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Book Synopsis: A central goal of transportation is the delivery of safe and efficient services with minimal environmental impact. In practice, though, human mobility has flourished while nature has suffered. Awareness of the environmental impacts of roads is increasing, yet information remains scarce for those interested in studying, understanding, or minimizing the ecological effects of roads and vehicles.
Road Ecology addresses that shortcoming by elevating previously localized and fragmented knowledge into a broad and inclusive framework for understanding and developing solutions. The book brings together fourteen leading ecologists and transportation experts to articulate state-of-the-science road ecology principles, and presents specific examples that demonstrate the application of those principles. Diverse theories, concepts, and models in the new field of road ecology are integrated to establish a coherent framework for transportation policy, planning, and projects. Topics examined include:
- foundations of road ecology
- roads, vehicles, and transportation planning
- vegetation and roadsides
- wildlife populations and mitigation
- water, sediment, and chemical flows
- aquatic ecosystems
- wind, noise, and atmospheric effects
- road networks and landscape fragmentation
Road Ecology links ecological theories and concepts with transportation planning, engineering, and travel behavior. With more than 100 illustrations and examples from around the world, it is an indispensable and pioneering work for anyone involved with transportation, including practitioners and planners in state and province transportation departments, federal agencies, and nongovernmental organizations. The book also opens up an important new research frontier for ecologists.
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Are you passionate about protecting the environment while ensuring safe and efficient transportation services? Look no further than Road Ecology: Science and Solutions. This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and minimizing the ecological impact of roads and vehicles. With the contributions of fourteen leading experts in ecology and transportation, Road Ecology presents state-of-the-science principles and real-world examples that will revolutionize the way we approach transportation policy, planning, and projects.
Road Ecology goes beyond mere awareness and delves deep into the theories, concepts, and models that underpin this emerging field. From studying vegetation and roadsides to mitigating the impact on wildlife populations, this book covers it all. Learn about the intricate dynamics of water, sediment, and chemical flows in aquatic ecosystems affected by roads. Explore the profound effects of wind, noise, and atmospheric conditions on our landscape. Discover how road networks contribute to fragmentation and what can be done to mitigate it. This book leaves no stone unturned in connecting ecological principles with transportation planning, engineering, and travel behavior.
Featuring over 100 illustrations and examples from around the world, Road Ecology is an indispensable guide for practitioners, planners, and researchers involved in transportation. Whether you work in state and province transportation departments, federal agencies, or non-governmental organizations, this book will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to make a difference. Join us in building a sustainable future for transportation with Road Ecology: Science and Solutions.
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