Restoring Prairie Wetlands An Ecological Approach

Author : Susan M. Galatowitsch,Arnoud van der Valk
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : MINN:31951D01066531M

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Restoring Prairie Wetlands by Susan M. Galatowitsch,Arnoud van der Valk Pdf

Restoring Prairie Wetlands is a guide to restoring wetlands in the southern portion of the prairie pothole region, which covers parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Based on data collected from restorations throughout this region, it provides specific information on the plants, animals, soils, and hydrology of prairie potholes; the selection of suitable sites; and the design, evaluation, and management of wetlands. Many practical and easy-to-use tools are included, such as the nomogram for predicting a restored basin's hydrology, guides to identifying plants and animals, data sheets to assist all aspects of the restoration, and lists of the hardware suppliers, agencies providing planning assistance, and sources of plant materials. Restoring Prairie Wetlands is designed for farmers; personnel in government and private agencies that fund, plan, construct, and manage restorations; and public officials and other policymakers concerned with natural resource issues.

Author : Christopher Craft
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128239827

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Creating and Restoring Wetlands by Christopher Craft Pdf

Creating and Restoring Wetlands: From Theory to Practice, Second Edition describes the challenges and opportunities relating to the restoration of freshwater and estuarine wetlands in natural, agricultural, and urban environments in the coming century. This second edition is structured by clearly defined chapters based on specific wetland types (e.g. Peatlands, Mangroves) and with a consistent and coherent organization for ease of discoverability. The table of contents is divided into four main subjects: Foundations, Restoration of Freshwater Wetlands, Restoration of Estuarine Wetlands, and From Theory to Practice, each with multiple chapters. Part 1, Foundations, contains chapters describing definitions of wetlands, ecological theory used to guide restoration, and considerations on where to implement restoration on the landscape. In Parts 2 and 3, restoration of specific freshwater (marshes, forests, peatlands) and estuarine (tidal marshes, mangroves) wetlands are described. Part 4, From Theory to Practice, contains chapters describing performance standards to gauge success of projects and case studies describing small-scale and large-scale restoration projects of various freshwater and estuarine wetlands. Each chapter contains clearly labeled sections which assist the reader to quickly and easily key in on the subject matter that they are seeking. The approach of Creating and Restoring Wetlands is unique in that, in each chapter, it links ecological theory important to ecosystem restoration with practical techniques to undertake and implement successful wetland restoration projects, including recommendations for performance standards to gauge success as well as realistic expectations and timescales for achieving success. Each chapter ends with a summary table describing keys to ensure success for a given wetland ecosystem. Each chapter ends with a summary table describing keys to ensure success for a given wetland ecosystem Written by a single author, providing a consistent structure that is coherent, cohesive and well referenced Contains case studies of small- and large-scale restoration activities ensuring relevance to individuals and organizations

Author : Steven I. Apfelbaum,Alan W. Haney
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781597268134

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Restoring Ecological Health to Your Land by Steven I. Apfelbaum,Alan W. Haney Pdf

Restoring Ecological Health to Your Land is the first practical guidebook to give restorationists and would-be restorationists with little or no scientific training or background the “how to” information and knowledge they need to plan and implement ecological restoration activities. The book sets forth a step-by-step process for developing, implementing, monitoring, and refining on-the-ground restoration projects that is applicable to a wide range of landscapes and ecosystems. The first part of the book introduces the process of ecological restoration in simple, easily understood language through specific examples drawn from the authors’ experience restoring their own lands in southern and central Wisconsin. It offers systematic, step-by-step strategies along with inspiration and benchmark experiences. The book’s second half shows how that same “thinking” and “doing” can be applied to North America’s major ecosystems and landscapes in any condition or scale. No other ecological restoration book leads by example and first-hand experience likethis one. The authors encourage readers to champion restoration of ecosystems close to where they live . . . at home, on farms and ranches, in parks and preserves. It provides an essential bridge for people from all walks of life and all levels of experience—from land trust member property stewards to agency personnel responsible for restoring lands in their care—and represents a unique and important contribution to the literature on restoration.

Author : Paul R. Adamus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : UCR:31210010529400

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Bioindicators for Assessing Ecological Integrity of Prairie Wetlands by Paul R. Adamus Pdf

Author : Susan M. Galatowitsch
Publisher : Sinauer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0878936076

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Ecological Restoration by Susan M. Galatowitsch Pdf

Ecological Restoration provides a comprehensive overview of the strategies being used around the world to reverse human impacts on landscapes, ecosystems, and species. This book aims to improve the outcomes of restoration practice by strengthening the connections between ecological concepts and real-world decision-making. Students explore each topic considering both research-based knowledge and lessons learned from 19 actual restorations. Details of these ecological restorations, from underwater reefs to mines in hot deserts, are woven into each chapter, presented as case studies, and used in exercises. The book explains and applies basic concepts from many supporting fields that serve as the foundation for practice, including ecology, conservation biology, earth and water sciences, environmental design, and public policy.

Author : W.J. Streever
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401146838

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An International Perspective on Wetland Rehabilitation by W.J. Streever Pdf

Bill Streever, author of Bringing Back the Wetlands and numerous technical articles about wetland restoration and creation, worked for two years to bring together this collection of papers. Authors ranging from private landowners to government managers to scientists present regional overviews, case studies, and discussions of various issues. Regional overviews cover areas as small as the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to areas as large as Australia and Africa. Case studies range from relatively small projects, such as rehabilitation of damage caused by wheel ruts in the high arctic, to much larger projects, such as attempts to rehabilitate thousands of hectares of Northern Territory wetlands in Australia. Seedbank ecology, economics, remote sensing, community involvement, the role of the wetland consulting industry, and other issues are discussed. In an effort to synthesize information from around the world, Joy Zedler presents a model that allows comparison of projects and may lead to better predictability of project outcomes. In An International Perspective on Wetland Rehabilitation, authors describe planting, engineered structures, prescribed flooding, excavation, and other rehabilitation methods, from Israel to New Zealand to the Netherlands and elsewhere. For the first time, one volume offers an impression of the magnitude and diversity of the field of wetland rehabilitation around the globe.

Author : Society for Ecological Restoration. Conference
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Restoration ecology
ISBN : UCSD:31822026245936

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Wetland and Riparian Restoration by Society for Ecological Restoration. Conference Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nonpoint source pollution
ISBN : UCR:31210025589373

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National Management Measures to Protect and Restore Wetlands and Riparian Areas for the Abatement of Nonpoint Source Pollution by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert A. Gleason,Murray K. Laubhan,Ned H. Euliss
Publisher : Geological Survey (USGS)
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015075647555

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Ecosystem Services Derived from Wetland Conservation Practices in the United States Prairie Pothole Region with an Emphasis on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Conservation Reserve and Wetlands Reserve Programs by Robert A. Gleason,Murray K. Laubhan,Ned H. Euliss Pdf

Author : Paul A. Keddy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781009288637

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Wetland Ecology by Paul A. Keddy Pdf

Richly illustrated in colour and packed with examples from every major continent and wetland type, this third edition has been completely rewritten to provide undergraduates with a thoroughly accessible introduction to the basic principles. It divides the world's wetlands into six principal types and presents six major causal environmental factors, arranged by importance and illustrated with clear examples, making it easy for instructors to plan tailored lectures and field trips and avoid overwhelming students with unnecessary detail. It retains its rigor for more advanced students with sections on research methods and experiments, and over a thousand classic and contemporary references. Each chapter ends with questions that review the content covered and encourage further investigation. With expanded sections on topical issues such as sea level rise, eutrophication, facilitation and the latest approaches to restoration and conservation, the new edition of this prize-winning textbook is a vital resource for wetland ecology courses.

Author : Lauchlan H. Fraser,Paul A. Keddy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 052183404X

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The World's Largest Wetlands by Lauchlan H. Fraser,Paul A. Keddy Pdf

Experts share their understanding of the ecology of large wetlands, their significance and their conservation.

Author : Dr. Darold P. Batzer,Rebecca R. Sharitz
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520959118

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Ecology of Freshwater and Estuarine Wetlands by Dr. Darold P. Batzer,Rebecca R. Sharitz Pdf

This second edition of this important and authoritative survey provides students and researchers with up-to-date and accessible information about the ecology of freshwater and estuarine wetlands. Prominent scholars help students understand both general concepts of different wetland types as well as complex topics related to these dynamic physical environments. Careful syntheses review wetland soils, hydrology, and geomorphology; abiotic constraints for wetland plants and animals; microbial ecology and biogeochemistry; development of wetland plant communities; wetland animal ecology; and carbon dynamics and ecosystem processes. In addition, contributors document wetland regulation, policy, and assessment in the US and provide a clear roadmap for adaptive management and restoration of wetlands. New material also includes an expanded review of the consequences for wetlands in a changing global environment. Ideally suited for wetlands ecology courses, Ecology of Freshwater and Estuarine Wetlands, Second Edition, includes updated content, enhanced images (many in color), and innovative pedagogical elements that guide students and interested readers through the current state of our wetlands.

Author : Sharon L. Spray,Karen Leah McGlothlin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0742525694

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Wetlands by Sharon L. Spray,Karen Leah McGlothlin Pdf

The purpose of the Exploring Environmental Challenges: A Multidisciplinary Approach series is to publish a collection of short texts that each explore a specific environmental issue and describe the methodologies, theories, and findings pertaining to that issue from both natural and social science perspectives. Each text contains three natural science essays, three social science essays, and a concluding essay. Intended for introductory environmental studies courses, these balanced, thoughtful, and rigorous texts aim to provide students with a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and their environment, and to serve as a foundation for further inquiry and discussion. Wetlands introduces students to the natural ecological functions and policy issues of wetlands so they will have a solid understanding of why these ecosystems are necessary and why their governance remains a significant environmental challenge. Although not a comprehensive overview on wetlands, it does provide background material for a more comprehensive investigation into the science behind and the management of these ecosystems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Geology
ISBN : UCBK:C072479563

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U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper by Anonim Pdf

Author : William J. Mitsch,Sven Erik Jørgensen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003-09-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 047133264X

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Ecological Engineering and Ecosystem Restoration by William J. Mitsch,Sven Erik Jørgensen Pdf

Completely updated to keep pace with current technology. * Provides a firm grounding the fundamentals, theory, and latest techniques. * Includes completely updated case studies.