The restoration and management of derelict land : modern approaches

A broad discussion of modern restoration and the management needed after restoration. It deals with relevant topics such as restoration ecology; restoration planning; ecological and ecotoxicological risk assessment; management and adaptive management; restoration in the broader context of sustainable development; and case studies and examples related to the Asian region. Major emphasis is placed on the Asian region, but the techniques described in the book can also be applied to other regions. The work should serve as a reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students, professors, decision-makers and engineers in environmental science and management. Ch. 1. Introduction -- An Ecological Perspective / A. D. Bradshaw -- Ch. 2. Degradation Of Land And Its Relation To Public Health / J. C. Ng -- Ch. 3. Health Risk Assessment / J. C. Ng -- Ch. 4. The Importance Of Soil / A. D. Bradshaw -- Ch. 5. Physical Limitations / L. C. Bell -- Ch. 6. Soil Degradation And Nutrients / N. M. Dickinson -- Ch. 7. Problems Of Toxicities / Z. H. Ye, A. J. M. Baker And M. H. Wong -- Ch. 8. The Significance Of Microbes / A. G. Khan -- Ch. 9. Handling Of Soils And Cover Materials / L. C. Bell -- Ch. 10. Remediation Of Chemical Limitations / L. C. Bell -- Ch. 11. The Development Of Nitrogen Capital / A. D. Bradshaw -- Ch. 12. The Use Of Tolerant Plants And Hyperaccumulators / A. J. M. Baker -- Ch. 13. The Handling Of Microbes / A. G. Khan -- Ch. 14. The Problems Of Domestic Wastes / A. D. Bradshaw -- Ch. 15. The Treatment Of Modern Landfills / N. M. Dickinson -- Ch. 16. Using Natural Processes / A. D. Bradshaw -- 17. Ecosystem Degradation And Restoration Ecology In China / H. Ren, S. L. Peng And J. G. Wu -- Ch. 18. Reclamation After Tin Mining In Malaysia / C. P. Lee And E. B. Yeap -- Ch. 19. Metal Mine Tailings In China / H. W. Dai, L. Gao, L. P. Ren And C. L. Wang -- Ch. 20. Control Of Agricultural Land Degradation In Sri Lanka / R. B. Mapa -- Ch. 21. Coastal Land Degradation And Restoration Strategies In The Philippines / M. N. Lavides -- Ch. 22. The Assessment And Management Of Acid Sulfate Soils In Bangladesh In Relation To Crop Production / H. R. Khan, M. M. A. Bhuiyan, S. M. Kabir, F. Ahmed, S. M. A. Syeed And H. P. Blume -- Ch. 23. Land Degradation In Suburban Agrarian Environment And Entry Of Toxic Metals Into Food Chains / K. M. Nair, R. Siddaramappa, L. S. Devi, V. R. R. Parama And S. Srinivas -- Ch. 24. Species Tolerance To Acidic Waste Ore Rock Of Iron-mining Areas Along Yangtze River, Anhui Province / D. Hu, Z. Xi And Y. Han -- Ch. 25. The Role Of Legumes In The Reclamation Of Metal Mined Land In China / M. H. Wong, Z. Q. Zhang, W. S. Shu, W. B. Liao And C. Y. Lan -- Sect. 4. A Framework For The Process Of Rehabilitation And Restoration Of Degraded Land. Editors, Ming H. Wong, Anthony D. Bradshaw. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This book gives a broad coverage of modern restoration and the management needed after restoration. It deals with relevant topics such as restoration ecology; restoration planning; ecological and ecotoxicological risk assessment; management and adaptive management; restoration in the broader context of sustainable development; as well as case studies and examples related to the Asian region. Major emphasis is placed on the Asian region, but the techniques described in the book can also be applied to other regions. It concludes with an important overview of the steps that must be taken in the management of any project.The Restoration and Management of Derelict Land serves as an important reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students, professors, decision-makers and engineers in environmental science and management. This book gives a broad coverage of modern restoration and the management needed after restoration. It deals with relevant topics such as restoration ecology; restoration planning; ecological and ecotoxicological risk assessment; management and adaptive management; restoration in the broader context of sustainable development; as well as case studies and examples related to the Asian region. Major emphasis is placed on the Asian region, but the techniques described in the book can also be applied to other regions. It concludes with an important overview of the steps that must be taken in the management of any project. The Restoration and Management of Derelict Land serves as an important reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students, professors, decision-makers and engineers in environmental science and management A broad discussion of modern restoration and the management needed after restoration. It deals with relevant topics such as restoration ecology; restoration planning; ecological and ecotoxicological risk assessment; management and adaptive management; and more. Case studies are included. This book arises from a very successful Advanced Study Institute, about the restoration and rehabilitation of derelict land held in Hong Kong and Guangzhou in November 2000.