The Professional Practice of 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.