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This book describes the underlying water conditions and geologies
that support viable riparia, illustrates the ecological
characteristics of riparia, and discusses how riparia are used by
human cultures as well as how riparia can be used to sustain
environmental quality. In recent years riparian management has been
widely implemented as a means of improving fisheries, water
quality, and habitat for endangered species. This book provides the
basic knowledge necessary to implement successful, long-term
management and rehabilitation programs.
* Treats riparian patterns & processes in a holistic
perspective, from ecological components to societal activities
* Contains over 130 illustrations and photos that summarize this
complex ecological system
* Synthesizes the information from more than 6,000 professional
articles
* Sidebars provide a look into ongoing research that is at the
frontiers of riparian ecology and management
The Biogeochemistry of the Amazon Basin synthesizes more than a decade of process-level research into the flows of water, carbon, nutrients and other bioactive elements through Amazon terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on the unique combinations of physical and biogeochemical conditions that support sustainable development of the region.
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