The decline of bird species in a wide range of North American habitats -- forests, prairies, shrublands, mountain regions, marshes, and deserts -- has inspired two decades of intense scientific study of bird ecology and conservation. But for professional scientists and amateur birders alike, interpreting the results of these diverse studies is often complex and bewildering. This accessible book pulls together recent research on bird species and habitats to show how basic ecological principles apply in seemingly different ...
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The decline of bird species in a wide range of North American habitats -- forests, prairies, shrublands, mountain regions, marshes, and deserts -- has inspired two decades of intense scientific study of bird ecology and conservation. But for professional scientists and amateur birders alike, interpreting the results of these diverse studies is often complex and bewildering. This accessible book pulls together recent research on bird species and habitats to show how basic ecological principles apply in seemingly different situations. Robert A. Askins provides an engaging introduction to bird ecology and concepts of landscape ecology, focusing on such intriguing species as Bachman's Warbler, Red Crossbill, Mountain Plover, and Marbled Murrelet. Understanding the ancient landscapes of North America and how humans have changed them, Askins says, is essential for devising plans to protect and restore bird populations. In addition to such obvious changes to the landscape as the clearing of forests and plowing of prairies, more subtle changes also dramatically affect birds. Species may disappear when we interrupt natural disturbances by suppressing wildfires or trapping out beaver, or when we disrupt habitat with roads and housing developments. Askins challenges some of the assumptions that underlie current conservation efforts and offers concrete recommendations, based on sound ecological principles, for protecting the rich natural diversity of North America's birds.
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Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0300079672. At first glance, a new looking book in crisp dust jacket, but there are remnants of library markings, and a library stamp to rear endpaper.; 9.46 X 6.44 X 1.14 inches; 336 pages.
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ZICKEFOOSE, Julie. Very Good in Very Good jacket. Very good used hard cover in a very good dust jacket. Previous owner's blind stamp on title page. Old price sticker on front cover. Drawing on the methods of landscape ecology, Askins looks at ways in which to measure the health of individual habitats. Only through a vigorous program of habitat restoration and conservation can North America's birds--and other wildlife species--be protected from further ruin.
