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landscapes that satisfy human needs and/or support plant and animal species we value. Experiential restoration involves “the revitalization of landscape attributes that bring pleasure to humans ” (p. 16). The second chapter, “The Community Model: Ecological Theory, ” presents a succinct explanation of ecological theory with a focus on the community perspective. As when social scientists refer to community, ecologists use the term to focus on organisms and their interactions. Meanwhile, the ecosystem concept emphasizes functions and processes, such as energy flows and biogeochemical cycles, rather than specific organisms. The understanding of plant and animal communities, as well as ecosystems, is essential for success-ful restoration. Howell and her colleagues do an admirable job explaining the contributions of the subfield landscap