Wetlands A Threatened Landscape
Wetlands A Threatened Landscape by Michael Williams, published by Wiley on October 8, 1993, is a comprehensive examination of wetlands, which cover approximately six percent of the Earth’s land surface. This 432-page book presents a collection of specially commissioned articles that delve into the occurrence, composition, and dynamics of various wetland types, including fens, freshwater marshes, tropical mangroves, and tundra swamps. It highlights the vital hydrological, chemical, and biological roles these ecosystems play, as well as the alarming rate at which they are disappearing due to human activities.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of the impacts of agriculture, industry, urbanization, and recreation on wetlands. The book also discusses potential strategies for managing and preserving these crucial environments for future generations. With a focus on science, ecology, and geography, Wetlands A Threatened Landscape serves as an informative resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of wetland ecosystems and the urgent need for their conservation.
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Wetlands occupy some six per cent of the Earth’s land surface. They vary from fens and freshwater marshes to tropical mangroves and tundra swamps. They perform vital hydrological, chemical and biological roles and contain unique and diverse forms of wildlife and habitat. They are disappearing at an alarming rate and are threatened by both the direct and indirect effects of human activity. The purpose of this book of especially commissioned articles is threefold: (a) to explore the occurrence and composition of wetlands and their physical and biological dynamics; (b) to consider the impact upon them of agriculture, industry, urbanisation and recreation; and (c) to examine what steps can be taken to manage and to preserve their future survival.
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