Managing Wetlands on Golf Courses

by Libby, Gary; Harker, Donald F.; Harker, Kay; Mackay, Jean

• ISBN13: 9780471472735
• ISBN10: 0471472735
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-09-09
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

The management of wetlands is often an area of uncertainty. This book instructs golf course superintendents on how to successfully manage different types of wetlands and also offers information on the fundamentals of conservation and restoration. Covers general information about wetlands as well as the fundamental practices in restoration and conservation Discusses seven types of wetlands with regard to management Case studies provide a look at golf courses that currently manage wetlands successfully Includes over fifty photographs providing a rich visual resource Appendices provide contact and regulatory information about wetland management, creation and restoration

Author Biography

GARY LIBBY is an ecologist with EcoTech, Inc., of Frankfort, Kentucky.<BR> DONALD F. HARKER is cofounder and President of Communities by Choice, in Bend, Oregon, an organization dedicated to advancing sustainable community development.<BR> KAY HARKER is manager of The Planning and Program Coordination branch of the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection.<BR> JEAN MACKAY is director of educational programs at Audubon International, an environmental organization in Selkirk, New York.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction to Wetlands	p. 1
What Are Wetlands?	p. 2
Why Are Wetlands Important?	p. 4
Types of Wetlands	p. 7
Estuaries	p. 7
Rivers, Streams, and Creeks	p. 7
Lakes and Ponds	p. 9
Marshes and Wet Meadows	p. 9
Forested Wetlands	p. 9
Shrub Wetlands	p. 10
Bogs	p. 11
Conservation of Wetlands	p. 13
Identifying and Protecting Natural Wetlands	p. 14
Wetland Protection	p. 15
Incorporating Wetlands Into Managed Areas	p. 20
Natural Landscaping	p. 27
Importance of Vegetation Zones	p. 29
Transition to the Terrestrial Environment	p. 31
Restoring and Creating Wetlands	p. 35
What is Wetland Restoration?	p. 36
Hydrology	p. 41
Soils	p. 42
Vegetation	p. 42
Additional Suggestions	p. 43
Site Preparation	p. 43
Choosing and Obtaining Appropriate Wetland Plants	p. 44
Design Considerations	p. 47
Ecological Succession	p. 47
Controlling Exotic Species	p. 53
Wildlife Considerations	p. 59
Structure, Biology, Restoration, and Management of Wetlands by Type	p. 61
Estuaries	p. 62
Physical Characteristics of Estuaries	p. 62
Plants and Animals of Estuaries	p. 65
Restoration and Management of Estuaries	p. 67
Key Species by Region	p. 69
Rivers, Streams, and Creeks	p. 71
Physical Characteristics of Rivers, Streams, and Creeks	p. 71
Plants and Animals of Rivers, Streams, and Creeks	p. 77
Restoration and Management of Rivers, Streams, and Creeks	p. 79
Key Species by Region	p. 80
Lakes and Ponds	p. 88
Physical Characteristics of Lakes and Ponds	p. 88
Plants and Animals of Lakes and Ponds	p. 97
Restoration and Management of Lakes and Ponds	p. 104
Key Species by Region	p. 105
Marshes and Wet Meadows	p. 113
Physical Characteristics of Marshes and Wet Meadows	p. 113
Plants and Animals of Marshes and Wet Meadows	p. 113
Restoration and Management of Marshes and Wet Meadows	p. 118
Key Species by Region	p. 120
Forested Wetlands	p. 126
Physical Characteristics of Forested Wetlands	p. 126
Plants and Animals of Forested Wetlands	p. 128
Restoration and Management of Forested Wetlands	p. 129
Key Species by Region	p. 129
Shrub Wetlands	p. 134
Physical Characteristics of Shrub Wetlands	p. 134
Plants and Animals of Shrub Wetlands	p. 135
Restoration and Management of Shrub Wetlands	p. 135
Key Species by Region	p. 135
Bogs	p. 138
Physical Characteristics of Bogs	p. 138
Plants and Animals of Bogs	p. 139
Restoration and Management of Bogs	p. 140
Key Species by Region	p. 140
Golf Courses and Wetlands	p. 145
Past and Present Roles of Wetlands on Golf Courses	p. 145
Opportunities for Integrating Wetlands on Golf Courses	p. 146
Wetlands on Existing Golf Courses	p. 147
New Golf Course Developments	p. 149
Golfer and Community Education	p. 151
Environmental Management Planning	p. 151
Self-Assessment Checklist for Managing Wetlands on Golf Courses	p. 153
Common and Scientific Names of Organisms	p. 159
Wetland Resources	p. 169
Wetland Regulatory Issues	p. 175
Glossary	p. 183
Bibliography and References	p. 187
About the Authors	p. 193
Index	p. 195
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