{"product_id":"novel-ecosystems-isbn-9781118354223","title":"Novel Ecosystems","description":"\u003cp\u003eLand conversion, climate change and species invasions are contributing to the widespread emergence of novel ecosystems, which demand a shift in how we think about traditional approaches to conservation, restoration and environmental management. They are novel because they exist without historical precedents and are self-sustaining. Traditional approaches emphasizing native species and historical continuity are challenged by novel ecosystems that deliver critical ecosystems services or are simply immune to practical restorative efforts. Some fear that, by raising the issue of novel ecosystems, we are simply paving the way for a more \u003ci\u003elaissez-faire\u003c\/i\u003e attitude to conservation and restoration. Regardless of the range of views and perceptions about novel ecosystems, their existence is becoming ever more obvious and prevalent in today’s rapidly changing world. In this first comprehensive volume to look at the ecological, social, cultural, ethical and policy dimensions of novel ecosystems, the authors argue these altered systems are overdue for careful analysis and that we need to figure out how to intervene in them responsibly. This book brings together researchers from a range of disciplines together with practitioners and policy makers to explore the questions surrounding novel ecosystems. It includes chapters on key concepts and methodologies for deciding when and how to intervene in systems, as well as a rich collection of case studies and perspective pieces. It will be a valuable resource for researchers, managers and policy makers interested in the question of how humanity manages and restores ecosystems in a rapidly changing world.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A companion website with additional resources is available at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wiley.com\/go\/hobbs\/ecosystems\"\u003ewww.wiley.com\/go\/hobbs\/ecosystems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eContributors, ix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements, xi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I INTRODUCTION, 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction: Why novel ecosystems?, 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRICHARD J. HOBBS, ERIC S. HIGGS AND CAROL M. HALL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II WHAT ARE NOVEL ECOSYSTEMS?, 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Case Study: Hole-in-the-donut, everglades, 11\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJOHN J. EWEL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Towards a conceptual framework for novel ecosystems, 16\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLAUREN M. HALLETT, RACHEL J. STANDISH, KRISTIN B. HULVEY, MARK R. GARDENER, KATHARINE N. SUDING, BRIAN M. STARZOMSKI, STEPHEN D. MURPHY AND JAMES A. HARRIS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Islands: Where novelty is the norm, 29\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJOHN J. EWEL, JOSEPH MASCARO, CHRISTOPH KUEFFER, ARIEL E. LUGO, LORI LACH AND MARK R. GARDENER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Origins of the novel ecosystems concept, 45\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJOSEPH MASCARO, JAMES A. HARRIS, LORI LACH, ALLEN THOMPSON, MICHAEL P. PERRING, DAVID M. RICHARDSON AND ERLE C. ELLIS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Defining novel ecosystems, 58\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRICHARD J. HOBBS, ERIC S. HIGGS AND CAROL M. HALL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III WHAT WE KNOW (AND DON’T KNOW) ABOUT NOVEL ECOSYSTEMS, 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Perspective: Ecological novelty is not new, 63\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSTEPHEN T. JACKSON\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The extent of novel ecosystems: Long in time and broad in space, 66\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMICHAEL P. PERRING AND ERLE C. ELLIS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Case study: Geographic distribution and level of novelty of Puerto Rican Forests, 81\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSEBASTIÁN MARTINUZZI, ARIEL E. LUGO, THOMAS J. BRANDEIS AND EILEEN H. HELMER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Novel ecosystems and climate change, 88\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBRIAN M. STARZOMSKI\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Plant invasions as builders and shapers of novel ecosystems, 102\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDAVID M. RICHARDSON AND MIRIJAM GAERTNER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Infectious disease and novel ecosystems, 114\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLAITH YAKOB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfectious disease and the novel Caribbean coral reef, 118\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLAITH YAKOB AND PETER J. MUMBY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Case study: Do feedbacks from the soil biota secure novelty in ecosystems?, 124\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJAMES A. HARRIS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Fauna and novel ecosystems, 127\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePATRICIA L. KENNEDY, LORI LACH, ARIEL E. LUGO AND RICHARD J. HOBBS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Case study: Ecosystem transformations along the Colorado Front Range: Prairie dog interactions with multiple components of global environmental change, 142\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTIMOTHY R. SEASTEDT, LAUREL M. HARTLEY AND JESSE B. NIPPERT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Perspective: Plus ça change, plus c’est la meme chose, 150\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSTEPHEN D. MURPHY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV WHEN AND HOW TO INTERVENE, 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Perspective: From rivets to rivers, 155\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJOSEPH MASCARO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Incorporating novel ecosystems into management frameworks, 157\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKRISTIN B. HULVEY, RACHEL J. STANDISH, LAUREN M. HALLETT, BRIAN M. STARZOMSKI, STEPHEN D. MURPHY, CARA R. NELSON, MARK R. GARDENER, PATRICIA L. KENNEDY, TIMOTHY R. SEASTEDT AND KATHARINE N. SUDING\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 The management framework in practice – making decisions in AtlanticCanadian Meadows: Chasing the elusive reference state, 172\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSTEPHEN D. MURPHY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 The management framework in practice – prairie dogs at the urban interface: Conservation solutions when ecosystem change drivers are beyond the scope of management actions, 176\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTIMOTHY R. SEASTEDT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 The management framework in practice – how social barriers contribute to novel ecosystem maintenance: Managing reindeer populations on St George Island, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, 180\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKRISTIN B. HULVEY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 The management framework in practice – can’t see the wood for the trees: The changing management of the novel Miconia–Cinchona ecosystem in the humid highlands of Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, 185\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMARK R. GARDENER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 The management framework in practice – designer wetlands as novel ecosystems, 189\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSTEPHEN D. MURPHY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Characterizing novel ecosystems: Challenges for measurement, 192\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJAMES A. HARRIS, STEPHEN D. MURPHY, CARA R. NELSON, MICHAEL P. PERRING AND PEDRO M. TOGNETTI\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Case study: Novelty measurement in pampean grasslands, 205\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePEDRO M. TOGNETTI\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Plant materials for novel ecosystems, 212\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTHOMAS A. JONES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Case study: Management of novel ecosystems in the Seychelles, 228\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCHRISTOPH KUEFFER, KATY BEAVER AND JAMES MOUGAL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Perspective: Moving to the dark side, 239\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePATRICIA L. KENNEDY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART V HOW DO WE APPRECIATE NOVEL ECOSYSTEMS?, 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Perspective: Coming of age in a trash forest, 245\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eEMMA MARRIS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Engaging the public in novel ecosystems, 247\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLAURIE YUNG, STEVE SCHWARZE, WYLIE CARR, F. STUART CHAPIN III AND EMMA MARRIS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Valuing novel ecosystems, 257\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eANDREW LIGHT, ALLEN THOMPSON AND ERIC S. HIGGS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Case study: A rocky novel ecosystem: Industrial origins to conservation concern, 269\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMICHAEL P. PERRING\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 The policy context: Building laws and rules that embrace novelty, 272\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePETER BRIDGEWATER AND LAURIE YUNG\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Perspective: Lake Burley Griffin, 284\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePETER BRIDGEWATER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Case study: Shale bings in central Scotland: From ugly blots on the landscape to cultural and biological heritage, 286\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBARBRA A. HARVIE AND RICHARD J. HOBBS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART VI WHAT’S NEXT?, 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Perspective: A tale of two natures, 293\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eERIC S. HIGGS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Concerns about novel ecosystems, 296\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRACHEL J. STANDISH, ALLEN THOMPSON, ERIC S. HIGGS AND STEPHEN D. MURPHY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Novel urban ecosystems and ecosystem services, 310\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMICHAEL P. PERRING, PETE MANNING, RICHARD J. HOBBS, ARIEL E. LUGO, CRISTINA E. RAMALHO AND\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRACHEL J. STANDISH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Ecosystem stewardship as a framework for conservation in a directionally changing world, 326\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTIMOTHY R. SEASTEDT, KATHARINE N. SUDING AND F. STUART CHAPIN III\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Case study: Novel socio-ecological systems in the North: Potential pathways toward ecological and societal resilience, 334\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eF. STUART CHAPIN III, MARTIN D. ROBARDS, JILL F. JOHNSTONE, TREVOR C. LANTZ AND STEVEN V. KOKELJ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Perspective: Is Everything a novel ecosystem? If so, do we need the concept?, 345\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eEMMA MARRIS, JOSEPH MASCARO AND ERLE C. ELLIS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART VII SYNTHESIS AND CONCLUSIONS, 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 What do we know about, and what do we do about, novel ecosystems?, 353\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRICHARD J. HOBBS, ERIC S. HIGGS AND CAROL M. HALL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex, 361\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“The convergence of popular and technical literature reinforces the impression that a paradigm shift in conservation\/restoration is underway. Novel Ecosystems provides an entry to this novel world view.”  (\u003ci\u003eEcological Management \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/i\u003e, 17 September 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Overall, this is a timely book that thoroughly addresses a critical issue in the management of ecosystems in a dynamically changing world. Its strength lies in its treatment of decision making processes and its real?]world illustrations through case studies.”  (\u003ci\u003eFrontiers of Biogeography\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 November 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In conclusion, I recommend this book to all researchers and practitioners working on man-made ecosystems.”  (\u003ci\u003eBasic and Applied Ecology\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 October 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“If this dialogue takes place, with the inclusion of ‘‘classic,’’ ‘‘traditional,’’ and ‘‘orthodox’’ restoration ecology, at least with regards historical knowledge (a paradigm change rather than a paradigm shift), as well as the issues concerning novel ecosystems, then this provocative book will remain an interesting and stimulating standard work for a long time.”  (\u003ci\u003eRestoration Ecology\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 July 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Summing Up: Recommended. All academic and professional audiences.”  (\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 October 2013)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Although the authors’ new terminology does not seem a step forward, Novel Ecosystemsprovides relevant and stimulating ideas for discussion and integration into conservation and restoration methods, strategies, and goals.”  (\u003ci\u003eScience\u003c\/i\u003e, 2 August 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard J. Hobbs\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Restoration Ecology and Australian Laureate Fellow at the University of Western Australia, where he leads the Ecosystem Restoration and Intervention Ecology Research Group. His current research focuses on pulling together different disciplines including restoration ecology, conservation biology and landscape ecology to develop a more effective ecology for the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric S. Higgs\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria (Canada), and director of the Mountain Legacy research project. Author of \u003ci\u003eNature by Design: People, Natural Process and Ecological Restoration\u003c\/i\u003e, he focuses on advancing principles and practice of ecological restoration in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarol Hall\u003c\/b\u003e has worked on community conservation issues in North America and Africa during the past 15 years. She is a co-author of the World Commission on Protected Areas’ \u003ci\u003eEcological Restoration for Protected Areas: Principles, guidelines and best practices\u003c\/i\u003e (in press, Gland, Switzerland: IUCN), and currently Program Director for the Restoration Institute, University of Victoria. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLand conversion, climate change and species invasions are contributing to the widespread emergence of novel ecosystems, which demand a shift in how we think about traditional approaches to conservation, restoration and environmental management. They are novel because they exist without historical precedents and are self-sustaining. Traditional approaches emphasizing native species and historical continuity are challenged by novel ecosystems that deliver critical ecosystems services or are simply immune to practical restorative efforts. Some fear that, by raising the issue of novel ecosystems, we are simply paving the way for a more \u003ci\u003elaissez-faire\u003c\/i\u003e attitude to conservation and restoration. Regardless of the range of views and perceptions about novel ecosystems, their existence is becoming ever more obvious and prevalent in today’s rapidly changing world. In this first comprehensive volume to look at the ecological, social, cultural, ethical and policy dimensions of novel ecosystems, the authors argue these altered systems are overdue for careful analysis and that we need to figure out how to intervene in them responsibly. This book brings together researchers from a range of disciplines together with practitioners and policy makers to explore the questions surrounding novel ecosystems. It includes chapters on key concepts and methodologies for deciding when and how to intervene in systems, as well as a rich collection of case studies and perspective pieces. It will be a valuable resource for researchers, managers and policy makers interested in the question of how humanity manages and restores ecosystems in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989700526309,"sku":"NP9781118354223","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118354223.jpg?v=1761785159","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/novel-ecosystems-isbn-9781118354223","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}