Description
Biodiversity by Design: The Brilliance Behind Thriving Ecosystems
By Kayson Walsh
Uncover nature’s brilliant designs for life in this comprehensive guide to biodiversity and thriving ecosystems. Learn how evolution shapes adaptation, resilience and the web of life. Gain inspiration and practical tips for designing landscapes that nurture biodiversity.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why biodiversity matters for ecosystem health and human well-being.
- How species divide resources through ecological niches to thrive together.
- The outsized importance of keystone species in habitats.
- Biodiversity hotspots that contain millions of unique species.
- The engines of biodiversity – from natural selection to connectivity.
- How habitat loss and other threats reduce ecological resilience.
- Actionable steps for supporting native biodiversity in your own backyard and community.
Biodiversity by Design explores the intricate brilliance behind the diversity of life on Earth, from genes to entire ecosystems. This accessible guide combines compelling stories, clear explanations and practical takeaways you can apply to create landscapes that nourish native species and restore degraded ecosystems.
Gain a deeper appreciation for biodiversity and how it enables the web of life to adapt and flourish. Learn how you can take part in protecting our planet’s living legacy.
About the Author:
Kayson Walsh is an award-winning ecologist and educator who has published dozens of articles on biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability. He lectures at local universities and frequently leads community restoration projects to revive native ecosystems.
Ebook Details:
Length: 100 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Nature Press
Publication Date: June 1 2022
