Ecosystem management requires a planning and decision-making process that places land use in
its appropriate ecological context. Because ecological assessments must be conducted at various
spatial scales and across jurisdictional boundaries approaches to assessment must be
compatible and consistent with each other. A Guidebook for Integrated Ecological Assessment
analyzes methods and provides standards and protocols for assessment and the integration of
data. TOC:Guidebook Overview.- Principles of Ecological Assessments.- Information Management
and Characterization Tools.- Ecosystem Characterization.- Ecosystem Analysis and
Interpretation.- Case Studies.- Development and Implementation Strategies.- Conclusions and
Recommendations.
