Classification and Inventory of the World’s Wetlands

Classification and Inventory of the World’s Wetlands
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9789401104272
ISBN-13 : 9401104271
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Book Synopsis Classification and Inventory of the World’s Wetlands by : C.M. Finlayson

Download or read book Classification and Inventory of the World’s Wetlands written by C.M. Finlayson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together, for the first time, information on various wetland classification systems and wetland inventories from around the world, outlining regional, national and local wetland classifications developed in Africa, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, South America and the USA. Oriented towards the conservation and management of wetlands, these existing national and regional classification systems have been useful in providing an essential base for the development of an international system. The volume also reviews various attempts at drawing up an inventory of wetlands in different parts of the world, ranging from field and literature surveys to highly sophisticated efforts using aerial photography and satellite imaging. Audience: Workers in wetland ecology, especially those working on classification, inventory, conservation, or management of wetlands at the local, national, regional or international levels.


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