Aram J K Calhoun, Phillip G Demaynadier

Science and Conservation of Vernal Pools in Northeastern North America

Ecology and Conservation of Seasonal Wetlands in Northeastern North America

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Produktbeschreibung

Pulling together information from a broad array of sources, this book guides readers through the issues and solutions surrounding seasonal pools. Drawing on fifteen years of experience, the editors have mined published literature, personal communication from professionals working in the field, unpublished reports and data, and other sources to present the latest information and practical application of this knowledge. They synthesize decades of research on vernal pools and pool-dependent biota, building a foundation for presenting the tools for conserving these ecosystems. Covering a wide range of topics, the book focuses on the key ecological function of vernal pools.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor and Francis
• Seitenzahl: 404
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. August 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 156mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 703g
• ISBN-13: 9780849336751
• ISBN-10: 0849336759
• Artikelnr.: 23282406

Autorenporträt

Aram J. K. Calhoun, Phillip G. DeMaynadier

Inhaltsangabe

Valuing and Conserving Vernal Pools as Small-Scale Ecosystems. Physical
Setting: Classification, Hydrology, and Identification. Classification of
Vernal Pools: Geomorphic Setting and Distribution. Hydrology and Landscape
Connectivity of Vernal Pools. Remote and Field Identification of Vernal
Pools. Biological Setting: Principal Flora and Fauna. Flora of Northeastern
Vernal Pools. Diversity and Ecology of Vernal Pool Invertebrates. Ecology
and Conservation of Pool-Breeding Amphibians. Population and Genetic
Linkages of Vernal-Pool Associated Amphibians. The Importance of Vernal
Pools to Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals. Conserving Vernal Pools in
Human-Modified Landscapes. Vernal Pool Conservation Policy: The Federal,
State, and Local Context. Chemical Contamination of Vernal Pools.
Conserving Vernal Pool Wildlife in Urbanizing Landscapes. Conserving Vernal
Pool Amphibians in Managed Forests. Conservation Planning for Pool-Breeding
Amphibians Using Spatial Tools: An Application of the Landscape Species
Approach. Vernal Pools as Outdoor Laboratories for Educators and Students.
Conserving Vernal Pool Habitat Through Community-Based Conservation. Index.