European Wet Grasslands : Biodiversity, Management and Restoration (Landscape Ecology Series)
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Book Description
There is growing concern over the conservation and management of European wet grasslands. The maintenance of the European wet grassland landscape, including floodplain meadows and coastal grazing marshes or pastures, through traditional low-intensity farming has conserved a habit supporting internationally important plant and animal communities, including many rare species. However,land use changes such as flood defence, land drainage, agricultural intensification and neglect have caused a considerable reduction in the extent and biodiversity of European wet grasslands. The international importance of the habitat for biodiversity conservation has recently been recognised with its inclusion in the European Union Habitats and Species Directive and the Convention on Biological Diversity fostered by the United Nations. This volume thoroughly examines European perspectives of wet grassland ecology in order to encourage an integrated approach to contemporary issues. Important topics covered include the status of wet grasslands in Europe, their biodiversity (plants, invertebrates and birds), hydrology and management (especially for conservation objectives), and the restoration of this threatened habitat. It combines prescriptive, analytical and reviewing contributions, including case studies from across Europe. As such, this book will appeal equally to academic institutions and professional practitioners.
The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
Growing scientific and political concern over the loss of and damage of biodiverse wet grassland in Europe speaks to the increasing consciousness worldwide of the environmental emergency. This book explores the main contemporary issues and examines the status and biodiversity of European lowland wet grasslands, providing information on their hydrology and management and investigating possibilities for restoration.
European Wet Grasslands : Biodiversity, Management and Restoration (Landscape Ecology Series)
European Wet Grasslands: Biodiversity, Management and Restoration (Landscape Ecology Series),Chris B. Joyce,P. Max Wade,John Wiley & Sons,0471976199,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Environmental Engineering & Technology,Environmental Science,Europe,Grassland ecology,Grassland restoration,Grasslands,Life Sciences - Ecology,Management,Nature,Nature / Field Guide Books,Science,Science/Mathematics,Wetlands Conservation,Wetlands Ecology,Management of land & natural resources,Technology / Environmental
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