Wetlands - swamp, marsh, bayou, tundra and bog - are places that are rarely visited and often misunderstood but they have, in fact, conspicuous roles in the physical, biological and cultural geography of the world.  They are intrinsically beautiful environments where one may see the natural and essential values in the interaction of water, soil, vegetation, wildlife, and humans.  Wetlands occur at the confluence of unique terrestrial, hydrological and climatic conditions that give rise to some of the most biodiverse regions of the world.  They also play vital roles in the cycling and storage of key nutrients, materials and energy through the Earth?s system. A complete study of wetland environments requires the assessment of their physical and biological attributes, properties and functions of these ecosystems, and the economic, political and social aspects that mediate their use globally.  A systems approach is taken throughout this book which emphasizes the interactions between these elements of wetland ecosystems.  Moreover, selected case studies from across the world are used to illustrate wetland characteristics and circumstances.  This book is intended to foster a greater awareness and appreciation of wetlands, promote a culture of conservation and wise management, and spread the knowledge that wetlands are important, indeed crucial, elements of the global environment.  Our attempts to understand, manage and enhance wetlands in the twenty-first century are part of the larger effort to maintain a sustainable Earth. Readership: Introductory or intermediate level undergraduates taking courses on wetland environments Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/aber/wetland.

Product Description: Take a journey to the words driest, coldest, and wildest places.

Product Description: This book explores wetland habitats around the world, looking at the plants and animals that live there, and the adaptations that help them to survive. Food webs, maps, and photos help bring the topic to life. Threats to wetland habitats are also covered, as well as efforts to preserve them...read more

This introduction to freshwater wetlands describes those abiotic features of wetlands that make them unique as a habitat and examines in detail the adaptations, distributions, and interactions of various organisms (microbes, invertebrates, plants, and vertebrates) that collectively form wetland ecosystems. All kinds of freshwater wetlands are covered including lacustrine, palustrine, riverine and tidal forms. The management, conservation and restoration of wetlands are also covered. This is an accessible text suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in wetland ecology as well as professional researchers in the fields of limnology and freshwater ecology requiring a concise overview of the topic.

Describes what wetlands are and where they are located and introduces the plants and animals that live in them.

Discusses the climate, plants, and animals that characterize a tropical savanna, using Florida's Everglades as an example.

Uses a cumulative approach to describe the wetland ecology of a freshwater marsh, the most common type of wetland in North America.

Each book in this series examines ecological regions and important environmental concepts, providing students with a basic understanding of Earth's biodiversity, the factors that influence it, and the future dangers that face the planet and our species.

Presents an introduction to the various types of wetlands, the different animals and plants that exist in them, and the human behavior that has led to the reduction of wetlands in the world.

Product Description: A comprehensive and fascinating guide to the wetlands of the world that covers important wetland wildlife in detail, with a special focus on birds. The ecology of marshes, estuaries, floodplains, lagoons, swamps and bogs supports an exceptionally rich diversity of species...read more

Describes what and where wetlands are, the plants and animals that live in wetlands, how people benefit and threaten wetlands, and how these threats are being addressed.

Describes different types of wetlands, including marshes, bogs, and swamps, as well as the plants and animals that live there.

Describes different types of wetlands, including marshes, bogs, and swamps, as well as the plants and animals that live there.