Bainbridge, an earth scientist and ecologist who teaches sustainable management at Alliant U., details strategies and techniques for desert restoration for those working in arid lands, such as restoration practitioners, land managers, farmers, ranchers, educators, gardeners, landscapers, homeowners, and foresters. His research was mostly done in the deserts of the US southwest, but the strategies can be applied to deserts and drylands around the world. After introducing the ecology of desert plants in southwestern North America, he explores the causes of desertification and land abuse, and outlines the processes and procedures needed to evaluate sites and plan, implement, and monitor desert restoration projects. These include soil salvage and restoration; seed collection, storage, and management; container plant production and planting; direct seeding, water management and irrigation; riparian restoration; and monitoring. B&w photos and illustrations are incorporated. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration is the first comprehensive book focused on restoring arid regions, and clearly demonstrates that arid lands can be successfully rehabilitated. In addition to restorationists, the book will be an invaluable resource for anyone working in arid lands, including farmers, ranchers, gardeners, landscapers, outdoor recreation professionals, and activists. Dryland degradation and desertification now affect almost a billion people around the world. Tragically, the biological resources and productivity of millions of acres of land are lost to desertification each year because people remain unaware of strategies and techniques that could improve yields, reduce risk, and begin healing the worlds deserts. A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration is the first book to offer practical, field-tested solutions to this critical problem. Author David Bainbridge has spent more than 25 years actively involved in restoring lands across the American Southwest. A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration presents the results of his years of fieldwork, as well as research and experience from scientists and practitioners around the globe. The book discusses the ecology of desert plants, explores the causes of desertification and land abuse, and outlines the processes and procedures needed to evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor desert restoration projects. It sets forth economical and practical field-tested solutions for understanding site characteristics, selecting and growing plants, and ensuring that they survive with a minimal amount of water and care. Each chapter represents a guide to a critical topic for environmental restoration; extensive photographs, diagrams and drawings give detailed information for immediate application, and additional resources are included in appendixes. A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration is the first comprehensive book focused on restoring arid regions, and clearly demonstrates that arid lands can be successfully rehabilitated. In addition to restorationists, the book will be an invaluable resource for anyone working in arid lands, including farmers, ranchers, gardeners, landscapers, outdoor recreation professionals, and activists.
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