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1	Landscape planning environmental applications more books like this by Marsh add to wishlist Increasingly landscape planning requires an understanding of how the landscape functions. Marsh's book provides a unique integration of landscape architecture, forestry, ecology, and geography. This Fourth Edition incorporates the rapid expansions taking place in the field. It addresses several topics of concern in both public and private sectors ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.61! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Something's Rising: Appalachians Fighting Mountaintop Removal more books like this by Silas House, Jason Howard, Lee Smith (Foreword by) add to wishlist "Something's Rising" collects oral histories from a diverse group of individuals from Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Virginia who are fighting mountaintop removal, an ecologically devastating form of coal mining. Taken together, these voices stand as a testament of what it means to be an Appalachian and demonstrate the value of preserving ... see all copies from $12.29! new only from $20.55! \| SVS
3	Urban Regions: Ecology and Planning Beyond the City more books like this by Richard T T Forman add to wishlist With land planning, socioeconomics and natural systems as foundations, this book combines urban planning and ecological science in examining urban regions. Writing for graduate students, academic researchers, planners, conservationists and policy makers, and with the use of informative urban-region color maps, Richard Forman analyzes 38 urban ... see all copies from $43.88! new only from $43.88! \| SVS
4	Preserving Cultural Landscapes in America more books like this by Professor Arnold R Alanen (Editor), Robert Melnick (Editor), Professor Dolores Hayden (Foreword by) add to wishlist Historic preservation efforts began with an emphasis on buildings, especially those associated with significant individuals, places or events. Subsequent efforts were expanded to include vernacular architecture, but only in recent decades have preservationists begun shifting focus to the land itself. Cultural landscapes - such as farms, gardens, ... see all copies from $13.19! new only from $17.89! \| SVS
5	Land of the Commonwealth: A Portrait of the Conserved Landscapes of Massachusetts more books like this by Richard Cheek, John Updike (Foreword by), Robert E Cook (Introduction by) add to wishlist This photographic text is devoted exclusively to the conserved landscapes of Massachusetts, exploring the 1.1 million acres of land - over one fifth of the state - permanently protected from development and kept in the care of The Trustees of Reservations. see all copies from $5.34! new only from $129.04!
6	Landscapes of Privilege: The Politics of the Aesthetic in an American Suburb more books like this by James S Duncan, Nancy Duncan add to wishlist How do landscapes work as class codes? In Landscapes of Privilege , James and Nancy Duncan look at how the aesthetics of physical landscapes are fully enmeshed in producing the American class system. Focusing on an archetypal upper class American suburb - Bedford in Westchester County, NY - they show how the physical presentation of a place ... see all copies from $38.87! new only from $38.87!
7	The Redrock Chronicles: Saving Wild Utah more books like this by T H Watkins add to wishlist Utah's redrock canyon has some of the most spectacular terrain in America and the world. The lands lie at the heart of the Colorado Plateau - 130,000 square miles of uplifted rock surrounded on all sides by the remnants of once-active volcanoes. In this volume, the author focuses on southern Utah's unprotected lands, combining history, geography ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.63! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Vanishing America: In Pursuit of Our Elusive Landscapes more books like this by James Conaway add to wishlist The rich American landscape, both natural and cultural, is being threatened and in some cases wiped away completely. "Preservation" Editor-at-Large James Conaway takes to the road in "Vanishing America," exploring the places, people, and traditions that have helped to shape our national identity. Part personal narrative and part travelogue, his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Ecological Networks and Greenways: Concept, Design, Implementation more books like this by Rob Jongman (Editor), Gloria Pungetti (Editor), Gloria Pugetti (Editor) add to wishlist The establishment of ecological networks in Europe and greenways in America has required some of the most advanced applications of the principles of landscape ecology to land use planning. This book provides a thorough overview of recent developments in this emerging field, combining theoretical concepts of landscape ecology with the actual ... see all copies from $38.00! new only from $62.56! \| SVS
10	From Landscape Research to Landscape Planning: Aspects of Integration, Education and Application more books like this by Bdrbel Tress (Editor), Bc$rbel Tress (Editor), Barbel Tress (Editor) add to wishlist Research policy favours projects that integrate disciplinary knowledge and involve non-academic stakeholders. Consequently, integrative concepts - interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity - are gaining currency in landscape research and planning. Researchers are excited by the prospect of merging disciplinary and non-academic expertise to ... see all copies from $64.33! new only from $64.33! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Landscape Pattern Analysis for Assessing Ecosystem Condition more books like this by Glen D Johnson add to wishlist One of our greatest current challenges is the preservation and remediation of ecosystem integrity. This requires monitoring and assessment over large geographic areas, repeatedly over time, and cannot be practically fulfilled by field measurements alone. Remotely sensed imagery plays a crucial role by its ability to monitor large spatially ... see all copies from $41.14! new only from $41.14! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	For the Health of the Land: Previously Unpublished Essays and Other Writings more books like this by Aldo Leopold, J Baird Callicott (Editor), Professor Eric T Freyfogle (Editor) add to wishlist Aldo Leopold's classic work A Sand County Almanac is widely regarded as one of the most influential conservation books of all time. In it, Leopold sets forth an eloquent plea for the development of a "land ethic" -- a belief that humans have a duty to interact with the soils, waters, plants, and animals that collectively comprise "the land" in ... see all copies from $5.90! new only from $20.58! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Grant Jones/Jones & Jones: ILARIS: The Puget Sound Plan more books like this by Jane Amidon (Editor) add to wishlist Grant Jones, founding principal of the noted landscape architecture firm Jones & Jones, has practiced ecological design for more than 30 years and has been a pioneer in river planning, scenic highway design, zoo design, and landscape aesthetics. The latest addition to our successful Source Books in Landscape Architecture series, "Grant Jones/Jones ... see all copies from $9.28! new only from $10.00! \| first editions
14 view cover	Saving Open Space: The Politics of Local Preservation in California more books like this by Daniel Press add to wishlist The story of conservation as told by local government and private land trusts in California. It describes the extent to which communities have protected their landscapes and draws lessons for disseminating successful preservation strategies across the country. Using archival research, in-depth interviews with open space advocates in local ... see all copies from $3.92! new only from $6.00! \| signed copies
15 view cover	The Living Landscape: An Ecological Approach to Landscape Planning more books like this by Frederick R Steiner add to wishlist This is an award-winning guide to ecologically-sound landscapes! The first edition of Frederick Steiner's "The Living Landscape: An Ecological Approach to Landscape Planning", won a coveted ASLA merit award. This revised Second Edition's strong design-oriented approach meets the needs of today's professionals, focusing on how to create a plan and ... see all copies from $12.50! new only from $46.00! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Landscape Ecology more books like this by Richard T T Foreman, Richard T T Forman, Michel Godron add to wishlist This is the first textbook on landscape ecology, which explores the constituents of the landscape in planning for its best and highest use. Ranging from wilderness to urban landscapes, the text focuses on the distribution patterns of landscape elements or ecosystems, the flows of animals, plants, energy, mineral nutrients and water among the ... see all copies from $36.81! new only from $157.11! \| SVS
17	The Wooing of Earth more books like this by René Jules Dubos add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Wisconsin's Rustic Roads: A Road Less Travelled more books like this by Bob Rashid, Bill Stokes add to wishlist Part guide and part spiritual journey, this visually stunning book celebrates America's statewide system of historic back country roads. It takes armchair travelers on a richly illustrated journey thorough the most beautiful landscapes of one of the nation's most geographically diverse states, and serves as a guide for those who decide to embark ... see all copies from $13.99! new only from $54.40! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Searching for Paradise: Economic Development and Environmental Change in the Mountain West more books like this by Douglas E Booth add to wishlist The signs of economic change loom large in the mountain West of the USA as shuttered mines and lumber mills are overshadowed by luxurious homes sprouting on valley bottoms or ridge lines. This text explains these changes, assesses their effects on the natural environment, and gauges the reactions of local communities. Douglas E. Booth argues that ... see all copies from $7.43! new only from $32.89! \| first editions \| SVS
20	Derelict Britain. more books like this by John Barr add to wishlist see all copies from $11.99! first editions
21 view cover	Protected Landscapes a Guide for Policy Makers and Planners more books like this by P H C Lucas add to wishlist Many countries have areas with special natural qualities characterized by the harmonious interaction between resident populations and the land. This book sets out the varied approaches to establishing such areas as protected landscapes. It provides guidance on criteria for selection of landscapes, implementation, management and the legal measures ... see all copies from $22.16! new only from $150.12! \| SVS
22 view cover	The National Mall: Rethinking Washington's Monumental Core more books like this by Cynthia R Field (Editor), Nathan Glazer (Editor), James F Cooper, Jr. (Foreword by) add to wishlist The National Mall in Washington, D.C., has held an important place in the American psyche since the early nineteenth century. Home to monuments and museums dedicated to the ideals upon which the United States rests, the Mall serves as a gathering place for public protest and celebration. But as the nation ages and the population diversifies, ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $21.47! \| SVS
23 view cover	Design with Culture: Claiming America's Landscape Heritage more books like this by Charles A Birnbaum (Editor), Mary V Hughes (Editor) add to wishlist Often viewed as nostalgic and inauthentic, the work of early preservationists has frequently been underrated by modern practitioners. Rather than considering early preservation within its historical context, many modern preservationists judge their predecessors' work by contemporary standards, ultimately negating their legacy. In Design with ... see all copies from $21.04! new only from $22.50! \| SVS
24 view cover	Landscapes at Risk more books like this by Edward Holdaway, Holdaway Edward, Gerald Smart add to wishlist Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) together with National Parks are the highest quality landscapes in England and Wales, and have been designated to conserve that quality. Often regarded as second to National Parks, AONBs face a new future presented by changes in countryside policy and finance. They must seize the opportunities now ... see all copies from $19.00! new only from $97.00! \| first editions
25 view cover	The Heritage Reader more books like this by Graham Fairclough (Editor), Rodney Harrison (Editor), John H Jameson, Jr. (Editor) add to wishlist This major new resource is a much-needed support to the few textbooks in the field and offers an excellent introduction and overview to the established principles and new thinking in cultural heritage management. Leading experts in the field from Europe, North America and Australia, bring together recent and innovative works in the field. With ... see all copies from $41.86! new only from $41.86! \| SVS

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