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European Large Lakes
. Ed(S): Noges, Tiina; Eckmann, Reiner; Kangur, K�Lli; Noges, Peeter; Reinart, Anu; Roll, Gulnara; Simola, Heikki; Viljanen, Markku
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Hardback. This book examines the problems regarding the present status of European large lakes and discusses the directions of change. It also considers threats caused by direct human impact and by climate change, protection needs and restoration measures. Editor(s): Noges, Tiina; Eckmann, Reiner; Kangur, K�lli; Noges, Peeter; Reinart, Anu; Roll, Gulnara; Simola, Heikki; Viljanen, Markku. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 283 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; PSAF; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 195 x 18. Weight in Grams: 839.
Large lakes are important because of their size and ecological distinctiveness as well as their economic and cultural value. Optimal management of them requires a proper understanding of anthropogenic impacts both on the lake ecosystems as such and on the services they provide for society. The specific structural and functional properties of large lakes, e.g. morphology, hydrography, biogeochemical cycles and food-web structure, are all directly related to their size. Although large lakes are among the best-studied ecosystems in the world, the application to them of environmental regulations such as the European Water Framework Directive is a challenging task and requires ... Read more
Large lakes are important because of their size and ecological distinctiveness as well as their economic and cultural value. Optimal management of them requires a proper understanding of anthropogenic impacts both on the lake ecosystems as such and on the services they provide for society. The specific structural and functional properties of large lakes, e.g. morphology, hydrography, biogeochemical cycles and food-web structure, are all directly related to their size. Although large lakes are among the best-studied ecosystems in the world, the application to them of environmental regulations such as the European Water Framework Directive is a challenging task and requires ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
283
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Hydrobiology
Number of Pages
276
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402083785
SKU
V9781402083785
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Ref
99-15
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