Concern over climate change and the ongoing challenges of managing degraded ecosystems have made the field of ecological restoration a growing focus in the agendas of national and international conservation organizations, including the United Nations. The problems facing us are both complex and urgent, and effective solutions are needed.
Project Planning and Management for Ecological Restoration presents principles of sound planning and management that will greatly increase the likelihood that completed projects will meet stakeholder expectations. John Rieger, John Stanley, and Ray Traynor have been involved in restoration activities for over thirty years and were part of the small group of restorationists who recognized the need for a professional organization and in 1987 founded the Society for Ecological Restoration. This book comes out of their experiences practicing restoration, conducting research, and developing and refining new techniques and methods.
In the book, the authors describe a process for planning and managing an ecological restoration project using a simple, four-faceted approach: planning, design, implementation, and aftercare. Throughout, the authors show how to incorporate principles of landscape ecology, hydrology, soil science, wildlife biology, genetics, and other scientific disciplines into project design and implementation. Illustrations, checklists, and tables are included to help practitioners recognize and avoid potential problems that may arise.
Project Planning and Management for Ecological Restoration provides a straightforward framework for developing and carrying out an ecological restoration project that has the highest potential for success. Professional and volunteer practitioners, land managers, and property owners can apply these guidelines to the wide variety of conditions and locations where restoration is needed. Long overdue, this book will inform and advance the effective practice of this rapidly expanding field.
Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Introduction
PART I. Project Planning Introduction to Part I Chapter 1. Framework for Ecological Restoration Chapter 2. Restoration Project Management Chapter 3. Defining Your Project
PART II. Project Design Introduction to Part II Chapter 4. Site Analysis Chapter 5. Design Approach Chapter 6. Design Chapter 7. Water and Soil Chapter 8. Plant Material
PART III. Project Implementation Introduction to Part III Chapter 9. Restoration Project Documents Chapter 10. Construction and Installation
PART IV. Project Aftercare Introduction to Part IV Chapter 11. Maintenance and Stewardship Chapter 12. Weed Management and Invasive Species Control Chapter 13. Monitoring and Evaluation
PART V. Synthesis of the Process Introduction to Part V Chapter 14. Bring It All Together Chapter 15. Summary of Project Planning and Management Principles
Appendix 1: Gantt Chart Primer Appendix 2: Project Cost Estimate Worksheet Appendix 3: Risk Management in Restoration Projects Appendix 4: Project Evaluation and Review Technique Appendix 5: Site Analysis Checklist Appendix 6: Seed and Plant Calculation Exercise Appendix 7: Plant and Planting Specification Appendix 8: Plan Review Checklist Appendix 9: Permitting Table Appendix 10: Completed Site Analysis Checklist Glossary References Cited About the Authors Index
"This is an excellent text for anyone interested in ecological restoration."
