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Cities and wetlands : the return of the repressed in nature and culture / / Rod Giblett
Cities and wetlands : the return of the repressed in nature and culture / / Rod Giblett
Autore Giblett Rodney James
Pubbl/distr/stampa New York : , : Bloomsbury Academic, , 2016
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (289 p.)
Disciplina 333.918
577.68091732
Collana Environmental cultures series
Soggetto topico Wetlands
Geography and literature
ISBN 9781474269858
1474269850
9781474269841
1474269842
9781474269834
1474269834
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto pt. 1. Beginnings -- part 2. European cities and wetlands -- part 3. North American cities and wetlands -- part 4. More beginnings.
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Giblett Rodney James  
New York : , : Bloomsbury Academic, , 2016
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Tropical Peatland Eco-management / / edited by Mitsuru Osaki, Nobuyuki Tsuji, Nazir Foead, Jack Rieley
Tropical Peatland Eco-management / / edited by Mitsuru Osaki, Nobuyuki Tsuji, Nazir Foead, Jack Rieley
Edizione [1st ed. 2021.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (802 pages)
Disciplina 333.918
Collana Earth and Environmental Science Series
Soggetto topico Environmental management
Ecology
Biotic communities
Water
Hydrology
Environmental Management
Environmental Sciences
Ecosystems
ISBN 981-334-654-X
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Part 1. Principle consept on "Eco-management"of tropical peatland -- Chapter 1. Basic Information about Tropical Peatland Ecosystem -- Chapter 2. Principles of Eco-management in a Large-scale Ecosystem of Tropical Peatland -- Part 2. Innovative Eco-management of Tropical Peatland: Water and Carbon Management -- Chapter 3. Large-Scale Practice on Tropical Peatland Eco-management -- Chapter 4. The Eco-management practice of tropical peatlands forestry -- Chapter 5. Evaluation of Eco-management of Tropical Peatlands -- Chapter 6. Natural Capital Based Society in Tropics -- Part 3. Innovative Eco-management of tropical peatland:AeroHydoro culture -- Chapter 7. Principle of AeroHydro Culture -- Chapter 8. The Role of Mycorrhizal Fungi for Supporting AeroHydro Culture in Tropical Peatland -- Chapter 9. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Composts Material for AeroHydro Culture -- Chapter 10. Zeolite and Aggregate-Stabilizing Microbes for Reduction of Degradation and Carbon Emission of Tropical Peatland -- Chapter 11. Biochar for Improvement the Quality of Sub Optimal Land -- Chapter 12. Sago palm prctices as natural aerohydro cultre -- Part 4. Comprehensive management of tropical peatland -- Chapter 13. Management Practice and Restoration of Peat Swamp Forest in Katingan Mentaya, Indonesia -- Chapter 14. Tropical peatland restoration in Indonesia by replanting with useful indigenous peat swamp species: paludiculture -- Chapter 15. Climate-responsible management of tropical peatlands: the need for integrated MRV for tropical peatland ecosystem -- Chapter 16. Circularity and Singularity of Tropical Peat Swamp Forest Ecosystem -- Chapter 17. Sago Palm in Peatland -- Chapter 18. Role of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in Tropical Peatland Management -- Part 5. Hydrogical management of tropical peatland -- Chapter 19. Principles of Hydrological Management of Tropical Peatland -- Chapter 20. Hydrological Management Practices -- Chapter 21. Peatland Restoration in Central Kalimantan by Rewetting and Rehabilitation with Shorea balangeran -- Chapter 22. The effect of fire and rewetting on groundwater level in tropical peatland -- Part 6. Community-based managemen of tropical peatland -- Chapter 23. Land Tenure of Peatland: Source of Insecurity and Degradation, in Riau of Sumatra, Indonesia -- Chapter 24. Sustainable peatland management focusing on community based rehabilitation in Malaysia -- Chapter 25. Case Study on Community-Based Water Management in Tropical Peatland -- Part 7. Tropical peatland management in each country -- Chapter 26. National Strategies on Responsible Management of Tropical Peatland in Malaysia -- Chapter 27. Sustainable National Management of Peatland in Thailand -- Chapter 28. Show Windows and Lessons Learned from Peatland Restoration in Indonesia -- Chapter 29. Management of Peatland in the Mekong River Delta of Vietnam. .
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Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021
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Wetland Cultures : Ancient, Traditional, Contemporary / / by Rod Giblett
Wetland Cultures : Ancient, Traditional, Contemporary / / by Rod Giblett
Autore Giblett Rod
Edizione [1st ed. 2024.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (266 pages)
Disciplina 333.918
Collana Literatures, Cultures, and the Environment
Soggetto topico Ecocriticism
Literature
Human ecology
World Literature
Environmental Anthropology
ISBN 9783031573651
9783031573644
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto 1. Introduction to Wetland Cultures, Past and Present -- 2. Wetland Aboriginals in Queensland -- 3. Marsh Arabs in Iraq -- 4. Malarial Greeks and their Dispersion -- 5. Paludal Romans and their Dispersion -- 6. Fen Britons -- 7. Bog Irish -- 8. Marais Acadians in Canada -- 9. A Marsh Writer in Canada and the Future of Wetland Cultures.
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Giblett Rod  
Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024
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Wetlands
Wetlands
Pubbl/distr/stampa [McClean, Va.], : Society of Wetland Scientists
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource
Disciplina 333.918
Soggetto topico Wetland conservation
Wetlands
ISSN 1943-6246
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Periodico
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Record Nr. UNISA-996218426803316
[McClean, Va.], : Society of Wetland Scientists
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Wetlands
Wetlands
Pubbl/distr/stampa [McClean, Va.], : Society of Wetland Scientists
Disciplina 333.918
Soggetto topico Wetland conservation
Wetlands
Wetland ecology
Conservation of Natural Resources
Ecology
Zones humides
Écologie des zones humides
Zones humides - Conservation
Limnologia
Ecologia de les zones humides
Soggetto genere / forma Periodicals.
Revistes electròniques.
ISSN 1943-6246
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Periodico
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
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[McClean, Va.], : Society of Wetland Scientists
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Wetlands conservation : current challenges and future strategies / / edited by Sanjeev Sharma, Pardeep Singh
Wetlands conservation : current challenges and future strategies / / edited by Sanjeev Sharma, Pardeep Singh
Pubbl/distr/stampa Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley Blackwell, , [2022]
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (317 pages)
Disciplina 333.918
Soggetto topico Wetland conservation
Soggetto genere / forma Electronic books.
ISBN 1-119-69266-0
1-119-69262-8
1-119-69632-1
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1 Global Wetlands: Categorization, Distribution and Global Scenario -- 1.1 Wetlands Definition, Categorization and Classification Criteria -- 1.1.1 Wetlands- Categorization and Classification -- 1.1.2 Human- Made Wetlands -- 1.2 Importance of Wetland Ecosystem -- 1.3 Spatial Distribution and Potential of Global Wetlands -- 1.4 Status and Impacts on the Wetlands Ecosystem -- 1.4.1 Conservation Measures and Future Strategies -- 1.4.2 Conclusion and Recommendation -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 2 Ramsar Convention: History, Structure, Operations, and Relevance -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 The Ramsar Convention -- 2.3 The Convention Text -- 2.4 Wetland Definition and Classification -- 2.5 Mission of the Convention -- 2.6 Structural Framework of the Convention -- 2.7 Operational Framework of the Convention -- 2.7.1 Convention Membership -- 2.7.2 Ramsar Regions -- 2.7.3 National Ramsar Committees -- 2.7.4 The Montreux Record -- 2.7.5 Ramsar Strategic Plan -- 2.7.6 Three Pillars of Ramsar Convention -- 2.7.7 The Convention Budget -- 2.8 External Partnerships and Synergies -- 2.9 Education and Outreach -- 2.9.1 Communication, Education, Participation, and Awareness (CEPA) -- 2.9.2 World Wetlands Day -- 2.10 Legal Status -- 2.11 Effectiveness of the Convention -- References -- Chapter 3 Ecological Importance of Wetland Systems -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Importance of Wetlands in Flood Control -- 3.3 Role of Wetlands in Groundwater Replenishment -- 3.4 Role of Wetlands in Stabilization and Storm Protection of Shorelines -- 3.5 Role of Wetlands in Sediment and Nutrient Retention -- 3.6 Role of Wetlands in Water Purification -- 3.7 Biodiversity of Wetlands -- 3.8 Wetland Products -- 3.9 Sociocultural Values of Wetlands.
3.10 Wetlands in Relation to Recreation and Tourism -- 3.11 Wetland and Climate Change -- 3.12 Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 4 Ecological and Societal Importance of Wetlands: A Case Study of North Bihar (India) -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Geographical and District-Wise Distribution of Wetlands in North Bihar -- 4.2.1 Kabartal -- 4.2.2 Baraila Jheel -- 4.2.3 Kusheshwar Asthan -- 4.2.4 Jagatpur Wetland -- 4.2.5 Moti Jheel -- 4.2.6 Gogabeel Pakshi Vihar -- 4.3 Wetlands: Promoters of Sustainable Livelihood and Services -- 4.4 North Bihar Wetland Biodiversity: Status and Role -- 4.5 Urbanization, Pollution, and Climate Change Impacts -- 4.6 Legal Framework, Policies, and Challenges -- 4.7 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 5 Recognizing Economic Values of Wetland Ecosystem Services: A Study of Emerging Role of Monetary Evaluation of Chandubi Ecosystem and Biodiversity -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Methodology of Ecosystem Valuation -- 5.2.1 Market Prices - Revealed Willingness to Pay -- 5.2.2 Circumstantial Evidence - Imputed Willingness to Pay -- 5.2.2.1 Damage Cost Avoided, Replacement Cost, and Substitute Cost Methods -- 5.2.3 Surveys - Expressed Willingness to Pay -- 5.2.3.1 Contingent Valuation Method -- 5.2.3.2 Contingent Choice Method -- 5.3 Ecosystem Services of Wetland -- 5.4 Chandubi Wetland: Introduction, Impact, and Introspection -- 5.5 Scaling up Wetland Conservation, Wise Use, and Restoration for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals -- 5.6 Wetlands' Role in Achieving SDGs -- 5.7 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 6 Ecosystem Services of Lagoon Wetlands System in India -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Chilika Lagoon -- 6.3 Ecosystem Services Provided by Chilika Lagoon -- 6.3.1 Provisioning Services -- 6.3.2 Regulating Services -- 6.3.3 Cultural Services -- 6.3.4 Supporting Services.
6.4 Threats and Management of Chilika Lagoon -- 6.5 Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.6 Ecosystem Services Provided by Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.6.1 Provisioning Services -- 6.6.2 Aquatic Flora and Fauna of Pulicat -- 6.6.3 Regulatory Services Provided by Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.6.4 Historical and Cultural Importance of Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.6.5 Supporting Services Provided by Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.6.6 Threats and Management of Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.7 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 7 Sustainable Practices for Conservation of Wetland Ecosystem -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Role of Wetlands in the Ecosystem -- 7.3 Challenges to Conserve Wetlands -- 7.4 Wetland Management and Sustainable Development -- 7.5 Future Strategies for Wetland Conservation -- 7.6 Development of the Legal Framework -- 7.7 Technology Intervention with Baseline Data for Wetland Conservation -- 7.8 Development of National Action Plans -- 7.9 Promotion of Research for Conservation Setup -- 7.10 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Assessing the Benefits, Threats and Conservation of Reservoir-Based Wetlands in the Eastern Himalayan River Basin -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.1.1 RBWs' Significance and Ignorance -- 8.1.2 RBWs in India -- 8.1.3 The RBWs in the Eastern Himalayas -- 8.2 The RBWs in the Tista Basin -- 8.3 Benefits of Reservoirs as Wetland -- 8.3.1 Ecosystem Services Provided by the RBWs -- 8.4 Assessment of Ecosystem Services in the Tista Basin Provided by the RBWs -- 8.5 Adverse Impact of RBWs -- 8.5.1 Construction and Function of RBWs Across the World -- 8.5.2 Adverse Impact of RBWs in the Eastern Himalayas -- 8.6 Assessment of Impact on the Tista Basin -- 8.7 Potential Challenges and Threats to RBW -- 8.7.1 Anthropogenic Activities -- 8.7.2 Variations in Water Level -- 8.8 Climate Change -- 8.9 Management and Conservation of RBWs -- 8.10 Conclusion -- References.
Chapter 9 Spatiotemporal Evaluation of Causes and Consequences of Wetland Degradation -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Classification of Wetlands -- 9.3 Causes of and Consequence of Wetland Degradation -- 9.3.1 Natural Causes -- 9.3.1.2 Disintegration of Barrier Islands -- 9.3.1.3 Flooding and Salinization -- 9.3.1.4 Herbivory -- 9.3.1.5 Climate Change -- 9.3.1.6 Major Shifts in a River's Course -- 9.3.2 Anthropogenic Causes of Wetland Loss -- 9.3.2.1 Infrastructure Development -- 9.3.2.2 Land Conversion -- 9.3.2.3 Water Withdrawal -- 9.3.2.4 Eutrophication and Pollution -- 9.3.2.5 Overharvesting and Overexploitation -- 9.3.2.6 Introduction of Invasive Species -- 9.3.2.7 Others -- 9.4 Consequences of Wetland Loss -- 9.4.1 Loss of Biodiversity -- 9.4.2 Decrease in Water Level -- 9.4.3 Loss of Habitat -- 9.4.4 Climate Change -- 9.4.5 Emission of Greenhouse Gases -- 9.4.6 Erosion of River Delta -- References -- Chapter 10 The Status of Current Knowledge, Distribution, and Conservation Challenges of Wetland Ecosystems in Kashmir Himalaya, India -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Wetlands Over North-Western Kashmir Himalaya -- 10.2.1 Current Status -- 10.2.2 Wetland Classification -- 10.2.3 Wetland Distribution and Extent in Kashmir Himalaya -- 10.3 Wetland Functions and Values -- 10.3.1 Regulatory functions -- 10.3.2 Provisioning Functions -- 10.3.3 Cultural Functions -- 10.3.4 Supporting Functions -- 10.3.5 Economic Values -- 10.4 Drivers of Wetland Degradation -- 10.4.1 Land System Changes -- 10.4.2 Pollution -- 10.4.3 Floating Agriculture -- 10.4.4 Siltation -- 10.4.5 Roads and Railways -- 10.4.6 Plantations -- 10.4.7 Overexploitation -- 10.4.8 Weed Infestation -- 10.4.9 Hunting and Poaching -- 10.4.10 Land Reclamation -- 10.5 Wetland Conservation in Kashmir Himalaya -- 10.5.1 Legal Framework -- 10.5.2 Conservation Challenges -- 10.5.3 Conservation Strategies.
10.5.4 Knowledge Gaps -- 10.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 11 Heavy Metal Pollution in Coastal Environment and Its Remediation Using Mangroves: An Eco-sustainable Approach -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Pollution in Mangrove Habitats: A Global Concern -- 11.3 Heavy Metal Cycling in the Mangrove Ecosystem -- 11.4 Heavy Metal Transport, Uptake, and Release -- 11.5 Bioavailability and Concentration of Heavy Metals in the Sediments -- 11.6 Factors Affecting Heavy Metals in the Sediment -- 11.7 Heavy Metal Accumulation in Mangrove Plants -- 11.8 Heavy Metal Remediation Potential of Mangroves -- 11.9 Distribution of Heavy Metals in Different Plant Tissues of Mangrove Species -- 11.10 Application of Phytoremediation to Coastal Pollution Remediation -- 11.10.1 Phytoremediation Using Constructed Wetlands (CWs) Technology -- 11.10.2 Phytoremediation Using Constructed Floating Bed -- 11.11 Eco-remediation Technologies as Sustainable Natural Treatment Systems for Waste Water Treatment -- 11.12 Conclusion and Future Prospects -- References -- Chapter 12 Mangrove Forests: Distribution, Species Diversity, Roles, Threats and Conservation Strategies -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Mangrove Species Diversity -- 12.3 Geographical Distribution of Mangroves Across the Globe and India -- 12.4 Important Roles of Mangroves -- 12.4.1 Mangrove Forests are the Richest and Most Biodiverse Ecosystems on Earth -- 12.4.2 Aquaculture: Shrimp and Fish Cultivation -- 12.4.3 Protection from Natural Disasters: Mangroves Act as Natural Bioshields Against Natural Disasters -- 12.4.4 Medicinal Value of Mangroves -- 12.5 Threats to Mangroves -- 12.5.1 Human Settlements and Other Developmental Activities -- 12.5.2 Excessive Extraction of Wood -- 12.5.3 Conversion of Mangrove Forests for Farming and Related Activities.
12.5.4 Conversion of Mangrove Forests for Aquaculture.
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Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley Blackwell, , [2022]
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Wetlands conservation : current challenges and future strategies / / edited by Sanjeev Sharma, Pardeep Singh
Wetlands conservation : current challenges and future strategies / / edited by Sanjeev Sharma, Pardeep Singh
Pubbl/distr/stampa Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley Blackwell, , [2022]
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (317 pages)
Disciplina 333.918
Soggetto topico Wetland conservation
ISBN 1-119-69266-0
1-119-69262-8
1-119-69632-1
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1 Global Wetlands: Categorization, Distribution and Global Scenario -- 1.1 Wetlands Definition, Categorization and Classification Criteria -- 1.1.1 Wetlands- Categorization and Classification -- 1.1.2 Human- Made Wetlands -- 1.2 Importance of Wetland Ecosystem -- 1.3 Spatial Distribution and Potential of Global Wetlands -- 1.4 Status and Impacts on the Wetlands Ecosystem -- 1.4.1 Conservation Measures and Future Strategies -- 1.4.2 Conclusion and Recommendation -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 2 Ramsar Convention: History, Structure, Operations, and Relevance -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 The Ramsar Convention -- 2.3 The Convention Text -- 2.4 Wetland Definition and Classification -- 2.5 Mission of the Convention -- 2.6 Structural Framework of the Convention -- 2.7 Operational Framework of the Convention -- 2.7.1 Convention Membership -- 2.7.2 Ramsar Regions -- 2.7.3 National Ramsar Committees -- 2.7.4 The Montreux Record -- 2.7.5 Ramsar Strategic Plan -- 2.7.6 Three Pillars of Ramsar Convention -- 2.7.7 The Convention Budget -- 2.8 External Partnerships and Synergies -- 2.9 Education and Outreach -- 2.9.1 Communication, Education, Participation, and Awareness (CEPA) -- 2.9.2 World Wetlands Day -- 2.10 Legal Status -- 2.11 Effectiveness of the Convention -- References -- Chapter 3 Ecological Importance of Wetland Systems -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Importance of Wetlands in Flood Control -- 3.3 Role of Wetlands in Groundwater Replenishment -- 3.4 Role of Wetlands in Stabilization and Storm Protection of Shorelines -- 3.5 Role of Wetlands in Sediment and Nutrient Retention -- 3.6 Role of Wetlands in Water Purification -- 3.7 Biodiversity of Wetlands -- 3.8 Wetland Products -- 3.9 Sociocultural Values of Wetlands.
3.10 Wetlands in Relation to Recreation and Tourism -- 3.11 Wetland and Climate Change -- 3.12 Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 4 Ecological and Societal Importance of Wetlands: A Case Study of North Bihar (India) -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Geographical and District-Wise Distribution of Wetlands in North Bihar -- 4.2.1 Kabartal -- 4.2.2 Baraila Jheel -- 4.2.3 Kusheshwar Asthan -- 4.2.4 Jagatpur Wetland -- 4.2.5 Moti Jheel -- 4.2.6 Gogabeel Pakshi Vihar -- 4.3 Wetlands: Promoters of Sustainable Livelihood and Services -- 4.4 North Bihar Wetland Biodiversity: Status and Role -- 4.5 Urbanization, Pollution, and Climate Change Impacts -- 4.6 Legal Framework, Policies, and Challenges -- 4.7 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 5 Recognizing Economic Values of Wetland Ecosystem Services: A Study of Emerging Role of Monetary Evaluation of Chandubi Ecosystem and Biodiversity -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Methodology of Ecosystem Valuation -- 5.2.1 Market Prices - Revealed Willingness to Pay -- 5.2.2 Circumstantial Evidence - Imputed Willingness to Pay -- 5.2.2.1 Damage Cost Avoided, Replacement Cost, and Substitute Cost Methods -- 5.2.3 Surveys - Expressed Willingness to Pay -- 5.2.3.1 Contingent Valuation Method -- 5.2.3.2 Contingent Choice Method -- 5.3 Ecosystem Services of Wetland -- 5.4 Chandubi Wetland: Introduction, Impact, and Introspection -- 5.5 Scaling up Wetland Conservation, Wise Use, and Restoration for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals -- 5.6 Wetlands' Role in Achieving SDGs -- 5.7 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 6 Ecosystem Services of Lagoon Wetlands System in India -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Chilika Lagoon -- 6.3 Ecosystem Services Provided by Chilika Lagoon -- 6.3.1 Provisioning Services -- 6.3.2 Regulating Services -- 6.3.3 Cultural Services -- 6.3.4 Supporting Services.
6.4 Threats and Management of Chilika Lagoon -- 6.5 Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.6 Ecosystem Services Provided by Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.6.1 Provisioning Services -- 6.6.2 Aquatic Flora and Fauna of Pulicat -- 6.6.3 Regulatory Services Provided by Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.6.4 Historical and Cultural Importance of Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.6.5 Supporting Services Provided by Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.6.6 Threats and Management of Pulicat Lagoon -- 6.7 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 7 Sustainable Practices for Conservation of Wetland Ecosystem -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Role of Wetlands in the Ecosystem -- 7.3 Challenges to Conserve Wetlands -- 7.4 Wetland Management and Sustainable Development -- 7.5 Future Strategies for Wetland Conservation -- 7.6 Development of the Legal Framework -- 7.7 Technology Intervention with Baseline Data for Wetland Conservation -- 7.8 Development of National Action Plans -- 7.9 Promotion of Research for Conservation Setup -- 7.10 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Assessing the Benefits, Threats and Conservation of Reservoir-Based Wetlands in the Eastern Himalayan River Basin -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.1.1 RBWs' Significance and Ignorance -- 8.1.2 RBWs in India -- 8.1.3 The RBWs in the Eastern Himalayas -- 8.2 The RBWs in the Tista Basin -- 8.3 Benefits of Reservoirs as Wetland -- 8.3.1 Ecosystem Services Provided by the RBWs -- 8.4 Assessment of Ecosystem Services in the Tista Basin Provided by the RBWs -- 8.5 Adverse Impact of RBWs -- 8.5.1 Construction and Function of RBWs Across the World -- 8.5.2 Adverse Impact of RBWs in the Eastern Himalayas -- 8.6 Assessment of Impact on the Tista Basin -- 8.7 Potential Challenges and Threats to RBW -- 8.7.1 Anthropogenic Activities -- 8.7.2 Variations in Water Level -- 8.8 Climate Change -- 8.9 Management and Conservation of RBWs -- 8.10 Conclusion -- References.
Chapter 9 Spatiotemporal Evaluation of Causes and Consequences of Wetland Degradation -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Classification of Wetlands -- 9.3 Causes of and Consequence of Wetland Degradation -- 9.3.1 Natural Causes -- 9.3.1.2 Disintegration of Barrier Islands -- 9.3.1.3 Flooding and Salinization -- 9.3.1.4 Herbivory -- 9.3.1.5 Climate Change -- 9.3.1.6 Major Shifts in a River's Course -- 9.3.2 Anthropogenic Causes of Wetland Loss -- 9.3.2.1 Infrastructure Development -- 9.3.2.2 Land Conversion -- 9.3.2.3 Water Withdrawal -- 9.3.2.4 Eutrophication and Pollution -- 9.3.2.5 Overharvesting and Overexploitation -- 9.3.2.6 Introduction of Invasive Species -- 9.3.2.7 Others -- 9.4 Consequences of Wetland Loss -- 9.4.1 Loss of Biodiversity -- 9.4.2 Decrease in Water Level -- 9.4.3 Loss of Habitat -- 9.4.4 Climate Change -- 9.4.5 Emission of Greenhouse Gases -- 9.4.6 Erosion of River Delta -- References -- Chapter 10 The Status of Current Knowledge, Distribution, and Conservation Challenges of Wetland Ecosystems in Kashmir Himalaya, India -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Wetlands Over North-Western Kashmir Himalaya -- 10.2.1 Current Status -- 10.2.2 Wetland Classification -- 10.2.3 Wetland Distribution and Extent in Kashmir Himalaya -- 10.3 Wetland Functions and Values -- 10.3.1 Regulatory functions -- 10.3.2 Provisioning Functions -- 10.3.3 Cultural Functions -- 10.3.4 Supporting Functions -- 10.3.5 Economic Values -- 10.4 Drivers of Wetland Degradation -- 10.4.1 Land System Changes -- 10.4.2 Pollution -- 10.4.3 Floating Agriculture -- 10.4.4 Siltation -- 10.4.5 Roads and Railways -- 10.4.6 Plantations -- 10.4.7 Overexploitation -- 10.4.8 Weed Infestation -- 10.4.9 Hunting and Poaching -- 10.4.10 Land Reclamation -- 10.5 Wetland Conservation in Kashmir Himalaya -- 10.5.1 Legal Framework -- 10.5.2 Conservation Challenges -- 10.5.3 Conservation Strategies.
10.5.4 Knowledge Gaps -- 10.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 11 Heavy Metal Pollution in Coastal Environment and Its Remediation Using Mangroves: An Eco-sustainable Approach -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Pollution in Mangrove Habitats: A Global Concern -- 11.3 Heavy Metal Cycling in the Mangrove Ecosystem -- 11.4 Heavy Metal Transport, Uptake, and Release -- 11.5 Bioavailability and Concentration of Heavy Metals in the Sediments -- 11.6 Factors Affecting Heavy Metals in the Sediment -- 11.7 Heavy Metal Accumulation in Mangrove Plants -- 11.8 Heavy Metal Remediation Potential of Mangroves -- 11.9 Distribution of Heavy Metals in Different Plant Tissues of Mangrove Species -- 11.10 Application of Phytoremediation to Coastal Pollution Remediation -- 11.10.1 Phytoremediation Using Constructed Wetlands (CWs) Technology -- 11.10.2 Phytoremediation Using Constructed Floating Bed -- 11.11 Eco-remediation Technologies as Sustainable Natural Treatment Systems for Waste Water Treatment -- 11.12 Conclusion and Future Prospects -- References -- Chapter 12 Mangrove Forests: Distribution, Species Diversity, Roles, Threats and Conservation Strategies -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Mangrove Species Diversity -- 12.3 Geographical Distribution of Mangroves Across the Globe and India -- 12.4 Important Roles of Mangroves -- 12.4.1 Mangrove Forests are the Richest and Most Biodiverse Ecosystems on Earth -- 12.4.2 Aquaculture: Shrimp and Fish Cultivation -- 12.4.3 Protection from Natural Disasters: Mangroves Act as Natural Bioshields Against Natural Disasters -- 12.4.4 Medicinal Value of Mangroves -- 12.5 Threats to Mangroves -- 12.5.1 Human Settlements and Other Developmental Activities -- 12.5.2 Excessive Extraction of Wood -- 12.5.3 Conversion of Mangrove Forests for Farming and Related Activities.
12.5.4 Conversion of Mangrove Forests for Aquaculture.
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Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical Asia and Africa : Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation
Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical Asia and Africa : Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation
Autore Pullaiah Thammineni
Edizione [1st ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2025
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (483 pages)
Disciplina 333.918
ISBN 9781394235278
1394235275
9781394235254
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9781394235261
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Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the Editor -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Recommendations for Sustainable Management of Wetlands in Indian Tropics -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Methodology -- 1.3 Status of Wetlands in India -- 1.4 Inland and Coastal Wetlands -- 1.5 Natural and Man-Made Wetlands -- 1.6 Overall Findings -- 1.7 Challenges Faced by Natural Wetland Ecosystem in India -- 1.7.1 Climate Change Related -- 1.7.2 Anthropogenic -- 1.7.2.1 Urbanization and Land Use Changes -- 1.7.2.2 Agricultural, Municipal, and Industrial Pollution -- 1.8 Recommendations for Managing Wetlands Sustainably -- 1.8.1 Improve Governance -- 1.8.2 Enable Finance -- 1.8.3 Strengthen Data and Information -- 1.8.4 Drive Cooperation, Knowledge Sharing, and Stakeholder Engagement -- 1.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Wetlands of Bangladesh: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Types of Wetlands in Bangladesh -- 2.2.1 Riverine Wetlands -- 2.2.2 Floodplain Wetlands -- 2.2.3 Coastal Wetlands -- 2.2.4 Marshes and Swamps, Oxbow Lakes, and Beels -- 2.3 Biodiversity -- 2.3.1 Riverine Wetland Biodiversity -- 2.3.2 Floodplain Wetland Biodiversity -- 2.3.3 Coastal Wetland Biodiversity -- 2.3.4 Marshes and Swamps Biodiversity -- 2.3.5 Oxbow Lakes and Beels Biodiversity -- 2.4 Red Listed Species By IUCN -- 2.5 Livelihoods of People Living in Wetland Areas -- 2.6 Conservation -- 2.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Wetlands of Myanmar: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Wetlands in Myanmar -- 3.2.1 Inland Wetlands -- 3.2.2 Marine/Coastal Wetlands -- 3.2.3 Human-Made Wetlands -- 3.3 Important Wetland Sites in Myanmar -- 3.3.1 Ayeyarwaddy River - Bagan Section -- 3.3.2 Ayeyarwaddy River - Bhamo Section.
3.3.3 Ayeyarwaddy River - Myitkyina-Sinbo Section -- 3.3.4 Ayeyarwaddy River - Singu Section -- 3.3.5 Gulf of Mottama -- 3.3.6 Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary -- 3.3.7 Inle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary -- 3.3.8 Kyon Ka Pyin-Tap Seik Community Conservation Area, Ayeyarwaddy Delta -- 3.3.9 Lampi Marine National Park -- 3.3.10 Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary -- 3.3.11 Nanthar Island Marine National Park -- 3.3.12 Paleik Lake -- 3.3.13 Pyu Lake -- 3.4 Wetland Management Policy and Practices in Myanmar -- 3.4.1 Evolution of Policy: From the Past to the Present -- 3.4.2 Wetland Management for Biodiversity -- 3.4.3 Wetland Management for Livelihoods -- 3.4.4 Wetland Management for Conservation -- 3.5 Challenges in Wetland Management in Myanmar -- 3.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Wetlands of Plains of Pakistan -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Wetlands in Plains of Pakistan -- 4.3 The Haleji Wetland -- 4.4 The Keenjhar Lakes -- 4.5 Chashma Barrage Wildlife Sanctuary -- 4.6 Taunsa Barrage Wildlife Sanctuary -- 4.7 Astola Island -- 4.8 Jiwani Wetland -- 4.9 Miani Hor -- 4.10 Uchhali Complex -- 4.11 Indus River Basin Wetlands -- 4.12 Mekran Coastal Wetlands -- References -- Chapter 5 Wetlands of Sri Lanka: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Biodiversity -- 5.2.1 Salt Marsh -- 5.2.1.1 Salt Marshes in Mannar District -- 5.2.2 Mangrove Forests -- 5.2.2.1 Livelihoods -- 5.2.2.2 Conservation -- 5.2.3 Basin Mangrove Forest -- 5.2.4 Brackish Water Marsh -- 5.2.5 Fern Marsh -- 5.2.6 Permanently Flooded Inland Marsh -- 5.2.6.1 Colombo Wetlands -- 5.2.7 Seasonally Flooded Inland Marsh -- 5.2.8 Thermal Marsh -- 5.2.9 Spring Forest -- 5.2.10 Villu Grassland -- 5.2.11 Gilgai Wetland -- 5.2.12 Dry Riverine Evergreen Forest -- 5.2.13 Dry Canal-Associated Evergreen Forest -- 5.2.14 Saline Sparse and Open Scrub.
5.2.15 Montane Wet Patana Grassland -- 5.2.15.1 Dwarf Bamboo Assemblage -- 5.2.15.2 Marsh-Peat Assemblage -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 6 Wetlands of Israel -- 6.1 Introduction to the Climate, Topography, Geomorphology, and Hydrology of Israel -- 6.1.1 The Western Drainage Characteristics -- 6.1.2 The Eastern Drainage Characteristics -- 6.2 Lotic Habitats -- 6.2.1 Lowland Perennial streams -- 6.2.1.1 Abiotic Characteristics -- 6.2.1.2 Biotic Characteristics -- 6.2.1.3 Conservation/Rehabilitation Measures -- 6.2.2 Perennial Mountainous Streams -- 6.2.2.1 Abiotic Characteristics -- 6.2.2.2 Biotic Characteristics -- 6.3 The Jordan River -- 6.3.1 The Upper Jordan -- 6.3.1.1 Abiotic Characteristics -- 6.3.2 Montane River -- 6.3.3 Delta -- 6.3.3.1 Biotic Characteristics -- 6.3.3.2 Conservation/Rehabilitation Measures -- 6.4 Lentic Habitats -- 6.4.1 Biotic Characteristics -- 6.4.2 Abiotic Characteristics -- 6.4.3 Biotic Characteristics -- 6.5 Dalia Marsh -- 6.5.1 Abiotic Characteristics -- 6.5.2 Biotic Characteristics -- 6.6 Measures of Rehabilitation and Restoration -- 6.7 Vernal Pools -- 6.7.1 Abiotic Characteristics -- 6.7.2 Biotic Characteristics -- References -- Chapter 7 Wetlands of Angola: Locations, Biodiversity, and Conservation -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Methodology -- 7.3 Results -- 7.3.1 Physical Properties and Hydrology -- 7.3.2 Extent of Wetlands -- 7.3.3 Examples of Wetland Systems -- 7.4 Discussion -- 7.4.1 Wetlands in Angola: Environmental Controls -- 7.4.2 Wetland Biodiversity -- 7.4.3 Wetland Systems and Livelihoods -- 7.4.4 Threats to Wetland Systems -- 7.4.5 Wetlands of International Importance -- 7.4.6 Wetland Conservation -- 7.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 8 Wetlands of Benin (West Africa): Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Methods -- 8.2.1 Study Area -- 8.2.2 Data Collection.
8.2.2.1 Document Reviews -- 8.2.2.2 Primary Data -- 8.2.2.3 Secondary Data -- 8.2.3 Data Analysis -- 8.3 Results -- 8.3.1 Wetlands Ecosystems in Benin: Typology, Mapping, and Geographical Distribution -- 8.3.2 Conservation Status of the Wetlands in Benin -- 8.3.3 Biological Diversity of the Wetlands in Benin -- 8.3.3.1 Plant Diversity -- 8.3.3.2 Animal Diversity -- 8.3.4 Importance of Wetlands in Benin -- 8.3.5 Threats to Wetlands in Benin -- 8.4 Discussion -- 8.4.1 Spatial Distribution, Conservation, and Importance of Wetlands in Benin -- 8.4.2 Biodiversity, Uses, and Threats to Wetlands in Benin -- 8.4.3 Dynamics of Wetlands in Benin: Current Situation and Prospects -- References -- Chapter 9 Wetlands of Burkina Faso: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation: -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Burkina Faso and Its Wetlands -- 9.2.1 Wetlands in Burkina Faso -- 9.3 Biodiversity in Wetlands of Burkina Faso -- 9.3.1 Fish and Amphibians -- 9.3.2 Birds and Mammals -- 9.3.3 Reptiles -- 9.3.4 Macro-Invertebrates -- 9.4 Wetland Goods and Services -- 9.5 Wetland Conservation Measures -- 9.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 Wetlands of Cameroon: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Potentials of Wetlands Biodiversity -- 10.2.1 Delimitation, Typology, and Distribution of Wetland Habitats in Cameroon -- 10.2.2 Estimation of the Size of Wetlands Habitats in Cameroon -- 10.3 Wetland Species -- 10.4 Importance and Values of Wetlands for Livelihoods and Development in Cameroon -- 10.5 Threats to Wetlands Degradation and Loss in Cameroon -- 10.6 Overview of Evolving Strategies for Mainstreaming Wetlands Conservation and Wise Use into Livelihoods Development and Poverty Reduction Efforts in Cameroon -- 10.6.1 Impact of International and Regional Conventions on Wetlands Conservation.
10.6.2 Status of Mainstreaming Within Sectoral Policies, Plans, Programs, and Projects -- 10.6.3 Integrated River/Lake Basin and Transboundary Approaches -- 10.6.4 National, Transboundary Wetland-Protected Areas and Ramsar Sites -- 10.6.4.1 National Wetlands Conservation -- 10.6.4.2 Transboundary Wetlands Conservation -- 10.6.5 Wetland Inventories and Economic Valuation -- 10.6.6 Building Networks and Partnerships -- 10.6.7 Payment for Wetland Ecosystem Service Schemes and Carbon Markets -- 10.6.8 Toward National Wetland Policies, Legal and Institutional Framework Development -- 10.6.9 Wetland Conservation and Poverty Reduction Efforts -- 10.7 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 11 Wetlands of Ghana: Biodiversity, Community Livelihoods, and Conservation -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Types of Wetlands in Ghana -- 11.2.1 Coastal Wetlands -- 11.2.1.1 Keta Lagoon -- 11.2.1.2 Songor Lagoon -- 11.2.1.3 Sakumo Lagoon -- 11.2.1.4 Densu Delta -- 11.2.1.5 Muni Lagoon -- 11.2.2 Inland Wetlands -- 11.3 Biodiversity Richness of Ghanaian Wetlands -- 11.3.1 Waterbirds -- 11.3.2 Fish Diversity -- 11.3.3 Herpetofauna -- 11.3.4 Invertebrates -- 11.3.5 Wetland Vegetation -- 11.4 Wetland Resources and Community Livelihoods -- 11.5 Threats to Ghanaian Wetlands -- 11.6 Conservation Actions and Initiatives Taken by Ghana to Manage Its Wetlands -- 11.7 Conclusion -- References -- Appendix 11.1 Importance of the Ghanaian coastal Ramsar sites for waterbirds. -- Chapter 12 Biodiversity, Change, and Use of Moroccan Wetlands -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Wetlands Biodiversity -- 12.2.1 Plantae -- 12.2.2 Freshwater Animalia -- 12.2.3 Microalgae -- 12.3 Conservation Status -- 12.4 Wetland Services -- 12.5 Drivers of Changes -- 12.6 Planning and Management -- 12.7 Concluding Remarks -- References.
Chapter 13 Does Malawi Need a Wetland Policy to Achieve the Wise Use Principle of the Ramsar Convention?.
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