Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Change
Using palaeoecology to manage dynamic landscapes in the Anthropocene
Lindsey Gillson
Reviews and Awards
"I have no hesitation in commending this valuable and scholarly book. It opens up new ground and makes connections that are long overdue and of real practical and theoretical significance." --Frank Oldfield, Anthropocene Review
"The main strength of the book is that its engaging narratives of long-term change clearly and consistently relate palaeoecology to contemporary environmental and conservation management challenges." --Trends in Ecology & Evolution
"[T]his could serve as an excellent text for a graduate or advanced undergraduate seminar in conservation biology, environmental policy, or, ideally, those linking the two... The book could also be useful for conservation professionals and faculty looking for a handy distillation of case studies and relevant literature. ... Gilson does a laudable job explaining how "environmental archives"--the treasure trove of insight provided by paleoecologists--can illuminate current conservation issues, shedding a rare light on the path forward." --Ecology
"[T]his volume represents an important, and largely successful, attempt to highlight connections between paleoecology (and historical ecology) and applied ecology. At a time when scientists are increasingly specialists, Gillson's generalist approach should be commended." --The Quarterly Review of Biology
