Understanding Wetlands: Fen, Bog and Marsh

ISBN-13: 9780415257947 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 310 str.

S. M. Haslam; Sylvia Haslam;Sylvia Haslam

Opis

This integrated and holistic account of wetlands will be a valuable reference for students of biology and environmental science. Its beautiful illustrations and accessible style also makes it ideal for anyone interested in the natural world.

Recenzje

"This volume should be very useful to managers, scientists, and students interested in almost all aspects of northern forested wetlands. In fact, it is a necessary addition to the library of anyone interested in general wetland ecology and management."
-Michael G. Messina, Department of Forest Science, Texas A & M University

Spis treści

Introduction. Wetlands Matter. How Wetlands Work. In Wetland Wilds. The Animals. The Waters of the Wetlands. Chemical Types and Vegetation Types. The Power to Purify. Phragmites: A Study in Plant Behavior and Human Use. The Silent Battlefield: Vegetation Changes. Threats and Losses, Past and Present. Conservation

O autorze

Haslam\, S. M.