Author: Patrick H. CrushellPublisher:
ISBN: 9789085852544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Soak Systems of an Irish Raised Bog
Author: Patrick H. CrushellPublisher:
ISBN: 9789085852544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The Biology of Peatlands, 2e
Author: Håkan RydinPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199602999
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive and up to date overview of peatland ecosystems. It examines the entire range of biota present in this habitat and considers management, conservation, and restoration issues.
The IPCC Guide to Irish Peatlands
Author: Irish Peatland Conservation CouncilPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Peat bogs
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Wetlands of Ireland
Author: Marinus L. OttePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Ireland is famous - or notorious - for its wet and mild climate. Because on average more water precipitates than evaporates, the island is rich in wetlands - marshes, swamps, fens, bogs, lagoons, floodplains and wet meadows, to name but a few. Many place names in Ireland refer to wet places. Words derived from the Irish language are used to refer to a particular type of wetland, such as "callows" for the floodplains of the River Shannon, or "turlough" for a type of ephemeral wetland found almost exclusively in Ireland. This book brings together specialists in wetland science discussing a wide range of topics from an Irish perspective, including the ecology, fauna, vegetation and distribution of various types of wetlands; the use of wetlands for wastewater management; the archaeology of wetlands; and protection and conservation. It is intended for a wide audience of wetland enthusiasts - not just for professionals, but also for those who through their hobbies have a passion for those wet and wild places.
The Biology of Aquatic and Wetland Plants
Author: Gary N. ErvinPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1482232073
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
Aquatic plants play a critically important role in maintaining ecosystem health. They are natural biological filters in freshwater and estuarine wetlands; they contribute to the reproductive success of many organisms, some of which are harvested for food; they assist in flood control; and they are prominent elements in the aesthetics and recreational use of freshwater and estuarine habitats. Despite this globally recognized importance, wetlands have faced and continue to face threats from the encroachment of human activities. The Biology of Aquatic and Wetland Plants is a thorough and up-to-date textbook devoted to these plants and their interactions with the environment. The focus is on botanical diversity from the perspective of evolutionary relationships, emphasizing the role of evolution in shaping adaptations to the aquatic environment. By incorporating recent findings on the phylogeny of green plants, with special emphasis on the angiosperms, the text is broadly useful for courses in plant biology, physiology, and ecology. Additionally, a chapter on population biology and evolutionary ecology complements the evolutionary backdrop of hydrophyte biology by examining the details of speciation and applications of modern genetic approaches to aquatic plant conservation. Key Features • Synthesizes recent and seminal literature on aquatic and wetland plants • Emphasizes evolutionary history as a factor influencing adaptations to the wetland environment • Provides a global perspective on plant diversity and threats facing wetland ecosystems • Highlights research needs in the field of aquatic and wetland plant biology • Includes 280 figures, with more than 300 color photographs, and 41 tables to provide ease of access to important concepts and information
Ireland
Author: David CabotPublisher: HarperAudio
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
David Cabot, an expert in his field, provides a comprehensive view of all the different types of habitat to be found in Ireland, from the peatlands and fens, to the mountains and uplands; from broad-leaved woodland to coastal zones. The book examines the history and ecology of each of these habitats, and describes the rich variety of flora
Irish Raised Bogs
Author: Ireland. ENFO.Irish Peatlands, the Critical Decade
Author: Dr. Peter J. FossPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Peat bogs
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Conserving Bogs
Author: Rob E. StonemanPublisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
ISBN: 9780114958367
Category : Bog conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bogs are fascinating landscapes for ecologists, climatologists, archaeologists, environmental historians and water managers. But many bogs have been damaged, and legislative protection - as 29 case studies demonstrate - is not enough to conserve the rest.
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