Jensen, Norman L. Christensen Jr., Patrick S. Bourgeron
      Pages 13-28
    3. A Theoretical Framework for Ecological Assessment

      • S. J. Turner, Alan R. Johnson
      Pages 29-39
    4. Ecosystem Characterization and Ecological Assessments

      • Patrick S. Bourgeron, Hope C. Humphries, Mark E. Jensen
      Pages 40-54
  4. Information Management

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 69-69
    2. Data Acquisition

      • Thomas J. Stohlgren
      Pages 71-78
    3. General Data Collection and Sampling Design Considerations for Integrated Regional Ecological Assessments

      • Patrick S. Bourgeron, Hope C. Humphries, Mark E. Jensen
      Pages 92-107
  5. Basic Techniques

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 133-133
    2. Remote Sensing Applied to Ecosystem Management

      • Henry M. Lachowski, Vicky C. Johnson
      Pages 135-150
    3. Decision Support for Ecosystem Management and Ecological Assessments

      • H. Michael Rauscher, Walter D. Potter
      Pages 162-183
  6. Analytical Methods: Concepts

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 185-185
    2. Elements of Spatial Data Analysis in Ecological Assessments

      • Patrick S. Bourgeron, Marie-José Fortin, Hope C. Humphries
      Pages 187-199

About this book

Ecosystem management requires a planning and decision-making process that places land use in its appropriate ecological context. Because ecological assessments must be conducted at various spatial scales and across jurisdictional boundaries, approaches to assessment must be compatible and consistent with each other. A Guidebook for Integrated Ecological Assessment analyzes methods and provides standards and protocols for assessment and the integration of data.

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From the reviews:

"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)

Editors and Affiliations

  • USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, Missoula, USA

    Mark E. Jensen

  • Institute of Alpine and Arctic Research, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA

    Patrick S. Bourgeron

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