Most large herbivores require some type of management within their
habitats. Some populations of large herbivores are at the brink of
extinction, some are under discussion for reintroduction, whilst others
already occur in dense populations causing conflicts with other land
use. Large herbivores are the major drivers for forming the shape and
function of terrestrial ecosystems. This 2006 book addresses the
scientifically based action plans to manage both the large herbivore
populations and their habitats worldwide. It covers the processes by
which large herbivores not only affect their environment (e.g. grazing)
but are affected by it (e.g. nutrient cycling) and the management
strategies required. Also discussed are new modeling techniques, which
help assess integration processes in a landscape context, as well as
assessing the consequences of new developments in the processes of
conservation. This book will be essential reading for all involved in
the management of both large herbivores and natural resources.