Ecological impact assessment

Author: (English) JoTreweek, translated by the Environmental Engineering Assessment Center of the State Environmental Protection Administration
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The world's ecosystems are increasingly threatened by human development activities. The role of Ecological Impact Assessment (EIA) is to predict and evaluate the impacts of development activities on ecosystems and their components, providing essential information to ensure that ecological issues are given sufficient and correct attention in development plans. In many countries, EIA has become a key component of sustainable development due to its ability to integrate social, economic, and environmental factors. EIA is a major component of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and also has potential applications in environmental planning and management. The book Ecological Impact Assessment provides a comprehensive review of the procedures of EIA and summarizes relevant ecological theories and methods that can be used to understand, interpret, and assess the ecological impacts that development plans may cause. This book is intended for individuals and companies involved in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Ecological Impact Assessment, as well as those who need to assess the impacts on ecosystems and conduct environmental management. It is helpful for planners, managers, environmental consultants, and scientists, and also provides valuable guidance and primary materials for an increasing number of undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in applied ecology, Environmental Impact Assessment, and related environmental science fields.