The Science and Practice of Landscape Stewardship
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The Science and Practice of Landscape Stewardship

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Science and Practice of Landscape Stewardship

About this book

Improving the dynamic relationship between nature and human well-being is a pressing issue of our time. Landscapes embody this tight interconnectedness and serve as unique sustainability learning hubs, showcased by the global rise of place-based and holistic landscape stewardship initiatives. Incorporating these exciting developments, this book explores the principles of landscape stewardship and their function in fields such as agriculture, ecological restoration and urban green infrastructure. It provides insights into the challenges and the potential of landscape stewardship and identifies future paths for the science and practice of landscape-related sustainability efforts. Aligning analytical perspectives with practical applications, it brings together contributions from leading scholars and innovative models of landscape stewardship from all around the world, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in developing sustainable human-nature relationships.

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Yes, you can access The Science and Practice of Landscape Stewardship by Claudia Bieling,Tobias Plieninger in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Ecology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. List of Contributors
  7. Preface
  8. 1 The Emergence of Landscape Stewardship in Practice, Policy and Research
  9. Part I Foundations of Landscape Stewardship
  10. Part II Landscape Stewardship on the Ground: Fields of Application
  11. Part III Visions Towards Landscape Stewardship
  12. Index