Wetland Ecosystems

by Mitsch, William J.; Gosselink, James G.; Zhang, Li; Anderson, Christopher J.

• ISBN13: 9780470286302
• ISBN10: 047028630X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-13
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Responding to the growing importance of, and interest in, wetland ecosystems, here is a complete introduction to wetland ecosystem types and modeling. Drawn from Bill Mitsch's encyclopedic Wetlands, this text provides a basic introduction to ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, and systems ecology and modeling. Revising original chapters and adding new content to include the latest research finding and regulatory requirements, the book presents in-depth coverage of the seven dominant wetland ecosystem types found worldwide. With foundational information on every aspect of wetland ecosystems, this is an ideal supplemental text for advanced courses as well as introductory ecology courses.

Author Biography

WILLIAM J. MITSCH, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Environment and Natural Resources and Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University. Dr. Mitsch has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize and the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award.

JAMES G. GOSSELINK, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at the School of the Coast and Environment at Louisiana State University. He has been awarded the Society of Wetland Scientists Lifetime Achievement Award.

CHRISTOPHER J. ANDERSON, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University.

LI ZHANG, PhD, is Assistant Director of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Ecosystems

Wetland Ecosystems

Importance of Wetland Ecosystems

Coastal Wetlands

Tidal Salt Marshes

Tidal Freshwater Wetlands

Mangrove Wetlands

Freshwater Swamps and Marshes

Freshwater Swamps

Freshwater Marshes

Peatlands

Geographic Extent

Hydrology and Peatland Development

Biogeochemistry

Vegetation

Consumers

Ecosystem Function

Ecosystem Approaches to Wetland Science

Mesocosms

Whole-Ecosystem Experimental Wetlands

Freshwater Marshes

Mathematical Models

Conclusions

Odum Language Symbols

References

General Index

Organism Index

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