Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Properties of Wetlands: 1. Wetlands: an overview; 2. Zonation; 3. Diversity; Part II. Factors Controlling Properties of Wetlands: 4. Hydrology; 5. Fertility; 6. Disturbance; 7. Competition; 8. Grazing; 9. Burial; Part III. The Path Forward: 10. Wetland restoration: assembly rules in the service of conservation; 11. A functional approach; 12. Wetland conservation, management and research; Index.
A unique general overview of wetland ecology which is comprehensive in its coverage of habitat type and geographic region.
'... an essential read for industry and local authority mineral planners, consultants and all involved in site restoration'. Mineral Planning '... it should be on the shelf of anyone working with wetland plant communities.' Arnold van der Valk, Trends in Ecology & Evolution ' Examples used are world-wide and there are many graphs, figures and data tables, so that all topics are well illustrated and authoritative ... a satisfying, and worthwhile book' Biologist '... it will generate healthy argument among students, scientists and conservationists. The liberal use of figures and an excellent bibliography will provide the advanced undergraduate or researcher with a good starting point for further work.' Edward Maltby, The Times Higher Education Supplement 'I highly recommend it to all interested in wetlands and their conservation, and to those who manage and design wetlands.' Mary Allessio Leck, Journal of Vegetation Science '... this book can be recommended to the wetland scientists ... and to planners and managers concerned with wetland areas.' I. G. Simmons, International Journal of Environmental Studies '... an excellent reference ... this is a classical ecology text dedicated to wetlands, and it is written in a familiar, conversational manner. The text is clear and easy to follow with relatively little jargon, which allows the information to be accessible to non-ecologists, as well as the general public.' Paul D. Brooks, EOS
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