Donald A Hammer

Creating Freshwater Wetlands

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Creating Freshwater Wetlands, Second Edition clearly demonstrates the step-by-step processes required to restore or create freshwater wetlands. It presents practical advice on choosing sites, getting help, attracting and stocking wildlife, selecting plants, and wetland operation and maintenance. This is an excellent book on one of the most fascinating ecosystems on the planet. New features in the second edition include: coverage of wetland regulations, approximately 100 photographs and illustrations - 16 in full color - wetland restoration guidelines, advice on major structures - dikes, dams, and berms - special considerations of constructed wetlands, and updated resource listings.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 456
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Oktober 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 635g
• ISBN-13: 9780367401177
• ISBN-10: 0367401177
• Artikelnr.: 58314571

Autorenporträt

Hammer, Donald A.

Inhaltsangabe

Marshes, Bogs, Swamps, Sloughs, Fens, Tules, and Bayous Introduction
Wetland Definitions Wetland Classification Functions of Natural Wetlands
Summary Wetland Regulation Introduction The Comprehensive Wetlands
Conservation and Management Act of 1995 Wetland Categorization Mitigation
Three Important Components - Water, Soil, and Vegetation Introduction
Hydrology Soils Vegetation Nature's Methods for Creating and Maintaining
Wetlands Large Scale: Geologic Small-Scale Factor Maintenance Wetlands:
Functions and Values Introduction Life Support Functional Values Water
Purification Hydrologic Modification Erosion Protection Open Space and
Aesthetics Cultural Resources Recreation and Education Bio-geo-chemical
Cycling Defining Your Objectives Creation or Restoration? Objectives
Wetlands Functions and Objectives Determining Functional Values Advice and
Assistance The Team Approach Technical Assistance Financial Assistance
Summary Site Selection and Evaluation Introduction General Considerations
Specific Considerations Project Planning Design Selection Specific Designs
Major Structures Dikes, Dams, and Berms Water Control Structures Estimating
Capacity Structure Comparisons Emergency Spillways Plans and Construction
Preparation of Plans Preparation for Construction Construction Plant
Selection Introduction Hydrology Substrate Species Characteristics Sources
of Plant Materials Summary Planting Vegetation Introduction Natural Methods
Planting Vegetation Summary Attracting and Stocking Wildlife Constructed
Wetlands-Special Considerations Introduction Design Construction Operation
Monitoring A Case History Summary and Comments Operation and Maintenance
Introduction First Year Second Year Subsequent Years Bogs and Fens Forested
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