The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration Books

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 (SER) and Island Press have initiated a book series, The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration (SER).

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SER Restoration Readers

A FREE sample of the breadth and depth of the series. Click on the links below to begin download.

Part I: The Foundation Volumes

Part II: Restoration of Damaged Ecosystems

Part III: Valuable Tools and Resources

Part IV: Practitioner Volumes

New Books in the Series

Restoring Ecological Health to Your Land

Restoring Disturbed Landscapes: Putting Principles into Practice

Restoring Wildlife: Ecological Concepts and Practical Applications

Cork Oak Woodlands on the Edge: Ecology, Adaptive Management, and Restoration

Forthcoming Titles

Introduction to Restoration Ecology

Intelligent Tinkering

The Restoring Ecological Health to Your Land Workbook

Human Dimensions of Ecological Restoration

Making Nature Whole

The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration Series

*River Futures: An Integrative Scientific Approach to River Repair* Edited by Gary J. Brierley and Kirstie A. Fryirs Hardcover Paperback	*New Models for Ecosystem Dynamics and Restoration* By Richard J. Hobbs, Katharine Suding 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