Understanding Wetlands - Fen, Bog and Marsh (Hardcover)

Wetlands are an important, and sadly diminishing, habitat in many parts of the world. They contribute significantly to the planet's biodiversity, housing thousands of species of plants and animals. Increasingly, human management is required to sustain, and even create these fragile ecosystems, and global changes in climate are also taking their toll.
Understanding Wetlands explains how wetlands are created naturally and how they sustain themselves. It describes how the flora and fauna of these unique habitats are ideally adapted to their environment, and how the ecosystem copes with pollutants and climatic change. The impact of human activity such as farming, building and recreation is also assessed. The book concludes with a look at the need for conservation and various conservation techniques.
This integrated and holistic account of wetlands is a valuable reference for students of ecology, biology and environmental science. Its beautiful illustrations and accessible style also makes it ideal for the general reader with an interest in the natural world.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	S.M. Haslam
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	310
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-25794-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Physical geography > Wetlands, swamps, fens Promotions
LSN:	0-415-25794-8
Barcode:	9780415257947

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