This electronic-book provides a comprehensive examination of the systems approach to habitat restoration. The approach includes methods for the thorough planning necessary to restore, implement, and maintain both structural and functional aspects of natural habitats on previously disturbed sites. Implementation of the plan requires not only following the plan, but providing the logistics and adaptive management to ensure success. This book is an extended communication to novices and entry ...

Installing a roof is one of the most critical aspects of building a home. Most homeowners want a roof that looks good, is long lasting and requires little maintenance, and falls within their budget. Roofs that are not installed professionally may provide inadequate insulation for the home or poor protection from the elements. Without adequate maintenance a roof may require frequent repairs, and a shorter life span means replacing the roof every 10 to 15 years.Professional installat...

How to Start an Upholstery Shop carries potential entrepreneurs through the entire process of opening an upholstery business.From where to get upholstery training and picking a specialty area, to how to do basic individual projects, this book can get you started in the right direction.This book is currently being updated, with new chapters updating about website promotion and new technology, so I am dropping the price to 99 cents until the updates are completed, so if you'r...

Do you enjoy woodworking, crafting your own pieces of furniture from wood? It's a very nice hobby that enable people to relax and destress. Many people take a step further. After making their masterpieces, they sell them, either online, or they open a shop! These people basically convert their hobbies into business! If you'll like to know how, this ebook is for you. It compiles tons of tips from REAL woodworking business owners. Everyone of them start from small, mostly thr...

Maintain any and everything around your home with this #1 book on home improvement, home improvement tips, home improvement ideas, home improvement grants and much more.

Whether you have a few acres of trees in the suburbs or a small commercial forest, you can encourage a healthy and sustainable ecosystem through proper woodland management. This introductory guide shows you how to identify the type, health, and quality of your trees and suggests strategies for keeping your woodland thriving.

A companion to Understanding Green Building Guidelines, this primer explains green building products—what they are and how to choose them.From eco-friendly sheetrock to sustainable paint finishes, the green building movement is gaining momentum. But with new products, manufacturers, and standards being introduced routinely, how are architects or designers to know what's best for their projects? This book summarizes what is available and the considerations ...

Buying farmland is a major investment, so be sure you make an informed choice. This practical guide covers every factor you should consider before making a purchase, including government regulations, residential concerns from the surrounding area, soil conditions, and savvy financing. Whether you intend to grow abundant crops or graze a robust herd of livestock, Finding Good Farmland provides a roadmap to the land that’s right for you.

This publication, published by SamEnrico, covers How to Start a Hydroponic crop farming Business

Restoring Disturbed Landscapes is a hands-on guide for individuals and groups seeking to improve the functional capacity of landscapes. The book presents a five-step, adaptive procedure for restoring landscapes that is supported by proven principles and concepts of ecological science.Written by restoration experts with a wealth of experience teaching restoration principles and techniques to practitioners and would-be practitioners from a variety of backgrounds, the book of...

A Complete Guide to Building and Maintaining Green RoofsWritten by an industry expert in green roof design and installation, this GreenSource book presents all of the information you need to skillfully design, construct, and maintain green roofs. You will find a wealth of practical details gathered through real-world implementations and independent research.Green Roof Construction and Maintenance explains how to design a green roof, plan f...

A guide to alternate water collection for green new developments, aimed at conserving water and reusing it wisely.In an era of dwindling resources, water is poised to become the new oil as the entire world now faces the reality of a decreasing supply of clean water. To avert a devastating shortage, we must not only look at alternate water sources for existing structures, we must also plan our new developments differently.Design for Water is an access...