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Authors : Tiner, Ralph. In Search of Swampland: A Wetland Sourcebook and Field Guide. Title : In Search of Swampland: A Wetland Sourcebook and Field Guide. Publication Date : Sep 22 2005.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherRutgers University Press

ISBN-100813536812

ISBN-139780813536811

eBay Product ID (ePID)46832876

Product Key Features

Number of Pages330 Pages

Publication NameIn Search of Swampland : a Wetland Sourcebook and Field Guide

LanguageEnglish

SubjectEnvironmental Conservation & Protection, General, Ecosystems & Habitats / Lakes, Ponds & Swamps, Ecology

Publication Year2005

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaNature

AuthorRalph Tiner

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight17.6 Oz

Item Length9.9 in

Item Width6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

ReviewsRalph Tiner transforms 'wastelands' into national treasures. His book provides an accessible introduction to wetland ecology and management for students, the public, and wetland scientists., Tiner, a noted wetlands ecologist, has an evident affection for swamps, marshes, and bogs. In this readable yet comprehensive book, he proves to be an enthusiastic guide to all aspects of the wetland environment. In the first section, he gives a narrative description of wetland formation, function, and value. In addition to in-depth explanations of wetland science, Tiner offers the reader a view of ancillary sciences such as hydrology and archaeology. He concludes here with a chapter on the status of wetlands, reviewing trends in their destruction and protection. In the second half of the book he presents an identification guide with descriptions and line drawings of wetland plants and animals. He also includes a chapter on hydric soils, the swampy and soggy ground underlying all wetlands. Recommended as a good introduction to wetland ecology for academic and larger public libraries. --Randy Dykhuis, Michigan Library Consortium, Lansing

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal578.768/0974

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Table Of ContentContents List of Illustrations an Tables Preface Acknowledgements Part I: Wetland Primer 1 Swampland, Marshland, Wetland 2 Water, the Lifeblood of Swampland 3 The Birth and Growth of Swampland 4 Swamp Earth 5 Swamp Plants 6 Swamp Things 7 Swampland at Work 8 Swampland Now and Then 9 Swampland--Wasteland or Watery Wealth Part II: Wetland Identification Guide 10 Recognizing Wetland Plants 11 Interpreting Hydric Soils 12 Identifying Wetland Wildlife 13 Finding Wetlands and Their Boundaries 14 Typing and Evaluating Wetlands Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C

SynopsisIn the revised and expanded edition of this classic guide, Ralph W. Tiner introduces readers to the ecology and beauty of the wetlands in eastern North America. Topics include their formation and functions, wetland types, causes of loss and degradation, and recent efforts to protect them. The discussion now includes many examples from the Great Lakes region and information on best management practices for working in and around wetlands including vernal pools. A new chapter on classification and assessment further clarifies how the unique characteristics of these important natural resources serve specific functions. In Search of Swampland also provides a field guide to wetland plants, soils, and animals. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations--many of which are new to this edition--of more than 300 plants and 200 animals. Clear identification keys, information on how to distinguish typical hydric or "wet" soils from dryland soils, and general procedures for identifying wetlands in the field make this book an indispensable resource for readers with little or no training in wetland science, as well as for the scientist or amateur naturalist., In the revised and expanded edition of this classic guide, Ralph W. Tiner introduces readers to the ecology and beauty of the wetlands in eastern North America. Topics include their formation and functions, wetland types, causes of loss and degradation, and recent efforts to protect them. The discussion now includes many examples from the Great Lakes region and information on best management practices for working in and around wetlands including vernal pools. A new chapter on classification and assessment further clarifies how the unique characteristics of these important natural resources serve specific functions., In the revised and expanded edition of this classic guide, Ralph W. Tiner introduces readers to the ecology and beauty of the wetlands in eastern North America. Topics include their formation and functions, wetland types, causes of loss and degradation, and recent efforts to protect them. The discussion now includes many examples from the Great Lakes region and information on best management practices for working in and around wetlands including vernal pools. A new chapter on classification and assessment further clarifies how the unique characteristics of these important natural resources serve specific functions. In Search of Swampland alsoprovides a field guide to wetland plants, soils, and animals. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations?many of which are new to this edition?of more than 300 plants and 200 animals. Clear identification keys, information on how to distinguish typical hydric or ?wet? soils from dryland soils, and general procedures for identifying wetlands in the field make this book an indispensable resource for readers with little or no training in wetland science, as well as for the scientist or amateur naturalist.

LC Classification NumberQH104