Project Planning and Management for Ecological Restoration

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Project Planning and Management for Ecological Restoration

Name: Project Planning and Management for Ecological Restoration
Brand: ISLAND PRESS
SKU: 9781610913638
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By John Rieger, John Stanley, Ray Traynor
Imprint: ISLAND PRESS
Release Date: October 14, 2014
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Concern over climate change and the ongoing challenges of managing degraded ecosystems have made the field of ecological restoration a growing focus in the agendas of national and international conservation organizations, including the United Nations. The problems facing us are both complex and urgent, and effective solutions are needed.

Project Planning and Management for Ecological Restoration presents principles of sound planning and management that will greatly increase the likelihood that completed projects will meet stakeholder expectations. John Rieger, John Stanley, and Ray Traynor have been involved in restoration activities for over thirty years and were part of the small group of restorationists who recognized the need for a professional organization and in 1987 founded the Society for Ecological Restoration. This book comes out of their experiences practicing restoration, conducting research, and developing and refining new techniques and methods.

In the book, the authors describe a process for planning and managing an ecological restoration project using a simple, four-faceted approach: planning, design, implementation, and aftercare. Throughout, the authors show how to incorporate principles of landscape ecology, hydrology, soil science, wildlife biology, genetics, and other scientific disciplines into project design and implementation. Illustrations, checklists, and tables are included to help practitioners recognize and avoid potential problems that may arise.

Project Planning and Management for Ecological Restoration provides a straightforward framework for developing and carrying out an ecological restoration project that has the highest potential for success. Professional and volunteer practitioners, land managers, and property owners can apply these guidelines to the wide variety of conditions and locations where restoration is needed. Long overdue, this book will inform and advance the effective practice of this rapidly expanding field.

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction

PART I. Project Planning
Introduction to Part I
Chapter 1. Framework for Ecological Restoration
Chapter 2. Restoration Project Management
Chapter 3. Defining Your Project

PART II. Project Design
Introduction to Part II
Chapter 4. Site Analysis
Chapter 5. Design Approach
Chapter 6. Design
Chapter 7. Water and Soil
Chapter 8. Plant Material

PART III. Project Implementation
Introduction to Part III
Chapter 9. Restoration Project Documents
Chapter 10. Construction and Installation

PART IV. Project Aftercare
Introduction to Part IV
Chapter 11. Maintenance and Stewardship
Chapter 12. Weed Management and Invasive Species Control
Chapter 13. Monitoring and Evaluation

PART V. Synthesis of the Process
Introduction to Part V
Chapter 14. Bring It All Together
Chapter 15. Summary of Project Planning and Management Principles

Appendix 1: Gantt Chart Primer
Appendix 2: Project Cost Estimate Worksheet
Appendix 3: Risk Management in Restoration Projects
Appendix 4: Project Evaluation and Review Technique
Appendix 5: Site Analysis Checklist
Appendix 6: Seed and Plant Calculation Exercise
Appendix 7: Plant and Planting Specification
Appendix 8: Plan Review Checklist
Appendix 9: Permitting Table
Appendix 10: Completed Site Analysis Checklist
Glossary References Cited
About the Authors
Index

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