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Ecological Restoration of Aquatic and Semi-aquatic Ecosystems in The Netherlands (NW Europe)
. Ed(S): Nienhuis, P.H.; Gulati, Ramesh D.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Nienhuis, P.H.; Gulati, Ramesh D. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 559.
This work presents the state of the art of aquatic and semi-aquatic ecological restoration projects in The Netherlands. Starting from the conceptual basis of restoration ecology, the successes and failures of hundreds of restoration projects are described. Numerous successful projects are mentioned. In general ecological restoration endeavours greatly benefit from the progressive experience achieved in the course of the years. Failures mainly occur through insufficient application of physical, chemical or ecological principles. Spontaneous colonization by plants and animals, following habitat reconstruction, is preferred. However, sometimes the re-introduction of keystone species (e.g. eelgrass, salmon, beaver) is necessary in case the potential ... Read more
This work presents the state of the art of aquatic and semi-aquatic ecological restoration projects in The Netherlands. Starting from the conceptual basis of restoration ecology, the successes and failures of hundreds of restoration projects are described. Numerous successful projects are mentioned. In general ecological restoration endeavours greatly benefit from the progressive experience achieved in the course of the years. Failures mainly occur through insufficient application of physical, chemical or ecological principles. Spontaneous colonization by plants and animals, following habitat reconstruction, is preferred. However, sometimes the re-introduction of keystone species (e.g. eelgrass, salmon, beaver) is necessary in case the potential ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Hydrobiology
Number of Pages
234
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048161744
SKU
V9789048161744
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