Overview
The 31 chapters provide a wealth of previously unpublished information, plus topic syntheses, for a wide range of ecological parameters. These include the physical driving forces that created and continue to shape the Everglades and patterns and processes of its flora and fauna. The book summarizes recent studies of the region's vegetation, alligators, wading birds, and endangered species such as the snail kite and Florida panther. This referee-reviewed volume is the product of collaboration among 58 international authors from 27 institutional affiliations over nearly five years.
The book concludes with a synthesis of system-wide restoration hypotheses, as they apply to the Everglades, that represent the integration and a collective viewpoint from the preceding 30 chapters. Techniques and systems learned here can be applied to ecosystems around the world.
Synopsis
The 31 chapters provide a wealth of previously unpublished information, plus topic syntheses, for a wide range of ecological parameters. These include the physical driving forces that created and continue to shape the Everglades and patterns and processes of its flora and fauna. The book summarizes recent studies of the region's vegetation, alligators, wading birds, and endangered species such as the snail kite and Florida panther. This referee-reviewed volume is the product of collaboration among 58 international authors from 27 institutional affiliations over nearly five years.
The book concludes with a synthesis of system-wide restoration hypotheses, as they apply to the Everglades, that represent the integration and a collective viewpoint from the preceding 30 chapters. Techniques and systems learned here can be applied to ecosystems around the world.
Booknews
The product of a collaboration among 58 international authors from 27 institutional affiliations over five years, this referee-reviewed volume provides an ecological analysis and ecosystem restoration framework for one of the most valued and threatened ecosystems on earth. The 31 chapters provide previously unpublished information, plus topic syntheses, for a wide range of ecological parameters, including the physical driving forces that created and continue to shape the Everglades and patterns and processes of its flora and fauna. The volume concludes with a synthesis of system-wide restoration hypotheses, as they apply to the Everglades. Includes some 300 tables, charts, and illustrations, and a 25x33" color vegetation map showing south Florida prior to development. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)