Martin Evans, Jeff Warburton

Geomorphology of Upland Peat

Erosion, Form and Landscape Change

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Beginning with a comprehensive introduction to the history and global significance of peatlands, Geomorphology of Upland Peat offers a detailed synthesis of the existing literature on peat erosion, while incorporating new research ideas and data from two of the leading experts in the field. With damaging effects ranging from the exacerbation of water colour problems and reservoir sedimentation, to the disruption of the major role that peatlands play in the global carbon cycle, the erosion of upland blanket peat is a critical environmental problem. Presenting the most detailed work on the subject to date, this comprehensive summary is authoritative and accessible and adorned with rich illustrations, photographs and original drawings. While much of the research focuses on upland mires in the UK, the novel approaches and techniques presented in this volume will be of great interest and benefit to those working in a broader context of organic sediments in other environments.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juni 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 624g
• ISBN-13: 9781405115070
• ISBN-10: 1405115076
• Artikelnr.: 21973187

Autorenporträt

Martin Evans is a senior lecturer in geomorphology at the University of Manchester. Jeff Warburton is currently a reader in geomorphology in the Department of Geography at Durham University.

Inhaltsangabe

Series Editors' Preface.

Acknowledgements.

1. Introduction.

2. The Hydrology of Upland Peatlands.

3. Sediment Production.

4. Fluvial Processes and Peat Erosion.

5. Slope Processes and Mass Movements.

6. Wind Erosion Processes.

7. Peat Erosion Forms - from Landscape toMicro-relief.

8. Sediment Dynamics, Vegetation, and Landscape Change.

9. Implications and Conclusions.

Index

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Series Editors' Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. The
Hydrology of Upland Peatlands. 3. Sediment Production. 4. Fluvial Processes
and Peat Erosion. 5. Slope Processes and Mass Movements. 6. Wind Erosion
Processes. 7. Peat Erosion Forms - from Landscape to Micro-relief. 8.
Sediment Dynamics, Vegetation, and Landscape Change. 9. Implications and
Conclusions. Index

Rezensionen

"This book is a timely, comprehensive and authoritative overview ofrecent research on peatland erosion and geomorphological change. Itaddresses a vacant niche in the wetland literature and takesforward the peatland research agenda in new and interestingdirections."
Dan Charman, University of Plymouth

"Peat is one of our most precious natural resources. Thisimportant textbook takes us through the many challenges ofresearching, understanding and restoring peatlands. Timely,instructive and comprehensive, this book has the distinction ofbeing essential to academics as well as practical conservationistsconcerned with peat."
Des Thompson, Scottish Natural Heritage and Joint NatureConservation Committee

"The most up-to-date writing on this subject. Well worththe price."
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