Creating freshwater wetlands / Donald A. Hammer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hammer, Donald A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wetlands.

Restoration ecology.

Physical Description:

406 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [1997]

Summary:

Creating Freshwater Wetlands, Second Edition clearly demonstrates the step-by-step processes required to restore or create freshwater wetlands. It presents practical advice on choosing sites, getting help, attracting and stocking wildlife, selecting plants, and wetland operation and maintenance. This is an excellent book on one of the most fascinating ecosystems on the planet.-- Up-to-date coverage of wetland regulations-- Approximately 100 photographs and illustrations, 16 in full color-- Wetland restoration guidelines-- Advice on major structures -- dikes, dams, and berms-- Special considerations of constructed wetlands-- Updated resource listings

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-353) and index.

ISBN:

1566700485

OCLC:

35068269