Title

Monitoring Ecosystems: Interdisciplinary Approaches For Evaluating Ecoregional Initiatives

Authors

David E. Busch, U.S. Geological Survey Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
Joel C. Trexler, Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International UniversityFollow

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Description

Monitoring Ecosystems brings together leading scientists and researchers to offer a ground-breaking synthesis of lessons learned about ecological monitoring in major ecoregional initiatives around the United States. Contributors present insights and experiences gained from their work in designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive ecosystem monitoring programs in the Pacific Northwest, the lower Colorado River Basin, and the Florida Everglades.

The book:

outlines the conceptual and scientific underpinnings for regional-scale ecosystem monitoring

examines the role and importance of data management, modeling, and integrative analyses

considers techniques for and experience with monitoring habitats, populations, and communities

Chapters by the editors synthesize and expand on points made throughout the volume and present recommendations for establishing frameworks for monitoring across scales, from local to international.

Monitoring Ecosystems presents a critical examination of the lessons learned from direct experience along with generalized conclusions that can be applied to monitoring programs in the United States and around the world. It is a vital contribution to science-based monitoring efforts that will allow those responsible for developing and implementing ecoregional initiatives to make use of knowledge gained in previous efforts.

ISBN

1559638508

Publisher

Island Press

City

Washington, D.C.

Comments

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation through the Florida Coastal Everglades Long-Term Ecological Research program under Cooperative Agreements #DBI-0620409 and #DEB-9910514. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Recommended Citation

Busch, D.E., J.C. Trexler (eds.) 2003. Monitoring Ecosystems: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Evaluating Ecoregional Initiatives. Island Press, Washington, D.C.. 447 pp.