Seeds of Restoration Success Wild Lands and Plant Diversity in the U.S.

This book provides a general overview of the natural landscapes and vegetation types of the U.S., the key plant species that help define them, the pressures faced by natural ecosystems and the imperative for conservation and restoration. It addresses the policies that have been introduced to manage...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Oldfield, Sara F., Olwell, Peggy (Author), Shaw, Nancy (Author), Havens, Kayri (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2019, 2019
Edition:1st ed. 2019
Series:Springer Earth System Sciences
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter1: Introduction
  • Chapter2: The importance of native plants and the pressures they face
  • Chapter3: The importance of ecosystems
  • Chapter4: Conservation of plant species
  • Chapter5: Land ownership, land management and land use
  • Chapter6: Restoring the future
  • Chapter7: Looking ahead