Urban wildlife management by Adams, Clark E. (Clark Edward), 1942-, Lindsey, Kieran J. (Kieran Jane); Ash, Sara J instant download

Urban wildlife management by Adams, Clark E. (Clark Edward), 1942-, Lindsey, Kieran J. (Kieran Jane); Ash, Sara J instant download

311 pages : 25 cm, This text examines the issues that have led to the need for human-wildlife interface management strategies. Urban Wildlife Management focuses on ecological matters, and incorporates the political, economic, and societal issues. Synthesizing hundreds of journal articles with countless other sources, the book organizes the material under five subject areas: urban landscapes, urban ecosystems, urban habitats and hazards, sociopolitical issues, and special management considerations. Exploring the changing landscape of wildlife management, the authors offer an historical perspective and take a closer look at current trends and future directions, Includes bibliographical references, Wildlife management : past and present -- The changing landscape of wildlife management -- Ecosystems : principles, structure, function, and services -- Principles of population dynamics -- Special habitat considerations : green spaces -- Special habitat considerations : gray spaces -- Special habitat considerations : urban streams and soils -- Human dimensions in urban wildlife management -- The stakeholder approach and urban wildlife management -- Legal aspects of urban wildlife management -- The ecology and management considerations of selected species -- Distribution, abundance, and management considerations of resident Canada geese and urban white-tailed deer