River rehabilitation has become a major issue for water authorities and river managers throughout Europe, North America and Australia. Drawing together experiences from many countries, this volume provides comprehensive and integrated coverage of factors affecting river rehabilitation such as policy, planning and strategy, implementation and project appraisal.

This text examines the status and biodiversity of European lowland wet grasslands, giving information on their hydrology and management, particularly with regard to conservation objectives, and investigations that have taken place concerning the restoration of these endangered habitats. The volume combines prescriptive, analytical and reviewing contributions, including case studies from across Europe. It aims to strike a balance between different elements of the wet grassland landscape, with contributions dealing with flora, fauna (invertebrates and birds), and the physical and chemical...