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Ecological restoration is fast becoming a critical component of nature conservation, ecosystem management, and sustainable local economic development. In response to the need for reliable information and provocative discussion on restoration, the Society for Ecological Restoration International (SER) and Island Press have initiated a book series, “The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration.” 

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The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration series of books:

Cork Oak Woodlands on the Edge: Ecology, Adaptive Management, and Restoration
By James Aronson, Joao Pereira, Juli Pausas
Hardcover
Paperback

New Models for Ecosystem Dynamics and Restoration
By Richard J. Hobbs, Katharine Suding
Hardcover
Paperback
 

Restoring Wildlife: Ecological Concepts and Practical Applications
By Michael Morrison
Hardcover
Paperback

River Futures: An Integrative Scientific Approach to River Repair
Edited by Gary J. Brierley and Kirstie A. Fryirs
Hardcover
Paperback

Large Scale Ecosystem Restoration: Five Case Studies from the United States
Edited by Mary Doyle and Cynthia A. Drew
Hardcover
Paperback

Old Fields: Dynamics and Restoration of Abandoned Farmland
Edited by Viki A. Cramer, Richard J. Hobbs
Hardcover
Paperback
 

Ecological Restoration: Principles, Values, and Structure of an Emerging Profession
By Andre F. Clewell, James Aronson
Hardcover
Paperback

Restoring the Pacific Northwest: The Art and Science of Ecological Restoration in Cascadia
Edited by Dean Apostol and Marcia Sinclair
Hardcover
Paperback

Foundations of Restoration Ecology: The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration
Edited by Don Falk, Margaret Palmer, and Joy B. Zedler
Hardcover
Paperback

The Historical Ecology Handbook: A Restorationist's Guide to Reference Ecosystems
Edited by Dave Egan and Evelyn Howell
Paperback
 

Restoring Natural Capital: Science, Business, and Practice
Edited by James Aronson, Suzanne Milton, and James Blignaut
Hardcover
Paperback

The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook: For Prairies, Savannas, and Woodlands
Edited by Stephen Packard and Cornelia Mutel
Hardcover
Paperback

A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration: New Hope for Arid Lands
By David Bainbridge
Hardcover
Paperback

Assembly Rules and Restoration Ecology: Bridging The Gap Between Theory And Practice
Edited by Vicky M. Temperton, Richard J. Hobbs, Tim Nuttle, and Stefan Halle
Hardcover
Paperback

Wildlife Restoration: Techniques for Habitat Analysis and Animal Monitoring
By Michael L. Morrison
Hardcover
Paperback

Great Basin Riparian Ecosystems: Ecology, Management, and Restoration
Edited by Jeanne C. Chambers and Jerry Miller
Hardcover
Paperback

Ecological Restoration of Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests
Edited by Peter Friederici
Hardcover
Paperback

Ex Situ Plant Conservation: Supporting Species Survival In The Wild
Edited by Edward Guerrant Jr., Kayri Havens, and Mike Maunder
Hardcover
Paperback