Urban Landscape Ecology: Science, policy and practice

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Robert A. Francis (King's College London, UK) James D.A. Millington (King's College London, UK)

Urban Landscape Ecology

Science, policy and practice

Robert A. Francis (King's College London, UK), James D.A. Millington (King's College London, UK), Michael A. Chadwick , Michael A. Chadwick

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Routledge
25 April 2016

Human geography; Applied ecology; Urban & municipal planning

Series: Routledge Studies in Urban Ecology

The growth of cities poses ever-increasing challenges for the natural environment on which they impact and depend, not only within their boundaries but also in surrounding peri-urban areas. Landscape ecology – the study of interactions across space and time between the structure and function of physical, biological and cultural components of landscapes – has a pivotal role to play in identifying sustainable solutions.

This book brings together examples of research at the cutting edge of urban landscape ecology across multiple contexts that investigate the state, maintenance and restoration of healthy and functional natural environments across urban and peri-urban landscapes. An explicit focus is on urban landscapes in contrast to other books which have considered urban ecosystems and ecology without specific focus on spatial connections. It integrates research and perspectives from across academia, public and private practitioners of urban conservation, planning and design. It provides a much needed summary of current thinking on how urban landscapes can provide the foundation of sustained economic growth, prospering communities and personal well-being.

Edited by: Robert A. Francis (King's College London UK), James D.A. Millington (King's College London, UK), Michael A. Chadwick, Michael A. Chadwick
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 589g
ISBN: 9781138888517
ISBN 10: 1138888516
Series: Routledge Studies in Urban Ecology
Pages: 318
Publication Date: 25 April 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert A. Francis is Senior Lecturer in Ecology, King’s College London, UK. James D. A. Millington is a Lecturer in Physical Geography, King’s College London, UK. Michael A. Chadwick is a Lecturer in Freshwater Ecology, King’s College London, UK.