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Bibliographic Details

Title: Guide to Wetlands
Publisher: Firefly Books
Publication Date: 2005
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1554071119
ISBN 13: 9781554071111
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

A comprehensive and fascinating guide to the wetlands of the world that covers important wetland wildlife in detail, with a special focus on birds.

The ecology of marshes, estuaries, floodplains, lagoons, swamps and bogs supports an exceptionally rich diversity of species. Many wetlands around the world are now open to the public as nature reserves that generate millions of visitors including birdwatchers and amateur ecologists.

Guide to Wetlands covers the many aspects of the study of wetlands in a single, portable volume. Using spectacular color photographs and clear explanatory illustrations alongside the author's concise text, it discusses:

What are wetlands
Wetland diversity
How wetlands work
The need for wetlands
Adapting to life in wetlands
Plant adaptation
Animal adaptation
People and wetlands
Loss of wetlands
Rural development and agriculture
Wetland conservation
Wetland wildlife.

The book includes a wetland atlas with maps identifying wetland environments around the world and describing topography and important features. Birdwatchers will find this book of particular interest.

Guide to Wetlands is an essential reference on a crucial aspect of the global environment that will appeal to naturalists, birdwatchers, ecologists and travelers.

About the Author

Dr. Patrick Dugan was the Director of the World Conservation Union's Wetland Program and is now Deputy Director-General of the World Fish Center for Africa and West Asia.

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