The Professional Practice of Environmental Management (Springer Series on Environmental Management)

This book is the first to address the practical concerns of the emerging profession of environmental management in a comprehensive form. On the basis of sound theoretical principles as well as a lifetime of experience, the author shows in a step-by-step process how an environmental management company or consulting firm can be organized. Among the topics discussed are * philosophical, ethical, and scientific foundations * the conceptual basis of environmental decisionmaking * organization of a private practice * day-to-day operation * legal and financial aspects * report preparation and presentation * cost-benefit analysis * future prospects of the profession. This hands-on introduction will be a valuable reference for students and professionals involved in environmental management and consulting, urban and regional planning, legal questions, and related areas of applied ecological research.