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In "Canadian Wetlands," Rod Giblett reads the Canadian canon against the grain, critiquing its popular representation of wetlands and proposing alternatives by highlighting the work of recent and contemporary Canadian authors, such as Douglas Lochhead and Harry Thurston, and by entering into dialogue with American writers. The book will engender mutual respect between researchers for the contribution that different disciplinary approaches can and do make to the study and conservation of wetlands internationally."
In Canadian Wetlands, Rod Giblett reads the Canadian canon against the grain, critiquing its popular representation of wetlands and proposing alternatives by highlighting the work of recent and contemporary Canadian authors, such as Douglas Lochhead and Harry Thurston, and by entering into dialogue with American writers. The book will engender mutual respect between researchers for the contribution that different disciplinary approaches can and do make to the study and conservation of wetlands internationally.
The Canadian Wetland Classification System by Anonim Pdf
A classification system for Canadian wetlands based on the collective expertise and research of scientists across Canada. The system is provisional and subject to revision in future editions.
Wetlands of Canada by Canada Committee on Ecological (Biophysical) Land Classification. National Wetlands Working Group Pdf
Covers the influencing factors, distribution, evolution, classification, regionalization and methodologies for study of the wetlands of Canada. Specific chapters are devoted to the arctic, subarctic, boreal, prairies, eastern temperate, Atlantic and Pacific regions as well as the salt marshes of Canada.
Wetlands, a Celebration of Life by Kenneth W. Cox,Canadian Wetlands Conservation Task Force,North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada) Pdf
The Canadian Wetlands Task Force was established in 1991 as a result of a 1990 forum on sustaining wetlands. This final report provides recommendations on wetland policy and programs; partnerships; agricultural policy and programs; land tax, assessment, and finance issues; environmental codes and ethics; communications and education; and research, assessments, and audits. It suggests actions to be taken in these areas and challenges for the future. Also includes a list of recommendations from the 1990 forum and wetland programs in Canada.
Wetlands and Government by Pauline Lynch-Stewart,Ingrid Kessel-Taylor,C. D. A. Rubec Pdf
The purpose of this paper is to describe Canada's frameworks for wetland conservation. It first describes the policy framework, looking at federal, provincial, and industry sector policies on wetlands. It then reviews the legislative framework, summarizing federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdiction & statutes concerning wetlands. The final section summarizes common themes & features found in wetland policies, discusses their evolution, and indicates issues for further study. Appendices include a discussion of wetland definitions and a summary of wetland policies & statutes by jurisdiction.
Land Use Change on Wetlands in Southern Canada by Pauline Lynch-Stewart Pdf
"The study of wetlands from a land use change perspective has been selected as the second component of the Prime Resource Lands Project, Canada Land Use Monitoring Program. This report examines the existing information on wetland conversion, to serve as a basis for the design and focus of a national land use monitoring project"--Abstract.
C. D. A. Rubec,Frederick C. Pollett,Canada Committee on Ecological (Biophysical) Land Classification. National Wetlands Working Group
Author : C. D. A. Rubec,Frederick C. Pollett,Canada Committee on Ecological (Biophysical) Land Classification. National Wetlands Working Group Publisher : Environment Canada, Lands Directorate = Environnement Canada, Direction générale des terres Page : 102 pages File Size : 52,7 Mb Release : 1980 Category : Bogs ISBN : UOM:39015006160645
Compte-rendu D'un Atelier Sur Les Terres Humides Du Canada by C. D. A. Rubec,Frederick C. Pollett,Canada Committee on Ecological (Biophysical) Land Classification. National Wetlands Working Group Pdf
Wetland Policy Implementation in Canada by North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada) Pdf
A workshop was held to encourage the exchange of experience with wetland policy implementation in Canada, to discuss strategies and approaches with respect to issues involved in implementation procedures and guidelines for these wetland policies, and to prepare a national summary paper on wetland policy implementation. This document presents the text of 14 invited presentations at the workshop covering the development, evolution, and implementation of wetland policy. The document also provides a summary of working group discussions and workshop recommendations, and includes the workshop agenda, a list of participants, and a directory of wetland policy documents and source agencies.
Wetlands [cartographic Material] : [Canada] by Canada Centre for Geomatics,Canadian Wildlife Service,Ducks Unlimited Canada,North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada) Pdf
Understanding Wetlands by Bruno Delesalle,Bonny Brokenshire,Ducks Unlimited Canada,Interior Wetlands Program Pdf
Intended to meet the growing need of land managers and the public for information on the ecological functions of wetland areas in sustaining healthy landscapes. Provides basic information on 42 key wetland and riparian plants, and identifies plants which are indicators of healthy or degraded habitat.
Wetlands by William J. Mitsch,James G. Gosselink Pdf
Praise for the previous editions of Wetlands: "Wetlands, the field of study, would not be what it is without Wetlands, the book." ——Bill Streever, Wetlands, 2001 "The Third Edition of this highly successful book manages to set new standards in presentation and content to confirm its place as the first point of reference for those working or studying wetlands." ——Chris Bradley, University of Birmingham, UK, Regulated Rivers: Research and Management "This book is the wetlands bible...the most wide-ranging [book] on the subject." ——Carl Folke, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Land Use Policy "The single best combination text and reference book on wetland ecology." ——Joseph S. Larson, University of Massachusetts, Journal of Environmental Quality "First on my list of references to recommend to someone new to wetland policy management or science." ——Jay A. Leitch, North Dakota State University, Water Resources Bulletin For more than two decades, William Mitsch and James Gosselink's Wetlands has been the premier reference on wetlands for ecologists, land use planners, and water resource managers worldwide—a comprehensive compendium of the state of knowledge in wetland science, management, and restoration. Now Mitsch and Gosselink bring their classic book up to date with substantial new information and a streamlined text supplemented with a support web site. This new Fourth Edition maintains the authoritative quality of its predecessors while offering such revisions as: Refocused coverage on the three main parts of the book: 1. An introduction to the extent, definitions, and general features of wetlands of the world; 2. Wetland science; and 3. Wetland management. New chapter on climate change and wetlands that introduces the student to the roles that wetlands have in climate change and impact that climate change has on wetlands. Increased international coverage, including wetlands of Mexico and Central America, the Congolian Swamp and Sine Saloum Delta of Africa, the Western Siberian Lowlands, the Mesopotamian Marshland restoration in Iraq, and the wetland parks of Asia such as Xixi National Wetland Park in eastern China and Gandau Nature Park in Taipei, Taiwan. This expanded coverage is illustrated with over 50 wetland photographs from around the world. Several hundred new refer?ences for further reading, up-to-date data, and the latest research findings. Over 35 new info boxes and sidebars provide essential background information to concepts being presented and case studies of wetland restoration and treatment in practice.
