Ecological engineering involves the design, construction and management of ecosystems that have value to both humans and the environment. It is a rapidly developing discipline that provides a promising technology to solve environmental problems.  _Ecological Engineering_ covers the basic theory of ecological engineering as well as the application of these principles in environmental management. * Provides an overview of the theory and application of environmental engineering * International focus and range of ecosystems makes _Ecological Engineering_ an indispensable resource to scientists * Based on the best-selling _Encyclopedia of Ecology_ * Full-color figures and tables support the text and aid in understanding