Inland Waters Of Southern Africa An Ecological Perspective

Author : B.R. Allanson,R.C. Hart,J.H. O'Keeffe,R.D. Robarts
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400923829

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Inland Waters of Southern Africa: An Ecological Perspective by B.R. Allanson,R.C. Hart,J.H. O'Keeffe,R.D. Robarts Pdf

Limnology - the study of inland waters - had its genesis in Europe about the turn of the century. The studies of Fore1 on Lake Geneva were of seminal value at this time. It prospered under the early guidance of Thienemann, Naumann and Wesenberg-Lund in Europe and, soon transplanted, of Birge and Juday in North America (to name just a few early spirits). Now, liminology is a respectable scientific discipline taught at many universities, and limnologists are recognized as important contributors to our understanding of how this fragile spaceship functions. All this acknowledged, it must also be acknowledged that limnology is not yet a globally comprehensive science. To be sure, much is known about globally applicable processes, and the structural elements of aquatic ecosystems worldwide, but limnological emphases, interests and concerns remain essentially European and North American in balance. Much is known about lakes and rivers in less than one fifth of the world's land area (northern temperature regions); rather little is known about inland waters elsewhere.

Author : B. E. Marshall,M. Maes,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Committee for Inland Fisheries of Africa,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9251036470

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Small Water Bodies and Their Fisheries in Southern Africa by B. E. Marshall,M. Maes,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Committee for Inland Fisheries of Africa,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Author : Marc Los Huertos
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128142677

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Ecology and Management of Inland Waters by Marc Los Huertos Pdf

Ecology and Management of Inland Waters: A Californian Perspective with Global Applications presents the geologic history and physical characteristics of aquatic ecology. The author draws on his research from the inland waters of California and applies this to other areas, including Mediterranean climate systems, the tropics, and even South Africa. The endorheic basins covered in this text can be found in 30% of the US, including the Aral Sea, which is a fascinating case study that provides an important warning for other locations. The author also covers Zebra Mussels, which are set to soon be a permanent population in California. The book is authored by an expert in the field who covers a very wide and interdisciplinary subject area which brings a holistic view to this complex discipline. Focuses on examples from California, which is not currently covered in most limnology books, but with an outlook to other locations Examines complex patterns of human and natural development, allowing the reader to appreciate how aquatic systems in the Anthropocene experience a new "regime" that does not rely on vague and outdated versions of ecological theory Presents a geological history, including fossil records, of California which allows the reader to appreciate how inland waters formed

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Committee for Inland Fisheries of Africa. Working Party on Pollution and Fisheries. Session
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fisheries
ISBN : 9251042314

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Report of the Fifth Session of the Working Party on Pollution and Fisheries. : Accra, Ghana, 16-19 December 1997 by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Committee for Inland Fisheries of Africa. Working Party on Pollution and Fisheries. Session Pdf

Author : John Francis Talling,Jacques Lemoalle
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1998-12-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521621151

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Ecological Dynamics of Tropical Inland Waters by John Francis Talling,Jacques Lemoalle Pdf

A synthesis of tropical freshwater systems which illustrates the basic theory of freshwater biology.

Author : Dennis F. Whigham,D. Dykyjová,S. Hejný
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 786 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401582124

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Wetlands of the World I: Inventory, Ecology and Management by Dennis F. Whigham,D. Dykyjová,S. Hejný Pdf

The impetus for this volume was the 2nd International Wetlands Conference which was held in June, 1984 at Trebon, Czechoslovakia. An overview of the worlds wetlands was one of the themes of the conference and it was decided that a useful follow-up would be a publication on the same topic. The initial goal was to cover as many of the worlds wetlands as possible in one volume and to have an emphasis on wetland ecology, biota, classification, and management. Individuals who made presentations at the Trebon confer ence were asked to prepare chapters and the editors also solicited other contributions. For a variety of reasons, the initial goal has been difficult to reach, especially coverage of the entire globe, and it has been necessary to publish the contributions in more than one volume. Volume 1 represents the com pletion of the first phase of the project and it covers most of the Western Hemisphere, Australia, most of Africa, the Indian subcontinent, the Mediter ranean region, and Papua New Guinea. Volume 2 will contain chapters on Western Europe, Northern Europe, Central Europe, most of northern and It is our hope that Volume western Asia, the Middle East, and Indonesia. 2 will appear in the near future and, if possible, a third volume will be published if authors can be secured to cover areas such as the Far East, other parts of the Indo-Pacific region, and New Zealand.

Author : Jeremiah Mutio Kitunda
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781498524636

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A History of the Water Hyacinth in Africa by Jeremiah Mutio Kitunda Pdf

This work of environmental history examines the political, economic, and ecological consequences of the spread of the water hyacinth in Africa. It also analyzes how the plant migrated to the continent through human agency and investigates the various ways in which Africans have responded to the resulting challenges and opportunities.

Author : R. M. Cowling,D. M. Richardson,S. M. Pierce
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521548012

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Vegetation of Southern Africa by R. M. Cowling,D. M. Richardson,S. M. Pierce Pdf

Comprehensive illustrated guide to plant science and ecology of southern African vegetation.

Author : Peter P. Calow,Geoffrey E. Petts
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444313864

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The Rivers Handbook by Peter P. Calow,Geoffrey E. Petts Pdf

Fast changing legislation and increasing environmental awarenesswithin the non-scientific community demands that the modernapproach to the management of rivers and water resources should bebased on a sound understanding and application of the scientificand ecological principles that underlie freshwater processes. Intwo volumes, The Rivers Handbook offers an expert andexhaustive insight into the principles, methods and tools of modernriver management - always within an integrated and environmentallyacceptable framework. This second volume develops the principlesand philosophies expounded in the first volume into the managementsphere, organizing the approach around problems, diagnosis andtreatment. A fully comprehensive reference to sound methods of modernriver management. The ideal information resource for all river managers.

Author : T. R. McClanahan,T. P. Young
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biotic communities
ISBN : 9780195108170

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East African Ecosystems and Their Conservation by T. R. McClanahan,T. P. Young Pdf

East Africa is one of the most diverse and interesting tropical area on the planet. It is home not only to the last great megafaunal assemblage, but also to human populations with the highest growth rates. This book draws on the expertise of leading ecologists, each intimately familiar with a particular set of East African ecosystems, to provide the first in-depth and integrated account of the ecology, management, threats, and conservation of these diverse ecosystems. Summarizing the tremendous wealth of scientific research that has come out of East Africa in the last few decades, each chapter analyzes a given ecosystem type, taking the reader through the basics of its ecology, its historical use (and misuse) by humans, and its prospects for conservation. Throughout the book, linkages and similarities among ecosystems are emphasized, the historical and contemporary role of humans in shaping these ecosystems is considered, fundamental principles of ecology are considered, and interesting case studies are highlighted. Students and researchers in ecology, conservation biology, and environmental sciences will find this book useful in their work.

Author : Adam Devlin,Jiayi Pan,Mohammad Manjur Shah,Aliyu Ahmad Nuhu
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781839682940

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Inland Waters by Adam Devlin,Jiayi Pan,Mohammad Manjur Shah,Aliyu Ahmad Nuhu Pdf

Inland waters, lakes, rivers, and their connected wetlands are the most important and the most vulnerable sources of freshwater on the planet. The ecology of these systems includes biology as well as human populations and civilization. Inland waters and wetlands are highly susceptible to chemical and biological pollutants from natural or human sources, changes in watershed dynamics due to the establishment of dams and reservoirs, and land use changes from agriculture and industry. This book provides a comprehensive review of issues involving inland waters and discusses many worldwide inland water systems. The main topics of this text are water quality investigation, analyses of the ecology of inland water systems, remote sensing observation and numerical modeling methods, and biodiversity investigations.

Author : Robert J. Naiman,Henri Decamps,Michael E. McClain
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080470688

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Riparia by Robert J. Naiman,Henri Decamps,Michael E. McClain Pdf

This book describes the underlying water conditions and geologies that support viable riparia, illustrates the ecological characteristics of riparia, and discusses how riparia are used by human cultures as well as how riparia can be used to sustain environmental quality. In recent years riparian management has been widely implemented as a means of improving fisheries, water quality, and habitat for endangered species. This book provides the basic knowledge necessary to implement successful, long-term management and rehabilitation programs. Treats riparian patterns & processes in a holistic perspective, from ecological components to societal activities Contains over 130 illustrations and photos that summarize this complex ecological system Synthesizes the information from more than 6,000 professional articles Sidebars provide a look into ongoing research that is at the frontiers of riparian ecology and management

Author : Anja M. Scheffers,Dieter H. Kelletat
Publisher : Springer
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319296173

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Lakes of the World with Google Earth by Anja M. Scheffers,Dieter H. Kelletat Pdf

Featuring satellite imagery from Google Earth, this guide provides a unique, highly visual tour of lakes across the globe, from the simple to the complex, the nearby to the remote. Clear text accompanies each image and identifies important aspects of each lake along with such information as its coordinates, scale, and altitudes, if relevant. From the many aspects of lake science including water budgets, temperature regimes, mixing types, biology/ecology, and chemistry, the book concentrates on the genesis of lakes and other closed forms containing water, moisture/swamps or minerals. Its organisation follows different forms of lake origin (often connected to the question of age) such as extra-terrestrial meteor impacts, structural depressions by tectonic activity, patterning of joints or faults, volcanic origin, or the forming influence of glacier ice, subterranean permafrost, littoral processes, running water, wind, and solution of rocks (karst forms). Coverage also deals with temporal variations in lake existence within the context of climate change in the past and the future. In addition, special chapters are devoted to saline (or salt) lakes, and — in their evaporated forms — to saltpans. Providing essential information at a glance, this guide will be help both specialists and general readers better understand the world's lakes as well as see them in a new perspective.

Author : David S Brown
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 687 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203481448

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Freshwater Snails Of Africa And Their Medical Importance by David S Brown Pdf

The first half of this book is primarily a systematic survey of the snails, beginning with glossaries, keys for identification to genera and a checklist of species. This is followed by a synopsis of species, with brief notes on ecology, distribution and parasites. Relationships are then described between snails and schistosomes and with other parasites. The book goes on to consider the factors affecting snail populations and possible methods for population control.

Author : Derek Eamus
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Ecohydrology
ISBN : 9780643068346

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Ecohydrology by Derek Eamus Pdf

A grasp of key elements of several disparate disciplines is required in order to fully understand the sustainable management of water. The authors, who have undertaken extensive field work and published widely take an international perspective on water in the environment in order to tackle issues of dryland salinity and water allocation.