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Managing Wetlands - An Ecological Economics Approach (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
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Managing Wetlands - An Ecological Economics Approach (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
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The extensive destruction of wetlands across Europe represents a
significant loss of biodiversity along with its related economic,
cultural, ethical and scientific benefits. This volume addresses
the critical issues surrounding this environmental change process,
employing a range of analytical methods drawn from a variety of
disciplines which bridge the social and natural science divide. The
authors begin by exploring the various methodological approaches to
the analysis of the causes and consequences of wetland loss in
Europe. The findings reveal that a formal decision-support process
can be defined which can assist in the search for a more
sustainable approach to wetland management. The methods and tools
advocated are interdisciplinary and require co-ordinated action by
experts from a variety of different fields. The authors move on to
present a series of case studies from which a number of general
conclusions can be drawn. In particular, they identify conflicts
concerning use, value and interest groups to be the most common in
the context of wetland management versus development. Consequently,
they argue that scientific analysis requires support from the
social sciences in order to better understand and implement more
participatory approaches to environmental management. Given the
ongoing depletion of wetland ecosystems throughout the world, this
novel interdisciplinary approach to their sustainable management is
a timely and valuable exercise. Students, researchers and scholars
of environmental economics, environmental science, ecology,
geography and environmental politics will find this book to be a
useful addition to the literature. It will also help policymakers,
international agencies and NGOs to preserve these valuable
environmental resources.
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