Peatlands and environmental change / Daniel Charman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Charman, D. J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Peatlands.

Peatland ecology.

Peatland conservation.

Physical Description:

x, 301 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

West Sussex, England ; New York, NY : J. Wiley, [2002]

Summary:

"Peatlands and Environmental Change" provides a comprehensive summary of peatland science. The emphasis is on peatlands as dynamic parts of the landscape that are undergoing constant change as a result of processes of peat accumulation and development, as well as through human activity and climatic variability.

The book is divided into four parts that look in turn at the nature of peatland classification and terminology, hydrological and ecological processes and peatland growth, changes in peatlands and their influence on the environment, and resource management issues. Each chapter is supported by examples from all the main peatland regions and site types including New Zealand, Australia and the tropics, as well as Europe and North America.

"Peatlands and Environmental Change" is an ideal introduction to peatlands for those developing an understanding of these ecosystems, and for specialists who wish to broaden their knowledge.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [258]-288).

ISBN:

0471969907

OCLC:

47989929