{"product_id":"saltmarshes-morphodynamics-conservation-and-engineering-significance-paperback-9780521116992","title":"Saltmarshes; Morphodynamics, Conservation and Engineering Significance (Paperback) 9780521116992","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSaltmarshes\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eMorphodynamics, Conservation and Engineering Significance\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeven scientists present an overview of the effects on saltmarshes that are threatened by natural and human events.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJ. R. L. Allen (Edited by), K. Pye (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521116992, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 30 July 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e196 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm, 0.3 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn many countries, saltmarshes represent a diminishing resource that threatens both natural changes and human activities. Suggestions that the rate of sea-level rise may accelerate, combined with a possible increase in mid-latitude storms, have raised concerns that the rate of saltmarsh loss may also accelerate, and that existing sea defences may be placed under even greater pressure. Saltmarshes are of increasing interest to a wide range of environmental scientists, engineers, conservationists, and planners concerned with coastal zone management. They are especially keen to understand the basic physical and biological processes which govern the formation and development of saltmarshes. Coastal engineers need to predict the likely effects on adjacent saltmarshes of abandoned or set-back of sea walls, and the impact of development schemes such as tidal barrages and marinas. Seven leading scientists present an overview of the most important questions including geomorphology, ecology, conservation and engineering significance.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of contributors\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Coastal saltmarshes: their nature and importance J. R. L. Allen and K. Pye\u003cbr\u003e 2. Recent sea-level changes M. J. Tooley\u003cbr\u003e 3. Saltmarsh geomorphology J. S. Pethick\u003cbr\u003e 4. Saltmarsh plant ecology: zonation and succession revisited A. J. Gray\u003cbr\u003e 5. The conservation of British saltmarshes J. P. Doody\u003cbr\u003e 6. Engineering significance of British saltmarshes A. H. Brampton\u003cbr\u003e 7. Tidally influenced marshes in the Severn Estuary, southwest Britain J. R. L. Allen\u003cbr\u003e 8. Saltmarshes on the barrier coastline of north Norfolk eastern England K. Pye\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geological surface processes [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geological surface processes\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geological%20surface%20processes%20%5Bgeomorphology%5D%20%5BRBGD%5D%22\"\u003egeomorphology RBGD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005232795928,"sku":"9780521116992","price":42.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521116992i_3a45840f-c900-4dee-9a74-1979924618e9.jpg?v=1691371544","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/saltmarshes-morphodynamics-conservation-and-engineering-significance-paperback-9780521116992","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}