Flood Pulsing In Wetlands
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Flood Pulsing In Wetlands
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Author : Beth A. Middleton
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2002-10-15
Flood Pulsing In Wetlands written by Beth A. Middleton and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10-15 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The latest cutting-edge research on flood pulsing and wetland restoration in North America Presenting the latest research from leaders in the field of restoration ecology, Flood Pulsing in Wetlands reflects the current movement to incorporate flood pulsing into wetland restoration efforts. Emphasizing how integral flood pulsing is to successful wetland restoration, the book's contributors provide descriptions of restoration projects across North America in which flood pulsing has been primarily used to restore beneficial hydrodynamic conditions to floodplain areas, and improve or save vegetation, wildlife, and terrain. Detailing the importance and applicability of recreating flood-pulsed conditions on floodplains for successful restoration, the first chapter introduces the concept of flood pulse and its unique role in wetland restoration. The following chapters detail the strategies and results of individual projects and the impact flood pulsing had on the projects' overall goals. Case studies detail the history of each region, such as the Southwest, including the Sonoran Desert communities and the Middle Rio Grande; the Missouri River in Montana; the Illinois River Valley; and the Southeast, including Brushy Lake, Arkansas. Also documented is the most famous case of flood pulsing used in the restoration of an entire landscape, the Kissimmee River project. Approaches used to restore specific plant and animal populations, the unique ecological concerns of each region, and the future outlook for each area are fully described. Extensive bibliographies for each chapter make Flood Pulsing in Wetlands: Restoring the Natural Hydrological Balance the essential reference for restoration ecologists, consultants in wetland restoration, government and restoration agency employees, land managers, ecologists, foresters, and geologists.
Wetland Restoration Flood Pulsing And Disturbance Dynamics
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Author : Beth Middleton
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 1999-01-04
Wetland Restoration Flood Pulsing And Disturbance Dynamics written by Beth Middleton and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-01-04 with Nature categories.
While it is generally accepted that flood pulsing and disturbance dynamics are critical to wetland viability, there is as yet no consensus among those responsible for wetland restoration about how best to plan for those phenomena or even whether it is really necessary to do so at all. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Beth Middleton draws upon the latest research from around the world to build a strong case for making flood pulsing and disturbance dynamics integral to the wetland restoration planning process. While the initial chapters of the book are devoted to laying the conceptual foundations, most of the coverage is concerned with demonstrating the practical implications for wetland restoration and management of the latest ecological theory and research. It includes a fascinating case history section in which Dr. Middleton explores the restoration models used in five major North American, European, Australian, African, and Asian wetland projects, and analyzes their relative success from the perspective of flood pulsing and disturbance dynamics planning. Wetland Restoration also features a wealth of practical information useful to all those involved in wetland restoration and management, including: A compendium of water level tolerances, seed germination, seedling recruitment, adult survival rates, and other key traits of wetland plant species A bibliography of 1,200 articles and monographs covering all aspects of wetland restoration A comprehensive directory of wetland restoration ftp sites worldwide An extensive glossary of essential terms Wetland Restoration, Flood Pulsing, and Disturbance Dynamics is a valuable working resource for wetland restoration consultants, employees of government agencies, and professional land managers, as well as ecologists, foresters, and geologists involved with wetland restoration and management. It is also an excellent text for advanced courses in wetland restoration.
Impacts Of A Flood Pulsing Hydrology On Plants And Invertebrates In Riparian Wetlands
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Author : Maureen K. Drinkard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Impacts Of A Flood Pulsing Hydrology On Plants And Invertebrates In Riparian Wetlands written by Maureen K. Drinkard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Freshwater invertebrates categories.
I tested the impacts of flood-pulsing on wetland invertebrates and plants along small streams in northeast Ohio. The Flood Pulse Concept (FPC) was developed in large rivers (e.g. Amazon, Danube, and Mississippi rivers). It describes the ecological impacts when rivers flood adjacent riparian habitats, which are a mosaic of permanent flooded wetlands, intermittently flooded wetlands, and terrestrial habitats. Flood-pulsing produces resource subsidies (e.g., water, nutrients, organic matter). Flooding also creates stresses (anoxia, desiccation, high levels of toxins, sediment erosion and deposition) in the wetlands. Floodplain biota are adapted to the predictable flood regime in large rivers. Furthermore, coarse woody debris (CWD) from fallen trees provides a microclimatic refugia for soil organisms in floodplains. As a result, biodiversity and production are usually higher in flood-pulsing wetlands than other wetland habitats. In my dissertation, I used wetland mesocosms at the on-campus Herrick Aquatic Ecology Research Facility (HAERF) to test how the short unpredictable floods in small streams affect wetland plants and invertebrates. I found that flood pulsing creates stresses that control plant community structure in the intermittently flooded zone. There was lower emergent plant diversity and plant cover in the flood-pulse treatment. However, aquatic invertebrates and plants in permanently flooded pools were not affected. I also sampled emerging insects in flood-plain wetlands at Mud Brook Preserve (MBP) and at HAERF. Insect communities were different in permanent pools and intermittently flooded zone at MBP showing that drawdowns are an important environmental factor. The permanent pools at HAERF and MBP were also different, suggesting that mesocosms did not simulate all natural environmental conditions. I tested the impact of CWD by testing naturally and artificially felled trees. Invertebrate communities were varied by region of the floodplain. However, there were few differences in sites with and without CWD suggesting that habitat conditions (soil moisture, temperature) structure soil invertebrate communities. While CWD had few short-term impacts it may be significant at a landscape scale. Overall, the unpredictable short floods in headwater wetlands create both benefits and stressors, but the net impact was negative. Therefore, some aspects of the Flood pulse concept are not applicable to headwater systems.
Effect Of Stormwater Flood Pulsing On Wetland Vegetation
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Author : Veltman Rachel L. D.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Effect Of Stormwater Flood Pulsing On Wetland Vegetation written by Veltman Rachel L. D. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with categories.
Ecology Of Freshwater And Estuarine Wetlands
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Author : Darold P. Batzer
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2014-12-06
Ecology Of Freshwater And Estuarine Wetlands written by Darold P. Batzer and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-06 with Nature categories.
This second edition of this important and authoritative survey provides students and researchers with up-to-date and accessible information about the ecology of freshwater and estuarine wetlands. Prominent scholars help students understand both general concepts of different wetland types as well as complex topics related to these dynamic physical environments. Careful syntheses review wetland soils, hydrology, and geomorphology; abiotic constraints for wetland plants and animals; microbial ecology and biogeochemistry; development of wetland plant communities; wetland animal ecology; and carbon dynamics and ecosystem processes. In addition, contributors document wetland regulation, policy, and assessment in the US and provide a clear roadmap for adaptive management and restoration of wetlands. New material also includes an expanded review of the consequences for wetlands in a changing global environment. Ideally suited for wetlands ecology courses, Ecology of Freshwater and Estuarine Wetlands, Second Edition, includes updated content, enhanced images (many in color), and innovative pedagogical elements that guide students and interested readers through the current state of our wetlands.
Wetland Indicators
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Author : Ralph W. Tiner
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2016-12-19
Wetland Indicators written by Ralph W. Tiner and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-19 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Understand the current concept of wetland and methods for identifying, describing, classifying, and delineating wetlands in the United States with Wetland Indicators - capturing the current state of science's role in wetland recognition and mapping. Environmental scientists and others involved with wetland regulations can strengthen their knowledge about wetlands, and the use of various indicators, to support their decisions on difficult wetland determinations. Professor Tiner primarily focuses on plants, soils, and other signs of wetland hydrology in the soil, or on the surface of wetlands in his discussion of Wetland Indicators. Practicing - and aspiring - wetland delineators alike will appreciate Wetland Indicators' critical insight into the development and significance of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and other factors. Features Color images throughout illustrate wetland indicators. Incorporates analysis and coverage of the latest Army Corps of Engineers delineation manual. Provides over 60 tables, including extensive tables of U.S. wetland plant communities and examples for determining hydrophytic vegetation.
Wetlands
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Author : William J. Mitsch
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2015-02-26
Wetlands written by William J. Mitsch and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-26 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The single most important book on wetlands, newly expanded and updated Wetlands is the definitive guide to this fragile ecosystem, providing the most comprehensive coverage and in-depth information available in print. Recently updated and expanded, this latest edition contains brand new information on Wetland Ecosystem Services and an updated discussion on Wetland, Carbon, and Climate Change and Wetland Creation and Restoration. Due to popular demand, the authors have brought back five streamlined chapters on wetland ecosystems that had been removed from previous editions, and provided more robust ancillary materials including an online color photo gallery, PowerPoint slides, and several video case studies. As nature's kidneys, wetland ecosystems help the environment process toxins and excess fertilizers and maintain the relative health of our aquatic ecosystems. As the understanding of their importance grows, their management and ecology have gained increased attention and have become an area of professional specialization over the past two decades. This book gives readers a solid understanding of wetlands, how they work, what they do, and why the Earth can't live without them. Understand wetlands' role in the ecosystem, from local to global scales Appreciate the fact that wetlands may be the most logical and economical way to sequester carbon from the atmosphere Discover the unique characteristics that make wetlands critically important for improving water quality, reducing storm and flood damage, and providing habitat to support biodiversity Learn how wetlands are being managed or destroyed around the globe but also how we can create and restore them Examine the ways in which climate change is affecting wetland ecosystems and wetland ecosystems affect climate change Wetlands are crucial to the health of the planet, and we've only begun to realize the magnitude of the damage that has already been done as we scramble to save them. A generation of ecologists, ecological engineers, land use planners, and water resource managers worldwide owe their knowledge of the wetlands to this book – for the next generation to follow in their footsteps, Wetlands 5th edition is the quintessential guide to these critical systems.
Floodplain Wetland Biota In The Murray Darling Basin
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Author : Kerrylee Rogers
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2010-11-15
Floodplain Wetland Biota In The Murray Darling Basin written by Kerrylee Rogers and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-15 with Science categories.
Floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin provide critical habitat for numerous species of flora and fauna, yet the ecology of these wetlands is threatened by a range of environmental issues. This book addresses the urgent need for an improved ecohydrological understanding of the biota of Australian freshwater wetlands. It synthesises key water and habitat requirements for 35 species of plants, 48 species of waterbirds, 17 native and four introduced species of fish, 15 species of frogs, and 16 species of crustaceans and molluscs found in floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin. Each species profile includes: the influence of water regimes on the survival, health and condition of the species; key stimuli for reproduction and germination; habitat and dietary preferences; as well as major knowledge gaps for the species. Floodplain Wetland Biota in the Murray-Darling Basin also provides an overview of the likely impacts of hydrological change on wetland ecosystems and biota, in the context of climate change and variability, with implications for environmental management. This important book provides an essential baseline for further education, scientific research and management of floodplain wetland biota in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Introducing Large Rivers
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Author : Avijit Gupta
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2020-01-28
Introducing Large Rivers written by Avijit Gupta and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-28 with Science categories.
An accessible introduction to large rivers, including coverage of the geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, and environments of large river systems This indispensible book takes a structured and global approach to the subject of large rivers, covering geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, and anthropogenic environment. It offers a thorough foundation for readers who are new to the field and presents enlightening discussions about issues of management at the worldwide scale. The book also examines possible future adaptations that may come about due to climate change. The book has benefitted from contributions by Professor W.J. Junk on the ecology of floodplains and Professor Olav Slaymaker on the large arctic rivers. Introducing Large Rivers is presented in three parts. Part 1 provides an introduction to the world’s large rivers and their basins. It covers source, transfer, and storage of their water and sediment; Pleistocene inheritance; the ecology of channels and floodplains; deltas; and more. Several large rivers are discussed in the next part. These include the Amazon Mississippi, Nile, Ganga-Brahmaputra System, Mekong, and Yangtze. The last part examines changes in large rivers and our management of river systems. It studies anthropogenic alterations such as land use and deforestation in large river basins; structural control systems like dams and reservoirs on channels; and ecological changes. It finishes with chapters on the management of large rivers, covering both technical and political aspects, and the future of the world’s big river systems. Introducing Large Rivers is ideal as an introductory textbook on large rivers for future earth and environmental scientists and river managers. It will also benefit advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying geography, geology, ecology, and river management.
Wetland Ecology And Biogeochemistry Under Natural And Human Disturbance
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Author : Jianghua Wu
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2021-12-07
Wetland Ecology And Biogeochemistry Under Natural And Human Disturbance written by Jianghua Wu and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-07 with Science categories.
Cover Image taken by Topic Editor Jianghua Wu