A Focus On Peatlands And Peat Mosses
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A Focus On Peatlands And Peat Mosses
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Author : Howard Crum
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 1992
A Focus On Peatlands And Peat Mosses written by Howard Crum and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
Examines the fens and bogs of the upper Midwest, with a taxonomic treatment of peat mosses
The Biology Of Peatlands 2e
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Author : Håkan Rydin
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2013-07-18
The Biology Of Peatlands 2e written by Håkan Rydin and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-18 with Science categories.
Peatlands form important landscape elements in many parts of the world and play significant roles for biodiversity and global carbon balance. This new edition has been fully revised and updated, documenting the latest advances in areas such as microbial processes and relations between biological processes and hydrology. As well as thoroughly referencing the latest research, the authors expose a rich older literature where an immense repository of natural history has accumulated. The Biology of Peatlands starts with an overview of the main peatland types (marsh, swamp, fen, and bog), before examining the entire range of biota present (microbes, invertebrates, plants, and vertebrates), together with their specific adaptations to peatland habitats. Detailed coverage is devoted to the genus Sphagnum, the most important functional plant group in northern peatlands, although tropical and southern hemisphere peatlands are also covered. Throughout the book the interactions between organisms and environmental conditions (especially wetness, availability of oxygen, and pH) are emphasized, with chapters on the physical and chemical characteristics of peat, the role of peat as an archive of past vegetation and climate, and peatland succession and development. Several other key factors and processes are then examined, including hydrology and nutrient cycling. The fascinating peatland landforms in different parts of the world are described, together with theories on how they have developed. Human interactions with peatlands are considered in terms of management, conservation, and restoration. A final chapter, new to this edition, focuses on the role of peatlands as sources or sinks for the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane, and the influences of climate change on peatlands. This timely and accessible text is suitable for students and researchers of peatland ecology, as well as providing an authoritative overview for professional ecologists and conservation biologists.
The Sphagnaceae Or Peat Mosses Of Europe And North America
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Author : Robert Braithwaite
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1880
The Sphagnaceae Or Peat Mosses Of Europe And North America written by Robert Braithwaite and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1880 with Mosses categories.
The Biology Of Peatlands
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Author : Hakan Rydin
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2006-06-08
The Biology Of Peatlands written by Hakan Rydin and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-08 with Art categories.
There is a growing awareness that peatlands are a key component of the global carbon cycle due to their role as an important carbon sink. However, many ecologists and conservation biologists lack a general understanding of peatlands despite the fact that they are also often repositories for rare species and, in many regions, represent the last remnants of natural vegetation. This book provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to peatland ecology. As with other books in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis in this book will be on the organisms that dominate peatland habitats although their management, conservation and restoration will also be considered.
Essays On The Natural History And Origin Of Peat Moss
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Author : Robert Rennie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1807
Essays On The Natural History And Origin Of Peat Moss written by Robert Rennie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1807 with Peat categories.
Encyclopedia Of Inland Waters
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language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2009-01-13
Encyclopedia Of Inland Waters written by and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-13 with Science categories.
Inland aquatic habitats occur world-wide at all scales from marshes, swamps and temporary puddles, to ponds, lakes and inland seas; from streams and creeks to rolling rivers. Vital for biological diversity, ecosystem function and as resources for human life, commerce and leisure, inland waters are a vital component of life on Earth. The Encyclopedia of Inland Waters describes and explains all the basic features of the subject, from water chemistry and physics, to the biology of aquatic creatures and the complex function and balance of aquatic ecosystems of varying size and complexity. Used and abused as an essential resource, it is vital that we understand and manage them as much as we appreciate and enjoy them. This extraordinary reference brings together the very best research to provide the basic and advanced information necessary for scientists to understand these ecosystems – and for water resource managers and consultants to manage and protect them for future generations. Encyclopedic reference to Limnology - a key core subject in ecology taught as a specialist course in universitiesOver 240 topic related articles cover the field Gene Likens is a renowned limnologist and conservationist, Emeritus Director of the Institute of Ecosystems Research, elected member of the American Philosophical Society and recipient of the 2001 National Medal of Science Subject Section Editors and authors include the very best research workers in the field
Peatland Biogeochemistry And Watershed Hydrology At The Marcell Experimental Forest
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Author : Randall Kolka
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2011-02-22
Peatland Biogeochemistry And Watershed Hydrology At The Marcell Experimental Forest written by Randall Kolka and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-22 with Nature categories.
The Marcell Experimental Forest (MEF) in Minnesota serves as a living laboratory and provides scientists with a fundamental understanding of peatland hydrology, acid rain impacts, nutrient and carbon cycling, trace gas emissions, and controls on mercury transport in boreal watersheds. Its important role in scientific research continues to grow as t
Peatlands On National Forests Of The Northern Rocky Mountains
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Author : Steve Chadde
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Peatlands On National Forests Of The Northern Rocky Mountains written by Steve Chadde and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Peatland animals categories.
This overview of peatland ecology and conservation on National Forests in the Northern Rocky Mountains describes physical components, vegetation, vascular and nonvascular flora, and invertebrate fauna on peatlands. Detailed site descriptions for 58 peatlands in Idaho, Montana, and northeastern Washington are included.
The Sphagnaceae Or Peat Mosses Of Europe And North America
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Author : Robert Braithwaite
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-10-02
The Sphagnaceae Or Peat Mosses Of Europe And North America written by Robert Braithwaite and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-02 with categories.
Boreal Peatland Ecosystems
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Author : R.K. Wieder
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2006-10-16
Boreal Peatland Ecosystems written by R.K. Wieder and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-16 with Science categories.
This is the first truly ecosystem-oriented book on peatlands. It adopts an ecosystems approach to understanding the world's boreal peatlands. The focus is on biogeochemical patterns and processes, production, decomposition, and peat accumulation, and it provides additional information on animal and fungal diversity. A recurring theme is the legacy of boreal peatlands as impressive accumulators of carbon as peat over millennia.