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the editors have mined published literature, personal communication from professionals working in the field, unpublished reports and data, and other sources to present the latest information and practical application of this knowledge.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…mehr
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the editors have mined published literature, personal communication from professionals working in the field, unpublished reports and data, and other sources to present the latest information and practical application of this knowledge.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.
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.
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.
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