Mid-Atlantic Freshwater Wetlands: Advances in Wetlands Science, Management, Policy and Practice
. Ed(S): Brooks, Robert Preston; Wardrop, Denice Heller
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Description for Mid-Atlantic Freshwater Wetlands: Advances in Wetlands Science, Management, Policy and Practice
Hardback. Focusing on wetlands in the Mid-Atlantic region of North America, this book discusses the question: how do human activities impact the functioning of aquatic ecosystems and the ecosystem services that they provide, and how can we optimize this relationship? Editor(s): Brooks, Robert Preston; Wardrop, Denice Heller. Num Pages: 491 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSAF; RBKF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 884.
The lands and waters of the Mid-Atlantic Region (MAR) have changed significantly since before the 16th century when the Susquehannock lived in the area. Much has changed since Captain John Smith penetrated the estuaries and rivers during the early 17th century; since the surveying of the Mason-Dixon Line to settle border disputes among Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware during the middle of the 18th century; and since J. Thomas Scharf described the physiographic setting of Baltimore County in the late 19th century. As early as 1881, Scharf provides us with an assessment of the condition of the aquatic ecosystems of the ... Read more
The lands and waters of the Mid-Atlantic Region (MAR) have changed significantly since before the 16th century when the Susquehannock lived in the area. Much has changed since Captain John Smith penetrated the estuaries and rivers during the early 17th century; since the surveying of the Mason-Dixon Line to settle border disputes among Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware during the middle of the 18th century; and since J. Thomas Scharf described the physiographic setting of Baltimore County in the late 19th century. As early as 1881, Scharf provides us with an assessment of the condition of the aquatic ecosystems of the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
491
Condition
New
Number of Pages
491
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461455950
SKU
V9781461455950
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Reviews for Mid-Atlantic Freshwater Wetlands: Advances in Wetlands Science, Management, Policy and Practice
From the reviews: “Mid-Atlantic Freshwater Wetlands offers a detailed review of the ecosystems in this region. … this edited work comprises 14 chapters covering landscape and hydrology (5 chapters), major biota (5 chapters), and management (4 chapters). The literature cited in each chapter covers recent and older works. … it is a useful resource for professionals, researchers, and managers ... Read more