The Science and Practice of Landscape Stewardship - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107142261 ISBN 13: 9781107142268

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2017

Synopsis

Improving the dynamic relationship between nature and human well-being is a pressing issue of our time. Landscapes embody this tight interconnectedness and serve as unique sustainability learning hubs, showcased by the global rise of place-based and holistic landscape stewardship initiatives. Incorporating these exciting developments, this book explores the principles of landscape stewardship and their function in fields such as agriculture, ecological restoration and urban green infrastructure. It provides insights into the challenges and the potential of landscape stewardship and identifies future paths for the science and practice of landscape-related sustainability efforts. Aligning analytical perspectives with practical applications, it brings together contributions from leading scholars and innovative models of landscape stewardship from all around the world, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in developing sustainable human-nature relationships.

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About the Authors

Claudia Bieling is Professor for Societal Transition and Agriculture at the Universität Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany. In her research, she explores how more sustainable land-use practices may be achieved.

Tobias Plieninger is Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. He is interested in the study of the driving forces, processes and patterns of changes in human-shaped landscapes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107142261
• ISBN 13: 9781107142268
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 402
• Editor: Bieling Claudia, Plieninger Tobias