Written to help decision makers form assessments on the environmental impacts a project would produce, this book provides readers with an in depth, yet understandable description of the ecological, socioeconomic, and other parts of the natural environment that may be affected. While written for professionals in government, consulting, and the private sector, this text also serves as an introductory lesson to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The author provides a theoretical introduction to the subject as well as practical guidance. The book includes problems at the end of each chapter.