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Large Herbivore Ecology, Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

Patrick Duncan editor Kjell Danell editor Roger Bergström editor John Pastor editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:25th May '06

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This 2006 book summarises the current methods and models used in managing large herbivore populations and their habitats.

Some large herbivore species are rare, others are over-abundant. Managing herbivore populations and their habitats is an important, urgent and sometimes controversial issue, requiring scientifically-based action plans and models. This 2006 book provides an up-to-date background to the science behind the management of large herbivores, for students, researchers and conservation managers.Most large herbivores require some type of management within their habitats. Some populations of large herbivores are at the brink of extinction, some are under discussion for reintroduction, whilst others already occur in dense populations causing conflicts with other land use. Large herbivores are the major drivers for forming the shape and function of terrestrial ecosystems. This 2006 book addresses the scientifically based action plans to manage both the large herbivore populations and their habitats worldwide. It covers the processes by which large herbivores not only affect their environment (e.g. grazing) but are affected by it (e.g. nutrient cycling) and the management strategies required. Also discussed are new modeling techniques, which help assess integration processes in a landscape context, as well as assessing the consequences of new developments in the processes of conservation. This book will be essential reading for all involved in the management of both large herbivores and natural resources.

'The mixture of authors is well balanced and ranges form young to established scientists. The collection of texts covers all important topics regarding large herbivore ecology from the point of natural sciences … well-edited … Large Herbivore Ecology, Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation is a very readable book for beginners and specialists alike who wish to broaden their knowledge of the effects of large herbivores on ecosystem dynamics.' Basic and Applied Ecology

ISBN: 9780521830058

Dimensions: 234mm x 157mm x 28mm

Weight: 959g

522 pages