Wildlife-Habitat Relationships goes beyond introductory wildlife biology texts to provide wildlife professionals and students with an understanding of the importance of habitat relationships in studying and managing wildlife. The book offers a unique synthesis and critical evaluation of data, methods, and studies, along with specific guidance on how to conduct rigorous studies. Now in its third edition, Wildlife-Habitat Relationships combines basic field zoology and natural history, evolutionary biology, ecological theory, and quantitative tools in explaining ecological processes and their influence on wildlife and habitats. Also included is a glossary of terms that every wildlife professional should know. Michael L. Morrison is professor and Caesar Kleberg Chair in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University in College Station. Bruce G. Marcot is wildlife ecologist with the USDA Forest Service in Portland, Oregon. R. William Mannan is professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
List of Figures, Tables, and Boxes Preface About the Third Edition Acknowledgements
PART I. Concepts of Wildlife-Habitat Relationships Chapter 1. The Study of Habitat: A Historical and Philosophical Perspective Chapter 2. The Evolutionary Perspective Chapter 3. The Habitat, Niche, and Population Perspectives
PART II. The Measurement of Wildlife-Habitat Relationships Chapter 4. The Experimental Approach in Wildlife Science Chapter 5. Measuring Wildlife Habitat: What to Measure and How to Measure It Chapter 6. Measuring Wildlife Habitat: When to Measure and How to Analyze Chapter 7. Measuring Behavior Chapter 8. Habitats Through Space and Time: Heterogeneity and Disturbance Chapter 9. Wildlife in Landscapes: Populations and Patches Chapter 10. Modeling Wildlife-Habitat Relationships
PART III. The Management of Wildlife-Habitat Chapter 11. Managing Habitat for Animals in an Evolutionary Ecosystem Context Chapter 12. The Future: New Initiatives and Advancing Education
Afterword Glossary About the Authors Author Index Subject Index
"Thoroughly updated, this newest edition of Wildlife-Habitat Relationships contains fundamental tools and principles for students and practitioners of the art and science of wildlife conservation seen through the critical eyes of those who pioneered contemporary wildlife ecology and management. It is a must-read for anyone interested in saving what remains of nature's legacy and making informed decisions about wildlife management within the context of a contemporary and science-based land ethic."
