{"product_id":"european-wet-grasslands-biodiversity-management-and-restoration-hardback-9780471976196","title":"European Wet Grasslands; Biodiversity, Management and Restoration (Hardback) 9780471976196","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEuropean Wet Grasslands\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBiodiversity, Management and Restoration\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eChris B. Joyce (Edited by), CB Joyce (Author), P. Max Wade (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471976196, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 23 April 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e360 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 17.3 x 2.5 cm, 0.794 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"... well written and edited and is an interesting and useful publication.\" (\u003cem\u003eWildfowl Wetlands,\u003c\/em\u003e November 2000) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... a valuable contribution to the understanding of wet grassland ecology and to knowledge necessary for the conservation of this important semi-natural habitat.\" (\u003cem\u003eFlora,\u003c\/em\u003e No. 195, 2000)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere is growing concern over the conservation and management of European wet grasslands.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe maintenance of the European wet grassland landscape, including floodplain meadows and coastal grazing marshes or pastures, through traditional low-intensity farming has conserved a habit supporting internationally important plant and animal communities, including many rare species. However,land use changes such as flood defence, land drainage, agricultural intensification and neglect have caused a considerable reduction in the extent and biodiversity of European wet grasslands. The international importance of the habitat for biodiversity conservation has recently been recognised with its inclusion in the European Union Habitats and Species Directive and the Convention on Biological Diversity fostered by the United Nations. This volume thoroughly examines European perspectives of wet grassland ecology in order to encourage an integrated approach to contemporary issues. Important topics covered include the status of wet grasslands in Europe, their biodiversity (plants, invertebrates and birds), hydrology and management (especially for conservation objectives), and the restoration of this threatened habitat. It combines prescriptive, analytical and reviewing contributions, including case studies from across Europe. As such, this book will appeal equally to academic institutions and professional practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePartial table of contents:\u003cbr\u003e Wet Grasslands: A European Perspective (C. Joyce P. Wade).\u003cbr\u003e STATUS.\u003cbr\u003e The Conservation of Lowland Wet Grassland in England (R. JeffersonP. Grice).\u003cbr\u003e The Ecology of Floodplain Grasslands in Estonia (L. Truus A.Tnisson).\u003cbr\u003e BIODIVERSITY.\u003cbr\u003e The Formation, Vegetation and Management of Sea-Shore Grasslands inWest Estonia (E. Puurmann U. Ratas).\u003cbr\u003e The Important Habitats and Characteristic Rare Invertebrates ofLowland Wet Grassland in England (M. Drake).\u003cbr\u003e MANAGEMENT.\u003cbr\u003e Dynamics of Plant Litter in Riparian Meadows: Setting a Referencefor Management (S. Xiong C. Nilsson).\u003cbr\u003e Managing Water for Wetland Ecosystems: A Case Study (A. ArmstrongS. Rose).\u003cbr\u003e RESTORATION.\u003cbr\u003e Residual Effects of Phosphorus Fertilization on the Restoration ofFloristic Diversity to Wet Grassland (J. Tallowin, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e Restoration of a Target Wet Grassland Community on Ex-Arable Land(S. Manchester, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e Vascular Plant Nomenclature.\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Earth sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Earth sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Earth%20sciences%20%5BRB%5D%22\"\u003eRB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52316736192792,"sku":"9780471976196","price":200.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471976196.jpg?v=1781823027","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/european-wet-grasslands-biodiversity-management-and-restoration-hardback-9780471976196","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}