European Wet Grasslands: Biodiversity, Management and Restoration (Landscape Ecology Series) [Hardcover]

Chris B. Joyce (Editor), P. Max Wade (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 7, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0471976199 | ISBN-13: 978-0471976196 | Edition: 1

There is growing concern over the conservation and management of European wet grasslands. The maintenance of the European wet grassland landscape, including floodplain meadows and coastal grazing marshes or pastures, through traditional low-intensity farming has conserved a habit supporting internationally important plant and animal communities, including many rare species. However,land use changes such as flood defence, land drainage, agricultural intensification and neglect have caused a considerable reduction in the extent and biodiversity of European wet grasslands. The international importance of the habitat for biodiversity conservation has recently been recognised with its inclusion in the European Union Habitats and Species Directive and the Convention on Biological Diversity fostered by the United Nations. This volume thoroughly examines European perspectives of wet grassland ecology in order to encourage an integrated approach to contemporary issues. Important topics covered include the status of wet grasslands in Europe, their biodiversity (plants, invertebrates and birds), hydrology and management (especially for conservation objectives), and the restoration of this threatened habitat. It combines prescriptive, analytical and reviewing contributions, including case studies from across Europe. As such, this book will appeal equally to academic institutions and professional practitioners.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...well written and edited and is an interesting and useful publication." --Wildfowl Wetlands, November 2000 "...a valuable contribution to the understanding of wet grassland ecology and to knowledge necessary for the conservation of this important semi-natural habitat." --Flora, No. 195, 2000

From the Publisher

Growing scientific and political concern over the loss of and damage of biodiverse wet grassland in Europe speaks to the increasing consciousness worldwide of the environmental emergency. This book explores the main contemporary issues and examines the status and biodiversity of European lowland wet grasslands, providing information on their hydrology and management and investigating possibilities for restoration.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 358 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471976199
• ISBN-13: 978-0471976196
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,773,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)