Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 427-502) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Tidal wetlands primer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

823041550

Responsibility statement

Ralph W. Tiner

Sub title

an introduction to their ecology, natural history, status, and conservation

Table Of 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

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