Applied Wetlands Science and Technology: A Guide to Wetland Identification, Delineation, Classification, and Mapping - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 156670359X ISBN 13: 9781566703598

Publisher: CRC Press, 2000

Synopsis

Continuing the tradition of excellence established by the first edition, the Second Edition of Applied Wetlands Science and Technology provides the fundamentals for delineating, identifying, and regulating wetlands. It covers functions and values, ecological assessments, and how to minimize negative impacts on wetlands. The book also presents essential information on wetland creation, enhancement, restoration, and monitoring. Selected management topics include designing and managing wetlands for wildlife, managing coastal marshes, and wetlands education. Three new chapters in the Second Edition: Wetlands Mitigation Banking-discusses the purpose, policy, and technology of mitigation banking Watershed Management-covers the most current remediation technology as it pertains to wetlands Managing Global Wetlands-describes the classification and management of wetlands throughout the world Written by wetland professionals, this indispensable guide furnishes extensive information on how wetlands function, how they can be protected, and how they can be managed. Recognizing that each and every situation is unique and requires specific solutions, Applied Wetlands Science and Technology, Second Edition focuses on providing guidelines for effective decision making.

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Donald M. Kent

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156670359X
• ISBN 13: 9781566703598
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 466
• Editor: Kent Donald M.