Fourth edition
by William J. Mitsch
Wetlands, 4th edition is the single most important book on wetlands, a comprehensive compendium of the state of knowledge in wetland science, management, and restoration.
This classic book has been brought up to date with substantial new information:
- Refocused coverage on the three main parts of the book
- New chapter on climate change
- Increased international coverage
- Several hundred new references
- More than 35 new info boxes and sidebars
Contents
Part 1: Introduction
- Wetlands: Human History, Use, and Science
- Wetland Definitions
- Wetlands of the World
Part 2: The Wetland Environment
- Wetland Hydrology
- Wetland Biogeochemistry
- Biological Adaptations to the Wetland Environment
- Wetland Ecosystem Development
- Wetland Classification
Part 3: Wetland Management
- Human Impacts and Management of Wetlands
- Climate Change and Wetlands
- Values and Valuation of Wetlands
- Wetland Creation and Restoration
- Treatment Wetlands
- Wetland Laws and Protection
Appendices
- Wetland Losses by State in the USA
- Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
- Useful Conversion Factors
Index
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