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9780849336751

Science and Conservation of Vernal Pools in Northeastern North America: Ecology and Conservation of Seasonal Wetlands in Northeastern North America

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  • ISBN13:

    9780849336751

  • ISBN10:

    0849336759

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2007-08-13
  • Publisher: CRC Press

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Summary

Synthesizing information from a broad array of sources, Science and Conservation of Vernal Pools in Northeastern North America guides you through the science, issues, and solutions surrounding conservation of vernal pools. Drawing on over fifteen years of research and outreach experience, the editors provide a thorough review of published and unpublished literature and case studies to build a science-based approach for conserving these uniquely threatened ecosystems.

Table of Contents

Forewordp. xi
Prefacep. xv
Acknowledgmentsp. xxi
About the Editorsp. xxiii
Contributorsp. xxv
Valuing and Conserving Vernal Pools as Small-Scale Ecosystemsp. 1
Physical Setting: Classification, Hydrology, and Identification
Classification of Vernal Pools: Geomorphic Setting and Distributionp. 11
Hydrology and Landscape Connectivity of Vernal Poolsp. 31
Remote and Field Identification of Vernal Poolsp. 55
Biological Setting: Principal Flora and Fauna
Flora of Northeastern Vernal Poolsp. 71
Diversity and Ecology of Vernal Pool Invertebratesp. 105
Ecology and Conservation of Pool-Breeding Amphibiansp. 127
Population and Genetic Linkages of Vernal Pool-Associated Amphibiansp. 149
The Importance of Vernal Pools to Reptiles, Birds, and Mammalsp. 169
Conserving Vernal Pools in Human-Modified Landscapes
Vernal Pool Conservation Policy: The Federal, State, and Local Contextp. 193
Chemical Contamination of Vernal Poolsp. 213
Conserving Vernal Pool Wildlife in Urbanizing Landscapesp. 233
Conserving Vernal Pool Amphibians in Managed Forestsp. 253
Spatial Tools for Conserving Pool-Breeding Amphibians: An Application of the Landscape Species Approachp. 281
Vernal Pools as Outdoor Laboratoires for Educators and Studentsp. 299
Conserving Vernal Pool Habitat through Community Based Conservationp. 319
Index
Indexp. 345
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