Practical Field Ecology: A Project Guide van C. Philip Wheater, James R. Bell and Penny A. Cook is an English-language printed study book aimed at professionals in ecology and environmental sciences.
This reference work offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to practical field ecology. It covers essential field monitoring skills for both plants and animals, including experimental design, fieldwork, organism identification, and computer-assisted data analysis. In addition, it teaches the reader how to effectively interpret and present research results.
The second edition has been thoroughly revised with more case studies, figures, and footnotes. The book is logically organized around designing and carrying out field research and discusses methods to address potential problems. It is an indispensable guide for developing and applying monitoring skills for ecological fieldwork.
This book aligns thematically with topics such as environment, environment & planning, and scientific ecology.