Wetland Landscape Characterization : Practical Tools, Methods, and Approaches for Landscape Ecology, Second Edition （2ND）

Lopez, Ricardo D./ Lyon, John G./ Lyon, Lynn K.

CRC Press Inc（2013/03発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 324 p.／サイズ 180 illus.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781466503762
• DDC分類 333.918

Full Description

Wetlands are, by their very nature, ephemeral and transitional, which makes them challenging to characterize. Yet the need for characterizing wetlands continues to grow, particularly as we develop a better understanding of the wealth of ecosystem services that they provide. This book provides practical tools and methods to help practitioners more effectively locate, identify, and map the extent of wetlands, and therefore better understand the importance of wetlands to society and the larger landscape. The authors address jurisdictional, regulatory, and practical applications from the scientific, engineering, and lay perspectives. Numerous techniques, examples, figures, and lessons learned supply the ideas and solutions needed for solving the complex issues associated with wetlands. This second edition has been updated throughout and includes more techniques, examples, and illustrations.

Contents

Introduction: The Challenge. Key Themes Driving Landscape Characterization. Traditional to Contemporary Characterization Methods. Integrating Field-Based Data and Geospatial Data. Utilizing Broad-Scale Characterization Approaches. Determining Ecological Functions of Wetlands with Landscape Characterization. References. Appendix: Mississippi River and Surrounding Landscape. Index.