Handbook of Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering

Learn from this integrated approach to the management and restoration of ecosystems edited by an international leader in the field The Handbook of Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering delivers a comprehensive overview of the latest research and practical developments in the rapidly evolving fields of ecological and ecosystem engineering. Beginning with an introduction to the theory and practice of ecological engineering and ecosystem services, the book addresses a wide variety of issues central to the restoration and remediation of ecological environments. The book contains fulsome analyses of the restoration, rehabilitation, conservation, sustainability, reconstruction, remediation, and reclamation of ecosystems using ecological engineering techniques. Case studies are used to highlight practical applications of the theory discussed within. The material in the Handbook of Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering is particularly relevant at a time when the human population is dramatically rising, and the exploitation of natural resources is putting increasing pressure on planetary ecosystems. The book demonstrates how modern scientific ecology can contribute to the greening of the environment through the inclusion of concrete examples of successful applied management. The book also includes: A thorough discussion of ecological engineering and ecosystem services theory and practice An exploration of ecological and ecosystem engineering economic and environmental revitalization An examination of the role of soil meso and macrofauna indicators for restoration assessment success in a rehabilitated mine site A treatment of the mitigation of urban environmental issues by applying ecological and ecosystem engineering A discussion of soil fertility restoration theory and practice Perfect for academic researchers, industry scientists, and environmental engineers working in the fields of ecological engineering, environmental science, and biotechnology, the Handbook of Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering also belongs on the bookshelves of environmental regulators and consultants, policy makers, and employees of non-governmental organizations working on sustainable development.

Learn from this integrated approach to the management and restoration of ecosystems edited by an international leader in the fieldThe Handbook of Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering delivers a comprehensive overview of the latest research and practical developments in the rapidly evolving fields of ecological and ecosystem engineering. Beginning with an introduction to the theory and practice of ecological engineering and ecosystem services, the book addresses a wide variety of issues central to the restoration and remediation of ecological environments.The book contains fulsome analyses of the restoration, rehabilitation, conservation, sustainability, reconstruction, remediation, and reclamation of ecosystems using ecological engineering techniques. Case studies are used to highlight practical applications of the theory discussed within.The material in the Handbook of Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering is particularly relevant at a time when the human population is dramatically rising, and the exploitation of natural resources is putting increasing pressure on planetary ecosystems. The book demonstrates how modern scientific ecology can contribute to the greening of the environment through the inclusion of concrete examples of successful applied management. The book also includes:* A thorough discussion of ecological engineering and ecosystem services theory and practice* An exploration of ecological and ecosystem engineering economic and environmental revitalization* An examination of the role of soil meso and macrofauna indicators for restoration assessment success in a rehabilitated mine site* A treatment of the mitigation of urban environmental issues by applying ecological and ecosystem engineering* A discussion of soil fertility restoration theory and practicePerfect for academic researchers, industry scientists, and environmental engineers working in the fields of ecological engineering, environmental science, and biotechnology, the Handbook of Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering also belongs on the bookshelves of environmental regulators and consultants, policy makers, and employees of non-governmental organizations working on sustainable development.

1 Ecological engineering and ecosystem services -theory and practice2 Ecological and ecosystem engineering for economic-environmental revitalization3 Environmental issues and priority areas for ecological engineering initiatives4 The role of Soil meso and macrofauna indicators for restoration assessment success in rehabilitated mine site5 Urban Environmental issues - solutions by ecological and ecosystem engineering6. Mitigation of Urban Environmental issues by applying ecological and ecosystem engineering7 Soil fertility restoration, theory and practice8 Extracellular soil enzymes act as moderator to restore carbon in the soil habitats9 Ecological engineering for solid waste reduction and resource recovery10 Urban floods and mitigation by applying ecological and ecosystem engineering11 Ecological engineering and restoration of mine ecosystems12 Restoration of abandoned mines13 Wetland and watershed Lake restoration14 Restoration of Riverine Health: An Ecohydrological Approach - Flow Regimes andAquatic Biodiversity15 Ecosystem services of phoomdi islands of Loktak, a dying Ramsar site in north-east India16 The application of reefs in shoreline protection17 Mangroves, as shore engineers,are nature-based solutionsfor ensuring coastal protection18 Forests degradation prevention through nature based solution: an indian perspectives19 Restoring Ecosystem Services of Degraded Forest Ecosystems in a Changing Climate20 Forest degradation prevention21 Air quality improvement using Phytodiversity and Plant architecture22 Phylloremediation23 Air quality improvement using phytodiversity and plant architecture24 Air quality improvement using phytodiversity and plant architecture D. N. Magana25 Knowledge explosion digital e science and ecosystems26 Nanotechnology in Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering