This work explains why design professors should teach ecology as a standard part of their courses and provides examples from professors who already teach ecology and design in this way.

Representing a guidepost and source of ideas for faculty, students, and professionals in landscape architecture, planning and architecture, landscape ecology, civil engineering, and related fields, this volume examines the need for change in the education and practice of landscape architecture, offers recommendations for the introduction of ecology into the curriculum, and more. Tables, figures, photos, & index.