Classification and Inventory of the World's Wetlands Reprinted from Edition Contributor(s): Finlayson, C. M. (Editor), Van Der Valk, Arnold (Editor) |
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ISBN: 079233714X ISBN-13: 9780792337140 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1995 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Gardening - Business & Economics | Real Estate - General - Science | Life Sciences - Botany |
Dewey: 333.911 |
LCCN: 95037545 |
Series: Advances in Vegetation Science |
Physical Information: 192 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book brings together, for the first time, information on various wetland classification systems and wetland inventories from around the world, outlining regional, national and local wetland classifications developed in Africa, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, South America and the USA. Oriented towards the conservation and management of wetlands, these existing national and regional classification systems have been useful in providing an essential base for the development of an international system. The volume also reviews various attempts at drawing up an inventory of wetlands in different parts of the world, ranging from field and literature surveys to highly sophisticated efforts using aerial photography and satellite imaging. Audience: Workers in wetland ecology, especially those working on classification, inventory, conservation, or management of wetlands at the local, national, regional or international levels. |