Karen Holl

The practice of ecological restoration provides governments, organizations, and landowners a means to halt degradation and restore function to stressed ecosystems. Foundational theory is a critical component of the underlying science, providing valuable insights into restoring ecological systems and understanding why some efforts can fail.

Foundations of Restoration Ecology, Second Edition, has been dramatically updated to reflect new research in restoration ecology, including new sections on specific ecosystem processes, including hydrology, nutrient dynamics, and carbon.  Case studies describe real-life restoration scenarios in North and South America, Europe, and Australia. Lists at the end of each chapter summarize new theory and practical applications.

Written by acclaimed researchers in the field, this book provides practitioners as well as graduate and undergraduate students with a solid grounding in the newest advances in ecological science and theory.

The Primer of Ecological Restoration is a succinct introduction to ecological restoration. The book introduces readers to the basics of restoration project planning, monitoring, and adaptive management, as well as ecological principles to guide ecosystem recovery. It explains abiotic factors such as landforms, soil, and hydrology that are the building blocks to recovering microorganism, plant, and animal communities. Other chapters cover invasive species and legal and financial considerations. Each chapter concludes with recommended reading and reference lists. Extensive pedagogic resources are available online for instructors.
 
This timely primer summarizes recent trends in the field suitable for introductory ecological restoration classes or for practitioners seeking constructive guidance for real-world projects.