Applications in Ecological Engineering

Edited by
  • Sven Erik Jorgensen

Ecological engineering involves the design, construction and management of ecosystems that have value to both humans and the environment. It is a rapidly developing discipline that provides a promising technology to solve environmental problems.  Ecological Engineering covers the basic theory of ecological engineering as well as the application of these principles in environmental management.

Hardbound,

Published: July 2009

Imprint: Academic Press

ISBN: 978-0-444-53448-4

Contents

  • Preface

    Part I: Basic Theory for the Development and Application of Ecological Engineering

    Chapter 1: Ecological Engineering and Environmental Management
    Chapter 2: Ecological Engineering: Overview
    Chapter 3: Design Principles
    Chapter 4: Environmental Impact Assessment 1
    Chapter 5: Environmental Impact Assessment 2 
    Chapter 6: Basic Ecological Principles as the Basis for Ecological Engineering

    Part II: Use of Natural and Semi-Natural Ecosystems to solve Environmental Problems

    Chapter 7: Buffer Zones
    Chapter 8: Natural Wetlands

    Part III: Restoration of Ecosystems

    Chapter 9: Coastal Zone Restoration
    Chapter 10: Estuary Restoration
    Chapter 11: Lake Restoration
    Chapter 12: Lake Restoration Methods
    Chapter 13: Mine Area Remediation
    Chapter 14: Riparian Zone Management and Restoration
    Chapter 15. Stream Restoration

    Part IV: Constructed Ecosystem – Imitation of Nature

    Chapter 16: Classical and Augmentative Biological Control
    Chapter 17: Conservation Biological Control and Biopesticides in Agriculture
    Chapter 18: Constructed Wetlands, Subsurface Flow
    Chapter 19: Constructed Wetlands, Surface Flow
    Chapter 20: Estuarine Ecohydrology
    Chapter 21: Impoundsments
    Chapter 22: Mass Cultivation and Freshwater Microalgae
    Chapter 23: Mass Production of Marine Macroalgae
    Chapter 24: Multitrophic Integration for Sustainable Marine Aquaculture
    Chapter 25: Organic Farming
    Chapter 26: Phytoremediation
    Chapter 27: Sewage Sludge Technologies
    Chapter 28: Soil Movement by Tillage and Other Agricultural Activities

    Part V: Application of Ecological Principles in Environmental Management

    Chapter 29: Agroforestry
    Chapter 30: Coastal Zone Management
    Chapter 31: Erosion
    Chapter 32: Forest Management
    Chapter 33: Invasive Plants
    Chapter 34: Invasive Species
    Chapter 35: Landscape Planning
    Chapter 36: Mariculture Waste Management
    Chapter 37: Stream Management
    Chapter 38: Water Cycle Management
    Chapter 39: Watershed Management

    Index
     

     

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