Publisher's Synopsis
Impact assessment has become a crucial element of the interface between society and the environment. This practical guide to the assessment process will help ecologists, environmental scientists and civil engineers to identify the conceptual foundation of the assessments they are preparing. The guide is also intended for policy makers so they can also understand the scientific basis for these surveys and descriptions of biotic and abiotic parameters. This guide should appeal to a broad cross-section of those pondering land use decisions.
