Synopses & Reviews
Wetlands serve many important functions and provide numerous ecological services such as clean water, wildlife habitat, nutrient reduction, and flood control. Wetland science is a relatively young discipline but is a rapidly growing field due to an enhanced understanding of the importance of wetlands and the numerous laws and policies that have been developed to protect these areas. This growth is demonstrated by the creation and growth of the Society of Wetland Scientists which was formed in 1980 and now has a membership of 3,500 people.
Synopsis
This practical book on wetland techniques provides an overview of the various methods that have been used or developed by researchers and practitioners to study, monitor, manage, or create wetlands.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Wetland Indices of Biological Integrity
Walter E. Veselka IV and James T. Anderson
2. Hydrogeomorphic Classification and Functional Assessment
Craig A. Davis, Dan Dvorett, Joseph R. Bidwell, and Mark M. Brinson
3. Wetland Design and Development
Mickey Heitmeyer, Leigh Fredrickson, Murray Laubhan, Frank Nelson, Gary Pogue, Doug Helmers, and Wayne King
4. Management of Wetlands for Wildlife