Nature Friendly Communities Habitat Protection And Land Use Planning 1st Edition by Chris Duerksen, Cara Snyder ISBN 1559638656 9781559638654

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ISBN 10: 1559638656 
ISBN 13: 9781559638654
Author: Chris Duerksen, Cara Snyder

Nature-Friendly Communities presents an authoritative and readable overview of the successful approaches to protecting biodiversity and natural areas in America’s growing communities. Addressing the crucial issues of sprawl, open space, and political realities, Chris Duerksen and Cara Snyder explain the most effective steps that communities can take to protect nature.

The book: documents the broad range of benefits, including economic impacts, resulting from comprehensive biodiversity protection efforts; identifies and disseminates information on replicable best community practices; establishes benchmarks for evaluating community biodiversity protection programs.

Nine comprehensive case studies of communities explain how nature protection programs have been implemented. From Austin and Baltimore to Tucson and Minneapolis, the authors explore how different cities and counties have taken bold steps to successfully protect natural areas. Examining program structure and administration, land acquisition strategies and sources of funding, habitat restoration programs, social impacts, education efforts, and overall results, these case studies lay out perfect examples that other communities can easily follow. Among the case study sites are Sanibel Island, Florida; Austin, Texas; Baltimore County, Maryland; Charlotte Harbor, Florida; and Teton County, Wyoming.

Nature-Friendly Communities offers a useful overview of the increasing number of communities that have established successful nature protection programs and the significant benefits those programs provide. It is an important new work for public officials, community activists, and anyone concerned with understanding or implementing local or regional biodiversity protection efforts.

Nature Friendly Communities Habitat Protection And Land Use Planning 1st Table of contents:

Part 1: Foundations of Nature-Friendly Communities

1. Chapter 1: Understanding Habitat Protection and Land Use Planning

   • Defining Habitat Protection
   • The Role of Land Use Planning in Conservation
   • Key Principles of Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship
   • The Intersection of Urban Development and Nature Preservation

2. Chapter 2: The Science of Habitat and Ecosystems

   • What Constitutes a Habitat?
   • Ecosystem Services and Their Role in Community Health
   • Understanding Biodiversity and Ecological Integrity
   • Key Factors Threatening Natural Habitats

3. Chapter 3: The Role of Communities in Habitat Protection

   • Engaging Local Communities in Conservation Efforts
   • Benefits of Community-Based Environmental Stewardship
   • Examples of Successful Community Conservation Initiatives

Part 2: Land Use Planning for Habitat Protection

4. Chapter 4: Principles of Land Use Planning

   • The Basics of Land Use Zoning and Regulations
   • Land Use Planning and Its Effect on Environmental Sustainability
   • Strategies for Integrating Nature Conservation into Urban Development

5. Chapter 5: Tools for Habitat Protection in Land Use Planning

   • Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
   • Green Infrastructure and Eco-friendly Urban Design
   • Conservation Easements and Protected Areas
   • Creating Wildlife Corridors and Protected Landscapes

6. Chapter 6: Zoning and Land Use Regulations for Habitat Protection

   • Understanding Zoning Laws and Policies
   • Creating Zoning Codes that Protect Natural Areas
   • The Role of Local Governments in Land Use Planning

Part 3: Strategies for Integrating Nature into Urban Environments

7. Chapter 7: Green Spaces and Urban Nature

   • The Importance of Parks, Green Roofs, and Urban Forests
   • Design Principles for Nature-Friendly Urban Spaces
   • Benefits of Green Spaces for Public Health and Well-being

8. Chapter 8: Sustainable Development Practices

   • Eco-friendly Architecture and Building Techniques
   • Sustainable Water Management and Waste Reduction
   • Incorporating Renewable Energy in Land Use Planning

9. Chapter 9: Habitat Restoration and Rehabilitation

   • Restoring Damaged Ecosystems
   • Techniques for Habitat Restoration
   • Case Studies of Successful Habitat Restoration Projects

Part 4: Policies, Advocacy, and Community Action

10. Chapter 10: Government Policies and Environmental Legislation

    • Key Environmental Laws Affecting Land Use and Habitat Protection
    • Local, State, and National Efforts for Habitat Conservation
    • How Policy Can Shape Sustainable Land Use Practices

11. Chapter 11: Advocacy and Public Engagement

    • Strategies for Advocating for Habitat Protection
    • Educating the Public on the Importance of Conservation
    • Mobilizing Community Action for Sustainable Land Use

12. Chapter 12: Collaboration Between Stakeholders

    • Partnerships Between Governments, NGOs, and the Private Sector
    • Engaging Businesses in Environmental Responsibility
    • Building Collaborative Networks for Habitat Protection

Part 5: Case Studies and Best Practices

13. Chapter 13: Case Studies of Nature-Friendly Communities

    • Successful Examples of Integrating Habitat Protection in Urban Planning
    • Lessons Learned from Habitat Protection Initiatives Worldwide
    • Best Practices for Protecting Habitats in Growing Communities

14. Chapter 14: Future Directions for Nature-Friendly Communities

    • Emerging Trends in Habitat Protection and Land Use Planning
    • Innovations in Green Technologies and Urban Design
    • The Future of Nature-Friendly Communities in the Face of Climate Change

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