| View Larger Image | Wetland Creation, Restoration, and Conservation: The State of Science | Hardcoverby W.J. Mitsch (Editor)
| List Price: | $104.00 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Elsevier Science | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 182 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 06, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 1,005,822st |
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This book covers selected papers that were presented by participants at a "Wetland Invitational" held in Columbus Ohio, USA in May 2003. They are divided, by subject matter into four general categories: 1. Restoration of a large river basin and delta; 2. Long-term wetland restoration; 3. Creation of wetlands for mitigation of wetland loss; 4. Conservation and restoration of the world's wetlands. * Provides key integrated, long-term assessments* Covers a selection of the world's most significant wetlands* Addresses management approaches for wetland conservation, creation and restoration |
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