What can ecological science contribute to the sustainable management and conservation of the natural systems that underpin human well-being? Bridging the natura

Features review questions at the end of each chapter; Includes suggestions for recommended reading; Provides a glossary of ecological terms; Has a wide audience

Features review questions at the end of each chapter; Includes suggestions for recommended reading; Provides a glossary of ecological terms; Has a wide audience

Meeting today’s environmental challenges requires a new way of thinking about the intricate dependencies between humans and nature. Ecology and Ecosystem Cons

The ecosystem concept--the idea that flora and fauna interact with the environment to form an ecological complex--has long been central to the public perception