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Handbook of Ecological Restoration: Volume 2, Restoration in Practice
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Handbook of Ecological Restoration: Volume 2, Restoration in Practice | Paperback

by Martin R. Perrow (Editor), Anthony J. Davy (Editor)

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Binding:  Paperback
Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
Edition:  1st Edition
Page Count:  624 Pages
Publication Date:  March 10, 2008
Sales Rank:  868,176th

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