Wetlands

About this book

So definitive that the first edition was quoted in Congressional testimony on wetland protection Wetlands provides an extensive overview of virtually every type of saline and freshwater wetland in North America. The authors cover chemistry biology geology hydrology geography management and preservation of tidal salt marshes and mangrove wetlands; northern peatlands and bogs; freshwater marshes southern deepwater swamps and riparian wetlands. New coverage includes the latest principles approaches techniques and design aspects for constructing or restoring wetlands for habitat replacement.