Applied Wetlands Science and Technology, Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9781566703598 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 472 str.

Donald M. Kent; G. A. O'Connor; C. L. Schelske

Opis

Applied Wetlands Science and Technology is a comprehensive guide usefu l to anyone involved with wetland function, protection, and management . It provides the fundamentals for defining and regulating wetlands, a s well as identifying and delineating wetlands. Functions and values, ecological assessments, and how to minimize impacts on wetlands are ot her concepts covered in depth. The book also presents essential backgr ound information on wetland enhancement, restoration, creation, and mo nitoring. A section on water quality renovation addresses constructing wetlands for treating wastewater, stormwater, and acid mine drainage. Selected management topics include designing and managing wetlands fo r wildlife, managing coastal marshes, and wetlands education. Applied Wetlands Science and Technology is an indispensable volume for environ mental consultants, wetland regulators, land planners, landscape archi tects, wildlife managers, environmental engineers, conservationists, a nd environmental educators.

Recenzje

"…provides an excellent overview of wetlands science, protection, management, and education. It would serve as a useful book for students, teachers, and professionals involved in wetlands use, protection, and management."
-Edith A. Cecil, Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Spis treści

Definition and Classification and U.S. Regulation, D.M. Kent
Wetland Identification and Delineation, C.E. Tammi
Evaluating Wetlands and Values, D.M. Kent
Ecological Risk Assessment of Wetlands, D.J. Kent, K.D. Jenkins, and J.F. Hobson
Avoiding and Minimizing Impacts to Wetlands, D.M. Kent and K. McManus
Wetland Enhancement, Restoration, and Creation, J. Zentner
Wetland Mitigation Banking, M. Rolband
Monitoring Wetlands, D.M. Kent
Wetlands for Water Treatment, T. DeBusk and W.F. DeBusk
Design and Management of Wetlands for Wildlife, D.M. Kent
Coastal Marsh Management, R. Buchsbaum
Watershed Management, D.M. Kent
Managing Global Wetlands, A.M. Paulin and D.M. Kent
Wetlands Education, K.L. Ripple

O autorze

Donald M. Kent