{"product_id":"in-search-of-swampland-a-wetland-sourcebook-and-field-guide-paperback-softback-9780813536811","title":"In Search of Swampland; A Wetland Sourcebook and Field Guide (Paperback \/ softback) 9780813536811","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIn Search of Swampland\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Wetland Sourcebook and Field Guide\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRalph Tiner (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780813536811\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 September 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e330 pages, 156 illustrations, 8 pp color insert\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.739 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eTiner, a noted wetlands ecologist, has an evident affection for swamps, marshes, and bogs. In this readable yet comprehensive book, he proves to be an enthusiastic guide to all aspects of the wetland environment. In the first section, he gives a narrative description of wetland formation, function, and value. In addition to in-depth explanations of wetland science, Tiner offers the reader a view of ancillary sciences such as hydrology and archaeology. He concludes here with a chapter on the status of wetlands, reviewing trends in their destruction and protection. In the second half of the book he presents an identification guide with descriptions and line drawings of wetland plants and animals. He also includes a chapter on hydric soils, the swampy and soggy ground underlying all wetlands. Recommended as a good introduction to wetland ecology for academic and larger public libraries. -Randy Dykhuis, Michigan Library Consortium, Lansing (Library Journal) \u003cdiv\u003eRalph Tiner transforms 'wastelands' into national treasures. His book provides an accessible introduction to wetland ecology and management for students, the public, and wetland scientists.\u003c\/div\u003e - Aram JK Calhoun (associate professor of wetland ecology, University of Maine)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIn the revised and expanded edition of this classic guide, Ralph W. Tiner introduces readers to the ecology and beauty of the wetlands in eastern North America. Topics include their formation and functions, wetland types, causes of loss and degradation, and recent efforts to protect them. The discussion now includes many examples from the Great Lakes region and information on best management practices for working in and around wetlands including vernal pools. A new chapter on classification and assessment further clarifies how the unique characteristics of these important natural resources serve specific functions.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eIn Search of Swampland\u003c\/i\u003e also\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eprovides a field guide to wetland plants, soils, and animals. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations-many of which are new to this edition-of more than 300 plants and 200 animals. Clear identification keys, information on how to distinguish typical hydric or “wet” soils from dryland soils, and general procedures for identifying wetlands in the field make this book an indispensable resource for readers with little or no training in wetland science, as well as for the scientist or amateur naturalist.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e List of Illustrations an Tables\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part I: Wetland Primer\u003cbr\u003e 1 Swampland, Marshland, Wetland\u003cbr\u003e 2 Water, the Lifeblood of Swampland\u003cbr\u003e 3 The Birth and Growth of Swampland\u003cbr\u003e 4 Swamp Earth\u003cbr\u003e 5 Swamp Plants\u003cbr\u003e 6 Swamp Things\u003cbr\u003e 7 Swampland at Work\u003cbr\u003e 8 Swampland Now and Then\u003cbr\u003e 9 Swampland--Wasteland or Watery Wealth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part II: Wetland Identification Guide\u003cbr\u003e 10 Recognizing Wetland Plants\u003cbr\u003e 11 Interpreting Hydric Soils\u003cbr\u003e 12 Identifying Wetland Wildlife\u003cbr\u003e 13 Finding Wetlands and Their Boundaries\u003cbr\u003e 14 Typing and Evaluating Wetlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B\u003cbr\u003e Appendix C\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Rutgers University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52559284732184,"sku":"9780813536811","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/in-search-of-swampland-a-wetland-sourcebook-and-field-guide-paperback-softback-9780813536811","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}