Responding to the growing importance of, and interest in, wetland ecosystems, here is a complete introduction to wetland ecosystem types and modeling. Drawn from Bill Mitsch's encyclopedic Wetlands, this text provides a basic introduction to ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, and systems ecology and modeling. Revising original chapters and adding new content to include the latest research finding and regulatory requirements, the book presents in-depth coverage of the seven dominant wetland ecosystem types found worldwide. With foundational information on every aspect of wetland ecosystems, this…mehr
Responding to the growing importance of, and interest in, wetland ecosystems, here is a complete introduction to wetland ecosystem types and modeling. Drawn from Bill Mitsch's encyclopedic Wetlands, this text provides a basic introduction to ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, and systems ecology and modeling. Revising original chapters and adding new content to include the latest research finding and regulatory requirements, the book presents in-depth coverage of the seven dominant wetland ecosystem types found worldwide. With foundational information on every aspect of wetland ecosystems, this is an ideal supplemental text for advanced courses as well as introductory ecology courses.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
WILLIAM J. MITSCH, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Environment and Natural Resources and Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University. Dr. Mitsch has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize and the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award. JAMES G. GOSSELINK, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at the School of the Coast and Environment at Louisiana State University. He has been awarded the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award. CHRISTOPHER J. ANDERSON, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. LI ZHANG, PhD, is Assistant Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface v 1 Introduction 1 Wetland Ecosystems 2 Wetland Ecosystems Services 13 Role of This Book 17 2 Coastal Wetlands 19 Tidal Salt Marshes 22 Tidal Freshwater Wetlands 45 Mangrove Wetlands 61 3 Freshwater Swamps and Marshes 87 Freshwater Swamps 90 Freshwater Marshes 118 4 Peatlands 149 Geographical Extent 151 Hydrology and Peatland Development 153 Biogeochemistry 163 Vegetation 166 Consumers 174 Ecosystem Function 175 5 Ecosystem Approaches to Wetland Science 189 Mesocosms 190 Whole-Ecosystem Experimental Wetlands 204 Mathematical Models 217 Conclusions 234 Appendix A Odum Energy Language Symbols 237 References 239 General Index 279 Organism Index 285