Wetlands: characteristics and boundaries
Auteur :
Committee on Characterization of Wetlands
Éditeur :
Committee on Characterization of WetlandsCommission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences,
ISBN :
9780309103640
Date de publication :
6 sept. 1995
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Explores how to define wetlands. This work also discusses the diverse hydrological and ecological functions of wetlands, and makes recommendations concerning so-called controversial areas such as permafrost wetlands, riparian ecosystems, irregularly flooded sites, and agricultural wetlands. It presents criteria for identifying wetlands.