Natural Terrain - Rivers, Marine, Lake & Wetland Ecology

The Rivers handbook

Name: The Rivers handbook
Author: Peter Calow and Geoffrey E. Petts
ISBN: 9780632028320

by Peter Calow and Geoffrey E. Petts

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Volume One of the Rivers Handbook assesses and reports on the scientific and ecological principles that are relevant for developing a rational, integrated approach to rivers management. The volume is based on two decades of research focussing on the ecological impact of water development projects and scientists are now using their accumulated knowledge to address applied problems. Simultaneously, in response to intensified legislation and growing public awareness of ecological impacts, rivers engineers, Water Authorities, and water resource managers have become increasingly in need of a comprehensive reference and directory to the application of ecologically sound practices in waterways management. This first volume (of two) commences with an overview of river systems. Subsequent sections cover the physicochemical environment emphasizing the importance of the factors defined by biota. A major section describes biota and their importance in rivers, from microorganisms to vertebrates. Ecosystems and processes are discussed in full and final chapters bring together all of the properties and processes discussed earlier in descriptions of five river types: sub-temperate, temperate, large alluvial tropical, semi-arid, and mountain.

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A reference for those working in the fields of river ecology and management, providing an up-to-date overview of the application of ecologically sound approaches, methods, and tools using experience gained around the world for an understanding of rivers and their management. Volume one of the two-volume handbook treats general scientific and ecological principles that are relevant for developing a rational integrated approach to management. Its four parts address hydrological and physicochemical characteristics, the river biota, the functioning of river ecosystems, and case studies of several rivers. Volume two has not yet been seen by SciTech Book News. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)