Novel Ecosystems

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Land conversion, climate change and species invasions arecontributing to the widespread emergence of novel ecosystems, whichdemand a shift in how we think about traditional approaches toconservation, restoration and environmental management. They arenovel because they exist without historical precedents and areself-sustaining. Traditional approaches emphasizing native speciesand historical continuity are challenged by novel ecosystems thatdeliver critical ecosystems services or are simply immune topractical restorative efforts. Some fear that, by raising the issueof novel ecosystems, we are simply paving the way for a morelaissez-faire attitude to conservation and restoration.Regardless of the range of views and perceptions about novelecosystems, their existence is becoming ever more obvious andprevalent in today's rapidly changing world. In this firstcomprehensive volume to look at the ecological, social, cultural,ethical and policy dimensions of novel ecosystems, the authorsargue these altered systems are overdue for careful analysis andthat we need to figure out how to intervene in them responsibly.This book brings together researchers from a range of disciplinestogether with practitioners and policy makers to explore thequestions surrounding novel ecosystems. It includes chapters on keyconcepts and methodologies for deciding when and how to intervenein systems, as well as a rich collection of case studies andperspective pieces. It will be a valuable resource for researchers,managers and policy makers interested in the question of howhumanity manages and restores ecosystems in a rapidly changingworld. A companion website with additional resources is available at www.wiley.com/go/hobbs/ecosystems

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Richard J. Hobbs

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Angewandte Ökologie Applied Ecology Biowissenschaften Conservation Science Environmental Management, Policy & Planning Environmental Studies Life Sciences Naturschutzbiologie Ökosystem Umweltforschung Umweltmanagement, Politik u. -Planung

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"The convergence of popular and technical literaturereinforces the impression that a paradigm shift inconservation/restoration is underway. Novel Ecosystems provides anentry to this novel world view." (EcologicalManagement & Restoration, 17 September 2014) "Overall, this is a timely book that thoroughly addressesa critical issue in the management of ecosystems in a dynamicallychanging world. Its strength lies in its treatment of decisionmaking processes and its real?]world illustrations through casestudies." (Frontiers of Biogeography, 1 November2013) "In conclusion, I recommend this book to all researchersand practitioners working on man-made ecosystems." (Basic and Applied Ecology, 1 October 2013) "If this dialogue takes place, with the inclusion of''classic,''''traditional,'' and''orthodox'' restoration ecology, at leastwith regards historical knowledge (a paradigm change rather than aparadigm shift), as well as the issues concerning novel ecosystems,then this provocative book will remain an interesting andstimulating standard work for a long time." (Restoration Ecology, 1 July 2013) "Summing Up: Recommended. All academic and professionalaudiences." (Choice, 1 October 2013) "Although the authors' new terminology does not seem astep forward, Novel Ecosystemsprovides relevant and stimulatingideas for discussion and integration into conservation andrestoration methods, strategies, and goals." (Science, 2 August 2013)
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