Wetlands of the World I: Inventory, Ecology and Management (Handbook of Vegetation Science) [Hardcover]

Dennis F. Whigham (Editor), D. Dykyjová (Editor), S. Hejný (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0792316851 | ISBN-13: 978-0792316855 | Edition: 1

This work deals with the distributions of wetlands, the description of wetland types, wetland classification systems, ecological characteristics (primary forcing functions which are responsible for the development and persistence of the wetlands), wetland use and conservation and recommendations on what should be done for each type of wetland.

Editorial Reviews

Review

` ... recommended without reservation for public library acquisition and for the specialist. All wetland scientists interested in broad perspectives will benefit from reading it. ' Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Vol.9, No.3

Product Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (March 31, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792316851
• ISBN-13: 978-0792316855
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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