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Wetland Design: Principles and Practices for Landscape Architects and Land-Use Planners

by Robert L. France

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Book News Annotation:

After introducing primary concepts in wetland design and planning that encompass ecological, aesthetic, and (sometimes) educational functions, France (landscape ecology, Harvard Design School) applies these principles in case studies of watershed land-use planning and site-specific landscape architecture from the Pacific Northwest to China. Basic design diagrams, b&w photos, and a inter-disciplinary glossary augment the studies. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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This book explores the creation, restoration, enhancement, and construction of designed wetlands. It provides a practical guide for wetland design on a local site-specific scale, as well as reviews the impact of wetland design projects on the environment. More than 150 key principles and practices of wetland design and planning are presented, accompanied by detailed illustrations, and case studies demonstrate the successful application of these design principles for landscape architects and land-use planners. Especially suited to a graduate level and early professional readership, this is the first book to explore both the ecological function and art of wetlands design.

Synopsis:

Wetlands combine the beauty of both aesthetic form and ecological function in a way that few other landforms can match.

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its about time that someone wrote a recognisable,easy to get hold of, book about designing wetland systems.!!!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780393730739
Subtitle:
Principles and Practices for Landscape Architects and Land-Use Planners
Author:
France, Robert Lawrence
Author:
France, Robert Lawrence
Author:
France, R. L.
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Ecology
Subject:
Landscape
Subject:
Wetland landscape design
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
107-65
Publication Date:
December 2002
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
9.50x7.50x.50 in. 1.46 lbs.

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