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Classification and Inventory of the World’s Wetlands

By A. G. Van der Valk (eds.) , C. Max Finlayson (auth.) , C. Max Finlayson

Book information

Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Year
1995
ISBN
978-94-010-4190-4, 978-94-011-0427-2
DOI
10.1007/978-94-011-0427-2
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6684277 bytes)
Series
Advances in Vegetation Science 16
Edition
1
Pages
192\192
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Plant Sciences; Plant Ecology

Description

This book brings together, for the first time, information on various wetland classification systems and wetland inventories from around the world, outlining regional, national and local wetland classifications developed in Africa, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, South America and the USA. Oriented towards the conservation and management of wetlands, these existing national and regional classification systems have been useful in providing an essential base for the development of an international system. The volume also reviews various attempts at drawing up an inventory of wetlands in different parts of the world, ranging from field and literature surveys to highly sophisticated efforts using aerial photography and satellite imaging. Audience: Workers in wetland ecology, especially those working on classification, inventory, conservation, or management of wetlands at the local, national, regional or international levels.

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