European Wet Grasslands

Biodiversity, Management and Restoration

P Max Wade editor Chris B Joyce editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:23rd Apr '98

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European Wet Grasslands cover

There is growing concern over the conservation and management of European wet grasslands. The maintenance of the European wet grassland landscape, including floodplain meadows and coastal grazing marshes or pastures, through traditional low-intensity farming has conserved a habit supporting internationally important plant and animal communities, including many rare species. However,land use changes such as flood defence, land drainage, agricultural intensification and neglect have caused a considerable reduction in the extent and biodiversity of European wet grasslands. The international importance of the habitat for biodiversity conservation has recently been recognised with its inclusion in the European Union Habitats and Species Directive and the Convention on Biological Diversity fostered by the United Nations. This volume thoroughly examines European perspectives of wet grassland ecology in order to encourage an integrated approach to contemporary issues. Important topics covered include the status of wet grasslands in Europe, their biodiversity (plants, invertebrates and birds), hydrology and management (especially for conservation objectives), and the restoration of this threatened habitat. It combines prescriptive, analytical and reviewing contributions, including case studies from across Europe. As such, this book will appeal equally to academic institutions and professional practitioners.

"... well written and edited and is an interesting and useful publication." (Wildfowl Wetlands, November 2000)

"... a valuable contribution to the understanding of wet grassland ecology and to knowledge necessary for the conservation of this important semi-natural habitat." (Flora, No. 195, 2000)

ISBN: 9780471976196

Dimensions: 252mm x 173mm x 25mm

Weight: 794g

358 pages