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Routledge - Authenticity in Nature: Ecosystem Naturalness

Name: Routledge - Authenticity in Nature: Ecosystem Naturalness
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex relationship between human activity and the environment with Authenticity in Nature: Making Choices about the Naturalness of Ecosystems. Published by Routledge, this book challenges the traditional idea that certain places remain untouched by human influence. By examining the concept of naturalness, the author addresses the reality that all ecosystems have undergone some level of modification. This work provides a deep look into the values assigned to different levels of ecosystem integrity. It examines how we distinguish between natural and cultural systems, noting that the line between them is no longer simple. Readers will learn about the varying degrees of modification in the world and why some areas once thought to be wilderness were actually sites of former civilizations. Whether you are a student of ecology or a professional in conservation, this book offers a necessary perspective on how we define and protect the natural world. It provides a framework for making informed choices about conservation efforts by understanding that changes to the environment are not always irreversible.

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Examines the concept of naturalness in modern ecosystems and its role in conservation efforts.

Challenges the myth of untouched wilderness by exploring how all ecosystems have been modified by humans.

Discusses the difficulty of making simple distinctions between natural and cultural systems.

Analyzes different degrees of ecosystem modification and how to identify levels of naturalness.

Provides insight into how former civilizations can influence current wilderness areas.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1844078353
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > Biological Sciences > Botany & Plant Sciences > Ecology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 24 August 2011
Listed Since: 04 February 2011

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