Applications in Ecological Engineering

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Еlsеviеr, 2009. - 393 p.ISBN: 0444534482, 9780444534484 This book covers the basic theory of ecological engineering as well as the application of these principles in environmental management. Provides an overview of the theory and application of environmental engineering focus and range of ecosystems makes the book an indispensable resource to scientists. 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.Contents:List of ContributorsPrefaceBasic Theory for the Development and Application of Ecological EngineeringEcological Engineering and Environmental ManagementEcological Engineering: OverviewDesign PrinciplesEnvironmental Impact Assessment and Application - Part 1Environmental Impact Assessment and Application - Part 2Basic Ecological Principles as Basis for Ecological EngineeringUse of Natural and Semi-Natural Ecosystems to Solve Environmental ProblemsBuffer ZonesNatural WetlandsRestoration of EcosystemsCoastal Zone RestorationEstuary RestorationLake RestorationLake Restoration MethodsMine Area RemediationRiparian Zone Management and RestorationStream RestorationConstructed Ecosystem - Imitation of NatureClassical and Augmentative Biological ControlConservation Biological Control and Biopesticides in AgriculturalConstructed Wetlands, Subsurface FlowConstructed Wetlands, Surface FlowEstuarine EcohydrologyImpoundmentsMass Cultivation of Freshwater MicroalgaeMass Production of Marine MacroalgaeMultitrophic Integration for Sustainable Marine AquacultureOrganic FarmingPhytoremediationSewage Sludge TechnologiesSoil Movement by Tillage and Other Agricultural ActivitiesApplication of Ecological Principles in Environmental ManagementAgroforestryCoastal Zone ManagementErosionForest ManagementInvasive PlantsInvasive SpeciesLandscape PlanningMariculture Waste ManagementStream ManagementWater Cycle ManagementWatershed ManagementIndex