Tidal wetlands primer an introduction to their ecology, natural history, status, and conservation / Ralph W. Tiner.

Author/creator Tiner, Ralph W.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAmherst : University of Massachusetts Press,
Descriptionxxiii, 508 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
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Contents Definitions and classification of tidal wetlands and estuaries -- Origin and formation of tidal wetlands -- The dynamic intertidal environment -- Plant response to the tidal environment -- Tidal wetland types and their vegetation -- Tidal wetlands as wildlife habitat -- Functions and values of tidal wetlands -- Extent, threats, and human uses of north american tidal wetlands -- Tidal wetland conservation and management -- Wetland identification, mapping, delineation, and functional assessment -- Tidal wetland restoration, creation, and monitoring -- The future of tidal wetlands.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 427-502) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
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LCCN 2013018306
ISBN9781625340221 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1625340222 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781625340290 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN162534029X (hardcover : alk. paper)

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