A significant consequence of the development of natural landscapes is habitat loss and fragmentation that results in widespread loss of biological diversity. While scientists have made great strides in determining principles and concepts fundamental to preserving biodiversity; their work will have little impact unless it is understood and implemented by those who are making on-the-ground decisions about land use.Planning for Biodiversity provides an accessible introduction to ecological concepts for planning professionals and students. Sheila Peck explains why planners should be concerned with habitat preservation and presents practical approaches to incorporating conservation principles into planning efforts. The book.introduces a clear framework for understanding biodiversity explains concepts related to ecosystem structure and function discusses the effects of size and connectivity on habitat quality and species movement suggests conservation priorities at different scales presents elements of reserve design examines types and sources of information considers the causes of uncertainty in biodiversity planning and the need for monitoring and adaptive management.In each chapter; Peck presents case studies that explore the practical implications of the concepts examined; and provides contact information for each group involved in the case. Case studies include the Beaverhead/Deerlodge National Forest; Montana; Pinhook Swamp Linkage; northeastern Florida; National Gap Analysis Program; CALFED Bay-Delta Program; California; and numerous others. In addition; she includes planning guidelines which summarize the main points of the chapters; and a useful glossary of ecological terms.Planning for Biodiversity synthesizes and explains important ecological concepts and represents the first guide for planners that clearly details how to incorporate conservation plans into their work. Planners; landscape architects and designers; planning and design students; developers; local officials; and anyone interested in designing and developing more ecologically sound land-use projects will find the book an invaluable resource.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. InformativeBy KennyThis can be a bit tedious to read. but it is one of the better Dummies books that I have seen. I have only read part of it. and the Mark III has a lot of features. so I hate to give it a rating. but if you have a Mark III and want help. this may not be a bad place to start. I also have Buschs book. which is probably a better choice if you only want one book. I got both. though.You really need to have a top-notch index on any book like this. because only a masochist would read it cover to cover. Furthermore. anyone who buys a Mark III is probably not a beginner. either. Both of these books have a pretty good index.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Does Nice Job for New OwnersBy Retired PhotographerThe book covers lots of functions in everyday language. often suggesting when to use particular settings. especially in one of Canons automatic modes. While scads of help is provided. including setting up Canons three Custom Modes. it may not otherwise offer much for photographers who primarily operate on Manual Mode. Still. much can be gleaned from the books pages. and it offers enough insights that even a experienced Canon 5D Mark III owner will pick up good information. The book is designed for new owners and does a nice job at that.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great guide for Canon 5D MkIIIBy Gianfranco SciaceroGreat book on operation of Canon 5D MkIII camera. Plenty of photos and explanations of camera controls. Plus. great guide on use of camera under many lighting conditions.
